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Summary: Sappy story but somehow lackluster
Review: Kevin Costner and Robin Wright Penn, along with Paul Newman and Robbie Coltrane star in this stomach-turning film based on Nicholas Sparks's titled novel. Penn plays Theresa Osbovue, a woman who falls in love with a man she has never met. A single-mom following a heart-breaking divorce, Theresa retains custody of her son Jason. On a solitary vacation while Jason visits his dad, Theresa is jogging along a remote stretch of coastline when she picks up a sand-immersed bottle containing a passionate letter signed G. The letter turns out to be a heartfelt soliloquy to Catherine. After Theresa's boss publishes the sappy note on the newspaper, Theresa unexpectedly receives a plethora of responses and oddly more letters of the same letterhead turns up at her office. The bittersweet poetry from the letter pulls Theresa's heartstrings and prompts her to search for this man known as the initial G. The movie has adopted from Sparks' novel and seen minor modifications such as the locations of places and the much. Theresa's search for Garret Blake is somewhat cut short in the movie. So if you're interested you should read the novel before watching the movie. Other than that the movie sticks with the original plot:still sad, poignant and heartbreaking, and a bit stomach-turning. Kevin Costner and Robin Wright Penn make an interesting couple to watch. I have to compliment on the beautiful cinematography. The movie, however, is not a bad selection for those who want to enjoy a cozy quiet evening at home. 37/50 3.7 stars.
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Summary: Chick-Flick extraordinaire
Review: Kevin Costner and Robin Wright-Penn star in this romantic, sentimental, and heart-tugging drama about love lost and found. Teresa, played by Penn, is a newspaper writer who finds a love letter in a bottle, and is so taken with its honesty that she finds the author, in the hope of writing a column about him. It is, of course, Costner, who plays Garret, a sailboat builder, who wrote the letter to his late wife. He and Teresa fall in love, against a backdrop of the beautiful Outer Banks, until Garret discovers her original motive, and feels betrayed. Wright-Penn is lovely and holds her own with Costner, who does so well in this type of role - brooding, hurt, and ready to love again. Paul Newman, as Garret's curmudgeon father, almost steals the show. His loveable and wise old coot balances the sweetness of the love story, to make the film a very satisfying and memorable one. Guys take note: This one is for the ladies. There are no car chases or explosions, but it would make a very good date movie. I highly recommend this film especially to Kevin Costner's fans, who enjoy him in romantic and tender roles.
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Summary: Not anywhere near as good as the book.
Review: They changed SO much from the book to the movie version! Paul Newman's character as the father had his name changed, as well as Theresa's son; Garrett already had a boat, he did not have to build one; his wife was not a painter; Theresa lived in Boston and worked for a fictional newspaper; etc. The movie just lacked so much. There was zero chemistry between the main characters. Kevin Costner was the only wonderful part in the movie as he played the character of Garrett so perfectly that it felt like they stole him right from the pages of the book and breathed life into him to star in the movie. He is the reason to watch this movie - there aren't any other reasons. Read the book - you'll get a more satisfying experience and a more satisfying cry.
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Summary: An unexpected surprise!
Review: This is a movie I bought primarily for my wife, I thought on first impressions when reading the back cover it would be a chick-flick. How wrong I was. This movie is best enjoyed on DVD for its seaborne settings more than anything - the Maine locations, doubling up for South Carolina are a joy to look at and add to the movie's many delights. But most of all, the performers are superb. Robin Wright-Penn plays Thresea, a divorcee and reporter who stumbles across a message in a green bottle addressed to one Catherine. She tracks down the sender to South Carolina - boat builder Garret Blake, played brilliantly by Kevin Costner who proves he's not typecast in action roles all the time! Blake is mourning his dead wife Catherine . . . and before you know it, time spent on his yacht and a bit of opening up his feelings brings out the romantic in both of them. But all does not run well in love as the plot takes on an interesting twist when he visits Theresa and her son in Chicago.And the ending, although a wee bit predictacle, is a real crusher, but then life has its ups and downs as well, one may say. Overall, this movie, like the also thought-provoking and brilliant WHAT DREAMS MAY COME, is one which you must watch with a wife or partner. I definitely agree with other reviews - it will make you appreciate each other a lot more and not take him or her for granted. Also watch out for Paul Newman as Blake's father - another very talented performer! A must see.
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Summary: Romantic
Review: The plot of this movie was simply beautiful, especially coming from brilliant Nicholas Sparks. The movie was sweet and subtle showing the relationship between a man and a woman. A woman is a writer, and finds a bottle written with a very beautiful note. She wants to find the author of the notes and possibly write a story on him. She does meet him, and ironically falls in love with him. She collects the notes any way she can loving him even more. While on her journey, she spends a lot of time with the new man she's fallen in love with. She has to leave to be with her son who was with his dad over the holiday. Problems arise, and hardships are endured. The novel and movie are both very touching and romantic.
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Summary: Left feeling Empty
Review: I like romantic movies. I want the ending to leave me feeling happy, not depressed. Life isn't the fairy tale, thats why I watch movies, otherwise I wouldn't waste my time watching them. I want the fairy tale, the things that could and would never happen in real life. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS MOVIE, until the end, I even stayed up on a work night until 1:30am. If they created this ending to make the movie "more realistic" they failed miserably. I thought I found a new romantic chick flick to add to my collection, I was sorely disappointed.
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Summary: Not believable
Review: For a love story to work, you have to believe that the characters are in love. I never quite buy it in this movie. Robin Wright Penn's usual brilliance and believability can't overcome the stupid plot. And it doesn't help that Kevin Costner comes across as, not merely pining away for his lost love, but mentally challenged. Paul Newman is the best thing in this film. In a movie crammed full of scenes intended to bring viewers to tears, the only one that even came close, for me, was Paul Newman's "You're my son" scene. Skip this failed attempt and watch Sleepless in Seattle or Forrest Gump instead.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I absolutaly loved this movie. Kevin Costner was great. It was a breath taking experience, I thought. Even though I didn't like the ending much, I found it very good.
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Summary: Almost the perfect romance...
Review: I must admit, I'm all for the sappy romance movies... and this could have been the ultimate one... except for the rough ending. Without giving anything away, I'll focus on the good parts of the film. A definite "chick flick" with charming and endearing characters, that will take you through a whirlwind of emotions. Paul Newman is just wonderful in this film, and his character gives a bit of light in otherwise dark portions of the film. Highly recommended, but with a full box of Kleenex!
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Summary: Don't have too high of hopes...
Review: Well, as much as I loved the book - and we all know that movies are never as good as the books - I'd have to say that this movie really dissapointed me. By the time I got done - it took me three hours because I kept stopping it and contrasting it to the book - I was very upset. It doesn't stick true to the novel. Now, I'm not saying that it should go word for word like the novel, but it doesn't even end the same. Penn and Costner were good, and their acting of the poorly adapted screen play was acurate, but I think the person who adapted this novel should have been fired for taking the heart and soul of this movie and killing it. If you are desperate for a love story, and they don't have "A Walk To Remember" by Sparks... Pick it up. Just don't expect it to stay true to the novel.
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