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Summary: Get a tissue ready
Review: Now I didn't see this movie when it came out in theaters cause my friends all said it would be stupid and sappy and it has Mandy Moore in it, but while walking around the video store I saw it and was just too tempted to rent it. OMGosh! I cried so hard. I think with this movie it can connect to people on different levels. For starters its a love story so thats always good but it also was about a girl who is strong in her faith because she chooses to be and doesn't question her faith even when [stuff] happens.
With me right now my mother has brain cancer so seeing parts of this movie was very hard but some things that Mandy's character says and does just totally and completely made me think about thats how I want to act and react with similar situations. I even caught myself somewhat quoting her to a friend the other day while we were talking about religion. I guess thats another way that people can connect to this movie. Not everyone has a good life and this movie showed us a positive way to handle it.
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Summary: I'll try not to remember this one.
Review: I have to admitt, occationally the sappy girl in me takes over and I get the urge to see a movie like this - which promises a sweet story designed to produce a few tears. "A Walk to Remember" didn't make me cry, which surprised me. "Here on Earth" which is essencially the same kind of story - boy's first love dies of cancer - made me ball for at least half an hour after it was over. Essencially, my problem with this movie lies in one very basic thing - the story didn't come together very smoothly. Landon, our supposed hero, treats Jamie very badly at first. And then he sees her in a pretty dress and some make-up, and all of the sudden he's in love with her and calling her "Baby" when a nasty prank picture of her gets passed around at school. The story lacked tension. The threat of the "cool" kids wasn't strong enough (the pressence of the old girlfriend "Belinda" was much too mild), nor was the pressence of the required "disapproving father" - here a minister, always a rich source of material- very much to make me think their romance was in jepordy in any way. And the "I'm sick" shocker wasn't all that shocking. They should have spent more time developing the relationship between the two characters before the romance. The book handles that much smoother, drawing out the time that Jaime and Landon spend together prior to the play, though the book's blatant Bible-thumping message toward the end is heavy handed and off-putting. Shane West and Mandy Moore aren't bad as the lead roles, but the story they have to work with needs serious help.
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Summary: Still can't top the book
Review: When the movie first began, I was wondering if I had made a mistake...it started completely different from the book. As the film progressed, I very much enjoyed it. It took the story from the book and made it something of its own...they modernized it. My question is...why? Can someone not relate to something from the past? This has to be broken down for people to understand? Audiences are smarter than that, and many films assume that the viewer cannot understand what is happening unless it is broken down. Give us some credit.Make no mistake...this was a terrific film, but the story in the book is vastly superior, more touching, and more human. The performances of Moore and West was fabulous...great chemistry between them.
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Summary: True Blue
Review: 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!
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Summary: A beautiful movie
Review: A Walk to remember is a great movie and it's not the usual chick flick.It's the love story of Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore) and Lendon Carter (Shane West).Jamie is the daughter of the priest and has high values and doesn't care what everybody think about her.Lendon is totally the opposite.He is the popular guy who cares that his reputation won't be ruined.They meet together by incident (although they were at the same school they never actually talked) this incident develop to a wonderful love story with a sad end.
I doubted at the beginning of Mandy's acting skills,but I was extremely suprised by her acting she did her job wonderful and shane also did a great job.
So go see that movie or rent the dvd you won't be dissapointed.
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Summary: Magnificent!
Review: If you are thinking that this is just going to be yet another teenie bopper movie, well think again because you are dead wrong! This movie was absolutely amazing, I only watched to see if Mandy Moore could act and boy can she ever, she delivers a beautiful preformance as Jamie, and Shane West, well he is gorgeous but boy can he act! The story was greatly compelling as I imagine the book is and I plan to check out in the near future. Watch this movie, it's appropriate for the teenagers who will greatly enjoy it as will the parents! This is an excellent movie, I cant say enough good about it, trust me you will love it!
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Summary: A Walk To Remember is a MAGNIFICENT movie!
Review: A Walk To Remember is one of the best movies I've ever seen. When I first saw the previews I thought this movie wuz gonna be just another little teeny romance movie that'd be all cheesey and stuff, but one day my dad and I went to the movies and I didn't wanna see Black Hawk Down with him so I decided to give it a chance. That wuz a really good move because this movie is just so touching. I left the theater with puffy, red eyes, and tear-stained cheeks. This movie is very emotional and sweet. Everyone else I know that's seen it loved it too. It made them cry too. And when I went to buy it the Circuit City guy accidentally admitted that it made him cry too. You know this movie's good when it's made a GUY cry. This is definately a movie where you're gonna need a whole box of Kleenex. This movie is one of the best movies I've ever seen and definately one of my favorites. Believe me, this is a GREAT movie!
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Summary: Worth Remembering
Review: A Walk To Remember is hardly original. It offers no special effects, no big named Hollywood celebrities and didn't cost alot of money to make. Yet those facts which might make one hesitate to watch the film is the very thing that makes this movie such a winner. Singer Mandy Moore stars as Jamie, a young girl who's confident in her own simplicity yet is teased by the popular kids in school. Landon, played by Shane West, is one of the popular kids who gets himself in trouble and needs Jamie's assistance to help him with the school play he must be in or he'll get thrown out of school. Opening his eyes to a different world, Landon begins to see that everything he knew before he met Jamie doesn't matter anymore and true beauty lies deep within the heart. All very predictable and drowning in sappiness, this movie was such a hit due to it's irresistible charms and like Moore's character Jamie, it's confidence and well awareness of how important it is in today's society not to lose your morals and not to lose yourself when others want you to change. It's very well acted with a light story that will tug on your heart a time or two and this is one walk you will remember for quite some time. The DVD features are quite nice with a music video of Mandy Moore's hit song Cry. behind the scenes featurettes and two audio commentaries; one which featurs the stars of the movie.
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Summary: A LOVE RELATIONSHIP 2 B REMEMBERED
Review: This is a great luv story. Mandy Moore appears in da movie as da leading role female. Da movie makes me wanna cry. Da movie was so nice until the end which shocked me. Mandy Moore's character dies. So sad. Evry1 thought it would end wit a happy ending but no, not dis movie. A Walk To Remember will b a movie dat will always b remembered.
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Summary: A story to Remember- not to miss
Review: This was just an amazing story. It was so great. Most critics say that no teens would like this movie and that it was no good. Everyone I know loved it. It is a great movie. They made the movie go along with the book very well. It was very refreshing to see a teen movie like this and also nice to see a Christian who turns out to be a great person instead of a villian. The first time I saw it I cried so hard. It is very moving and inspiring and it is not to be missed!
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