She didn't belong. A romantic drama about a soldier who falls for a conservative college student while he's home on leave. Trailer The story of two North Carolina teens, Landon Carter and Jamie Sullivan, who are thrown together after Landon gets into trouble and is made to do community service. [15] However, audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film a grade A on scale of A to F.[16], Entertainment Weekly retitled the film "A Walk to Forget". [3] Both the book and film are dedicated to Danielle Sparks Lewis. And despite the sadness it inevitably brings (which is not necessarily bad) it also brings innocence, sweetness, optimism - yes, that too - and faith in life and love and the ability of every single person for change, the ability - and the obligation - to become better. On the opening night of the play, Jamie astounds Landon and the audience with her voice and beauty. Let's get this straight: It's not an artistically excellent movie. This paper. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. A Walk to Remember is a 2002 American coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Adam Shankman and written by Karen Janszen, based on Nicholas Sparks' 1999 novel of the same name. Commenting on the film, she said: "It was my first movie and I know people say it may be cliche and it's a tearjerker or it's cheesy, but for me, it's the thing I'm most proud of. But when a heart-breaking secret becomes known that puts their relationship to the test, it is then that Landon and Jamie realize the true meaning of love and fate. Landon builds a telescope for Jamie to see a one-time comet in the springtime, and with help from Jamie's father, he finishes it in time to give Jamie a view of the comet. The novel, set in 1958–1959 in Beaufort, North Carolina, is a story of two teenagers who fall in love with each other despite the disparity of their personalities. A Walk To Remember. "[19] Stephanie Zacharek of Salon.com wrote: "A vehicle for teen singing sensation Mandy Moore. Landon drives back in tears after feeling disappointed by his father's inability to help. [23] The Chicago Reader felt that the story "has a fair amount of nuance and charm". The 7 Greatest Things About 'A Walk To Remember' Directed by Adam Shankman and based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, the film revolves around Jamie Sullivan, a kind, honest, and forthright Southern girl with strong values who is a bit of an outsider at school because of her faith and the fact that her family can't afford new clothes (and kids can be mean about that). [27][28] A "Family-Edited Version" was later released on December 24, 2002.[29]. [5], Director Shankman wanted the lead characters to be portrayed by young actors: "I wanted young actors with whom teenagers could connect", he said. A Walk to Remember Full Movie. But he starts to like her, that he did not expect to do. Landon begins to struggle with the play and reluctantly seeks guidance from Jamie, who agrees to help him on the condition that he will not fall in love with her, but Landon dismisses it as a foolish idea. Their first date is a success, and it leads to another. Their relationship strengthens as they genuinely fall for each other, and all seems well. Landon visits the church in order to ask her father for permission. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. "[8] To make the update believable, Landon's pranks and behavior are worse than they are in the novel; as Sparks notes, "the things that teen boys did in the 1950s to be considered a little 'rough' are different than what teen boys in the 1990s do to be considered 'rough. [22] Chicago Sun-Times' film critic Roger Ebert praised Moore and West for their "quietly convincing" acting performances. 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