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A Great Alternative To Modern Teen Movies
Recent teen movies have pretty much showed teens as cold and uncaring. This movie does nothing of the sort. A very likable cast displays emotion and yet they remain very believable.

The movie is about an 18 year old boy the name of Landon Carter (Shane West) who is your typical high school "big man on campus" who gets himself into some trouble. He ends up getting involved with misfit Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore) when he's forced to participate in his high school's spring play. The story takes off from there and i don't want to give away any spoilers. Shane West's acting is terrific but the real star is Mandy Moore who definitely displays the fact that she has acting talent and is definitely a young person to watch for in the future. The movie's love themes are not mushy *surprisingly* and the corny moments are pretty forgivable and handled well by the cast. "A walk To Remember" is definitely a movie to remember and a must see. It's not just for teens either. Anyone can enjoy it. My own mother loved it.

True Blue
This was an enjoyable movie to watch. Nicholas Sparks' 2nd novel to be brought to the screen, "Message in a Bottle" being the first, is not innovative, but it is touching. What I enjoyed most was seeing Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore) be a girl who had strong religious beliefs and was true to them. She didn't sacrifice what she thought was right to be popular, didn't lapse into anger at God as a result of her illness, and yet experienced life to its fullest including falling in love and marriage. Her character is a stunning study in faith-based lifestyle.

I also enjoyed the transformation of Landon Carter (Shane West) from a troubled kid, adjusting from a divorce to a young man inspired by love to accomplish his best, becoming a medical doctor. Because of these two main characters, those who substitute negativity for depth will consider the movie shallow; and those who equate sleaze with style will consider the movie unfashionable. But in reality, it is the best of both because it's an inspiration that calls to the best in each of us.

That said, it's not a perfect film. West achieves a better handle on his role, adding more nuance and dimension than does Moore. However, she certainly makes Sullivan come to life. Peter Coyote gives another concrete performance as Reverend Sullivan. Daryl Hannah does a great job as mother Cynthia Carter. Living in North Carolina, I enjoyed Mandy Moore ordering sweet tea, but wondered about the outside cafe next to the water and how many mosquitoes they had to swat shooting the romantic scene. As a theatre instructor, I was also unhappy that Landon had to be sentenced to being in a play which made it seem like punishment! Adam Shankman did a great job of direction. You have to walk into a project like this knowing that you're going to get your hits from those who want to watch cop cars collide and more graphic romance. He delivered what was needed; this film fires successfully and touches the heart. The VHS version includes the Mandy Moore music video after the feature which has universes gliding by Shane West's head. Enjoy!

DEFINITALLY read the book first!
What can I say? This movie was absolutely horrible compared to the book. I have read many books and seen the movies based on them, and I am usually at least a little dissapointed with the movie, but there is no excuse for this one, it was horrible.

A Walk to Remember was written by Nicholas Sparks, whom I consider the best romance author there is. The book was terrific, it was the first book ever to make me cry. It is such a great story of young love. The book makes the characters seem as if they are deeper in love, where the movie sort of just rushes the relationship and doesn't really show how they fell in love. I like the book better because Landon doesn't care what his friends think about Jamie, he is strong and loves her because of who she is. He is also not a Bada** despite the fact that the movie decided to portray him this way. The movie was also set in current times where book took place a long time ago. The relationship between Landon and Jamie is developed far better in the book, than in the movie. I highly suggest that if you haven't seen this movie yet, to read the book first. It will be a much better experience for you. If you are not really a reader, the book is short and easy to read and I bet it will be hard for you to stop reading it once you start.

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