A Walk to Remember

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Love brings together what peer pressure and lifestyles seek to keep apart in this coming-of-age story based on the bestselling book. Teen idol Shane West and multiplatinum recording star Mandy Moore star as two high schoolers -- she a straitlaced preacher's daughter and he an unmotivated delinquent. When events thrust him into her world, he begins an unexpected journey he'll never forget.

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Audio Commentary:2 Feature-length commentaries: - #1 by Shane West, Mandy Moore and director Adam Shankman - #2 by author Nicholas Sparks and screenwriter Karen Janszen
Filmographies:Cast film highlights
Interactive Menus
Music Video:Mandy Moore, "Cry"
Scene Access
Theatrical Trailer

Customer Reviews:

An Amazing Flim!.......2007-08-14

I find myself to be in quite the same situation as Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore)... She is a Christan Girl, Who doesn't care what other people think about her, Often being teased because of how she dresses, what music she listens to, well frankly her lifestyle!
She has a passion for Astrolagy! Which is strange to Landon (Shane west), for at one time he comes upon her walking in a Cemetary at night (Jamie planing on setting up her telescope)!

I REALLY love this movie, it's romanic, sweet, inspiaring and Uplifting!
I highly recomend this movie to ANYBODY!

Jamie.......2007-08-05

When I first saw this film, I found myself completely infatuated with the heroine. But I wasn't fully sure why. Yeah, she was beautiful, but most young women in the world of entertainment are these days.Jamie was sweet, and intelligent, but I've seen those things before, as well. Then it hit me-the telescope. She had this love and passion for astronomy. From the moment I saw her entering the cemetery, in the dead of night, to pursue her love of the celestial, it was over for me: I have never been so enchanted with a character. Now, I, personally, can take astronomy or leave it. But it's what it represents that makes her so appealing. Most people in America do things because of how they wish to be perceived within their peer group. But Jamie is into astronomy for its own sake. It is something she loves, for her own reasons. What other motivation could she have? After all, nobody is going to get elected homecoming queen for lugging a telescope around a cemetery at night.It's not something you do to be accepted. It's something she did because of who she was.
She was so charming, and so beautiful, but also so strong and independent. So kind, but also so sincere.Jamie was as close to the ideal woman as I can imagine. Yes, I know, I know.....she's not real(although I do seem to recall reading that she was inspired by a real person). But the response she awakens within me is quite real.Based upon some of the comments I've heard from other guys, I can tell that I'm not the only one who sees her in this light.They say you can't wear out a dvd. But I have the feeling I will be putting that theory to the test.

An uplifting movie about a Christian main character.......2007-07-25

I first saw this on TV, and decided to order it. The language must have been cleaned up for TV, because I was shocked at the use of bad language (four letter words) in this movie. Otherwise, it is an uplifting movie about a main character who is Christian. Instead of totally ridiculing Christians as most films do, this one shows the importance of faith in one's life. I would have given this five stars if not for the vulgar language. I was surprised at the ending, and love the song, "Cry", which is played during the rolling credits. My daughter heard this song years ago, and performs it well, singing and playing guitar.

Surpising Delightful.......2007-07-17

Mandy Moore has just way too much talent! Is there anything this singer-actress can't do exceptionally well? And she was only 17 when she made this film!

Langdon Carter is a popular bad boy whose life is an endless series of teenage pranks. One night he goes too far in a car chase with police and ends up being disciplined with menial extra-curricular activities including tutoring on Saturdays, being in the spring play, and helping the janitorial staff at school. This twist of fate connects him with Jamie Sullivan, the Reverand's daughter, and a somewhat old fashioned student. Langdon finds her peculiar, too Christian, too into her telescope, and dressed funny. But the spring play changes all that when Jamie's singing and glamorous nightclub act wins the audience and Langdon's heart. From the impromptu onstage kiss begins a romance that not only changes Langdon's life but Jamie's as well. The movie is based on the book but stands alone in itself. Mandy Moore is stunning so it is hard to believe she doesn't attract Langdon from the beginning and Shane West plays his character's transformation well.

A really touching story.......2007-07-04

This sweet chick flick really made me cry. Some teen romances are so cheesy like the Notebook. It's so bad it makes you roll your eyes. But "A Walk to Remember" is different. It's touching and sweet in a modern, beautiful way. I really did cry through the movie, especially the part where Jamie is dying and they get married. What's so beautiful and real is that London wasn't such a good person before he meet Jamie and she changed him and made him a better person. And they fell in love. But the romance and the sweet touching moments where she realizes she loves him, where he finally comes to terms with who he is, when she dies, when they marry, when he forgives his father aren't corny like "The Notebook" there beautifuly acted and really bittersweet. The tears just came rolling down my cheek. Especially when Switchfoot starts to sing and Jamie's walking down the asile and London is there and they're about to say their vows. Two young people who finally deserve your respect onscreen. Instead of the usual teen-gross out comedy, this is instead a deeply moving drama that's about faith and life and love. Mandy Moore is amazing.

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A BEAUTIFUL TOUCHING FILM

A Walk to Remember
Starring: David Andrews , Peter Coyote , Marisa Miller , Dean Mumford , and Gordon Groddy
Director: Adam Shankman
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Release Date: 2007-05-15

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A BEAUTIFUL TOUCHING FILM.......2007-07-01

THIS IS A BEAUTIFULLY TOLD STORY OF HOW LOVE CAN CHANGED EVEN SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN JADED. A FILM OF HOW ONE BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT CAN TOUCH MANY LIVES. IT SHOWS HOW NOT EVERY STORY HAS TO HAVE A HAPPY ENDING AND THAT IT TRULY IS THE JOURNEY THAT COUNTS. I LOVED IT AND SO DID MY STEPDAUGHTER. IT IS A FILM THAT REGARDLESS OF YOUR AGE IT WILL STILL TOUCH YOU . DEFINITELY A MUST SEE.

Films of Faith Collection, Vol. 2 (A Walk to Remember / Pay It Forward / Hometown Legend)

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Films of Faith Collection, Vol. 2 (A Walk to Remember / Pay It Forward / Hometown Legend)
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ASIN: B000006S5F
Release Date: 2007-05-22

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An Amazing Flim!
Jamie
An uplifting movie about a Christian main character
Surpising Delightful
A really touching story

A Walk to Remember
Starring: David Andrews , Al Butler , Peter Coyote , Clayne Crawford , and Lauren German
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ASIN: B00008DDHM
Release Date: 2002-12-24

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DVD Features:
Audio Commentary:Feature-length commentary by novelist Nicholas Sparks and Screenwriter Karen Janszen
Filmographies:Cast film highlights
Interactive Menus
Music Video:"Cry" - Mandy Moore
Scene Access
Theatrical Trailer

Customer Reviews:

An Amazing Flim!.......2007-08-14

Jamie.......2007-08-05

An uplifting movie about a Christian main character.......2007-07-25

Surpising Delightful.......2007-07-17

A really touching story.......2007-07-04

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A Walk to Remember/Chasing Liberty
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Release Date: 2007-07-03

Mandy Moore 3-Pack (Chasing Liberty / A Walk to Remember / How to Deal)

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3 Great Movies

Mandy Moore 3-Pack (Chasing Liberty / A Walk to Remember / How to Deal)
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ASIN: B000765I36
Release Date: 2005-03-01

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3 Great Movies.......2005-07-24

I will definetely buy these movies. All are PG-13 expect A Walk To Remember which is actually rated PG~

Best Romance Pack (The Bridges of Madison County/City of Angels/Miss Congeniality/A Walk to Remember)

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Best Romance Pack (The Bridges of Madison County/City of Angels/Miss Congeniality/A Walk to Remember)
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There's enough romance in this four-pack to soften up even the hardest heart. The Bridges of Madison County, City of Angels, Miss Congeniality, A Walk to Remember

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How to Deal / A Walk to Remember
Starring: Philip Akin , Mackenzie Astin , Dylan Baker , Laura Catalano , and Claire Crawford
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ASIN: B0007VY4AO
Release Date: 2005-05-10

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Teen idol Mandy Moore learns how to deal with an awful lot--How to Deal crams divorce, teen pregnancy, a wedding, a car accident, and a pot-smoking grandmother into a single year in the life of Halley Martin (Moore). Halley's so resentful of her parents' divorce (and her father's impending remarriage) that she resolves not to fall in love--so of course a hunky guy named Macon (Trent Ford) decides that she's the girl for him and woos her with gentle persistence. Two things save all of this from being a teenage soap opera: First, a refreshingly realistic (though not explicit) and unjudgmental look at teenage sex; second, a sterling supporting cast, including Allison Janney (The West Wing), Peter Gallagher (sex, lies, and videotape), and Dylan Baker (Happiness), alongside pleasant young actors like Alexandra Holden (Sugar and Spice). --Bret Fetzer

With refreshing intelligence, A Walk to Remember offers welcome relief from the recent onslaught of teen-movie crudeness. Adapted from the novel by Nicholas Sparks and transplanted from 1958 to the present day, this admirable teen romance recognizes that two 18-year-olds--Landon (Shane West) and Jamie (pop singer Mandy Moore)--can be smart, mature, and sensible about the very real love they share. He's a popular kid in the cool crowd. She's got a goody-goody reputation as the dowdy daughter of a local minister (Peter Coyote); her values and priorities aren't rooted in peer pressure, and Landon feels blessed by her self-assured nobility. Their mutual affection inevitably heads into Love Story territory, but the movie is honest enough to survive its own schmaltz, and its attractive cast (including Daryl Hannah as Landon's mom) embraces a tone of sincerity and mutual respect. Finally... a teen movie with teens you can admire. --Jeff Shannon

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A Pair of Poignant, Sensitive Stories

A Walk to Remember/I Am Sam
Starring: David Andrews , Al Butler , Peter Coyote , Clayne Crawford , and Lauren German
Director: Adam Shankman
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Release Date: 2003-11-18

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A Pair of Poignant, Sensitive Stories.......2006-09-10

This pair of movies shows some of the best things that make us human. These movies can be sad, but the triumph of life in the worst of circumstances reminds us that we can to support each other through those times. The first movie is a must-have; the second is nice to watch, but optional for your home library.

"A Walk to Remember"

We meet Landon Carter (Shane West) at the very beginning of the movie. Landon is one of the "popular" crowd. He and several other teenagers have challenged another teenager to jump into a pool of water, where he immediately becomes injured. I quickly disliked Landon and had him pegged as shallow with too much time on his hands; his only goal was to have fun. During the initial portion of the movie I struggled to keep watching because Landon's character was too stereotypical and shallow. Landon is the kind of person I avoided in high school.

Soon we meet Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore). Jamie is everything that Landon is not. She is serious and focused. She is involved and has goals. It's also immediately apparent that Jamie is considered a geek and is about as far from being popular as a high school person can be. Yet, I found Jamie to be far more interesting than Landon, and once she was introduced I started to become interested in the story.

At first I thought that Landon was going to spend a fair amount of time trying to have sex with Jamie. He started his relationship in just that way. Jamie has a healthy dose of skepticism for the motives of "popular" males and sees his advances for what they are. Jamie intrigues Landon. She is everything he is not. Landon likes her self-assurance, her goals for the future. In spite of his background, he finds himself falling for her.

We are soon deeply involved in the romance between Jamie and Landon. Jamie share's her goals with Landon, some of which he tries to make come true. One of my favorites was Jamie's goal of being in two places at once. Landon figures a cool way of making it happen.

Eventually we find that Jamie has a secret that she must reluctantly share with Landon. Rather than pushing Landon away, Jamie's secret causes Landon to fall so deeply in love with Jamie that the rest of the movie is incredibly, wonderfully beautiful and poignant.

I puzzled for much of the first part of the movie to figure out what this movie was really about. Was it about Landon? Was it about Jamie? Was it about the two of them together? It took me until the end of the movie to realize that the central character was always Landon. Jamie remains the same person from the beginning to the end, a beautiful soul. Landon starts the film as a shallow person, but changes his life to one of purpose by his exposure to Jamie. We see Jamie fill Landon with a sense of resolve that will carry him through the rest of his life.

After having seen so many awful teen movies, it was wonderful to find one that treated teenagers as people with hopes, dreams and goals. Jamie's secret is profound and sad, but Jamie's secret was but one step in Landon becoming a sensitive man with goals of his own. Therein lays the beauty of this movie. It recognizes that all things beautiful require evolution, and the love that Jamie and Landon share evolves naturally versus a single event that pushes the two toward love.

I strongly recommend this movie for teenagers and older family members, avoiding the younger members of the family due to some of the situations and profanity. Just be sure to have a box of tissues handy.

"I Am Sam"

Sean Penn is outstanding as mentally challenged Sam Dawson. Sam has the intelligence of a 7-year-old, which means his 7-year-old daughter, adorable Dakota Fanning playing Lucy Diamond Dawson, is rapidly passing him in intellectual capacity. Events cause "The Authorities" to take Lucy away from Sam. Sam obtains lawyer Rita Harrison, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, to win his daughter back. Diane Wiest plays Annie, a concerned and intelligent neighbor with some bizarre mental problems of her own. Laura Dern plays Randy, a foster parent interested in adopting Lucy because she and her husband can give Lucy a better home and life than Sam.

Before I give you critical comments, understand that I liked this movie. I thought it was uplifting and positive.

I thought Michelle Pfeiffer did a wonderful job. However, in places she was a little over the top. I think that the director had a great actress and should have let her do her job rather than directing her to be unbelievable.

Laura Dern was a serious disappointment. Laura has a lot of ability, but here she mostly provided "looks" of disapproval or approval or whatever. I blame her poor use on the director.

One last negative comment: when Sam got dressed for court in a suit and went to work at Starbucks, I knew he was going to get something on the suit, everyone watching the movie knew it, and the characters in the movie should have known it. Somehow the "intelligent" people around Sam couldn't foresee and prevent the suit from getting dirty. This event makes me wonder who the mentally challenged person in the movie was.

I am not sure what to say about the bobbling camera. There were places where the bobbling was used to try and give you a "real life" feel. In a few places it was distracting. Eventually I got used to it as I became involved with the characters and the story.

Conclusion: I would definitely watch the movie again, though not for a while. Not a "must buy" for me, though if you are into character stories, this movie could be a good one for your collection.

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