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SYRUPY MARATHON OF CLICHES
Hard to believe what a director can do with a perfectly decent novel. Nicholas Spark's book of the same name was rendered so shamelessly into a teen weepie that looks like a research effort on all the teen movies of the 90s; it probably has the about a hundred scenes swiped from them to show for itself.

Think Love Story, Carrie, the Grease series, etc etc, perhaps all of the names you can think of contributed heavily to this sachharine drivel about a guy and a girl who start out oh-so-at-odds with each other in high school (she's a nerdy choir girl and he a prankster dude, but of course tides turn) and then perfectly predictable events ensue.

To its minor credit, the film at least keeps away from typical teen movie gags and goes about its business with a predictable rhythm. It's probably a decent date movie, but not something you'd enjoy too much if you're over 20 (mentally).

Beautiful story of faith, love, friendship & trust.
If you've read the book then you may be disappointed that a few things change in the movie....such as the time period it's in. However, being a fan of both the book and movie I persuade you to watch the entire movie and you will not be dissappointed. While the movie was adapted for the screen to entice teens (including myself...I'm 18) to see it, I promise this is a movie for young and old. The message is just the same. And the 'storyline' remains fairly true to the book. Mandy Moore does a great job as "Jamie" and I like that she has a little more attitude/sarcasim in the movie...it gives her a more realistic quality not seen in the book. And Shane West really trancends from the "bad boy" to the "changed man" very well. He also brings more emotion to "Landon." In the book you know what he's thinking & feeling but you can't really see it....believe me...in the movie you can not only see his emotions but you feel them as well. The only OTHER movie I grinned so widely and cried so hard in was this years LIFE AS A HOUSE. If you see the movie and decided you don't like it because it's not the SAME EXACT THING as the book then I ask you to see at least one more time to see if you cannot love this movie for the priceless gem it is. I hope that since this movie is geared towards the teens that it will at least change their frame of mind on what love "should be" these days, and make them respect what love should REALLY BE LIKE. If this movie doesn't restore you belief in love, faith, tust, and friendship....then you must have a heart of ice. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the beginning is a little choppy and NOT at all like the book so it took me about 15 mins to actually 'get into' the movie. But since I saw it... I have now seen this movie 4 times and am going back to see it with a friend tonight. Oh yeah don't forget the tissues I SWEAR (women AND men) you'll need them.

One of the better love stories out there
I decided to rent this out just to see what it was like . was quite surprised on how good this movie was. This film takes place not in the present time but in the year 1996, look real closely at the "new" kid's jeep (the one who has to make the jump) in the begining of the movie you will see his jeep's registration expires on 10/96. The story is basically about two differnt typs of teenagers falling in love. On the plus side, this film had a good story. Also this film has strong performance from Shane West, Mandy Moore, Peter Coyote and Darrall Hanah. . The only bad part about the movie that it is depressing.

Now to the DVD. It is a Wide Screen at 2:35. it has two commentary tracks a music video and a trailor for this film. Sadly this DVD has no deleted scenes. In the commentary track the Director talked about how sad he was when he had to cut some scenes out. They should have put some in the special features.

I highly reccomend you watch this film, if you like love story. However avoid it if you are not in a good mood.

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