FAM Movie Review : A Walk to Remember ( 2002 )
Genre : Drama | Romance
Our Rating : 9/10
Director : Adam Shankman
Cast : Shane West ( As Landon Carter ) , Mandy Moore ( As Jamie Sullivan ) , Peter Coyote ( As Reverend Sullivan Jamie Father )
A Walk to remember , is a beautiful romantic Melodrama with Just Love on it in every frame shown. The decision to watch this movie was late or way to late and definitely feel bad for missing such a genuine class movie these many days.This is about a Love Story in High school which revolves around two main characters Landon and Jamie. Landon is a energetic guy and very popular in school and Jamie is a normal girl who doesn't talk much , cute but a reserved character. She lives in her own world , doesn't mingle with all and she participates in after school community which helps the needy .Landon is a problematic rude boy in his school and he gets into many troubles for misbehaving. Realizing his trouble making character , school principal takes mandatory decision to send Landon to attend after school community services and also to participate in Inter school Drama Play . As Landon has no other option , he unwillingly attends the sessions where he comes across Jamie and he never bother to care her initially as she is ignored by everyone in School for her different character . Though Jamie tries to talk to him , Landon doesn't seem to care much and avoids her so much that Jamie distance herself from him. Everything goes fine while he starts attending the community service everyday and he was selected to play the lead role inthe Drama Play with Jamie as his Partner. Landon being popular in school wanted by many girls has a egoistic character in him and thus stopping him to realize the actual love around. Its the day of play and all parents are gathered to witness it .The play was felt so realistic and the scene was like Jamie singing a song to show her love to Landon and at end of the song , the scene is to kiss her and he does.. Till the time he was a guy who not bothered about her , felt something strange on him with the first kiss and he felt it too real and had his butterflies flying in his heart.
Listen to the Song Only Hope Here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8f8RHWMPyY
From that time , he has fallen for her and feels her as the destiny . Though she is reserved and different , he tries her and gets close to her by understanding her more. Which started with a simple kiss is now became more than a life for him and he realizes that she is the one sent to him from heaven. She also falls for him and they both mutually start to love each other so much until one fine day when she breaks a news something too big for Landon to take and that is She is a Leukemia patient 'n' counting her final days. This shatters Landon totally and he breaks completely with tears rolling in his eyes .Sure this scene would get audience a huge impact and would make you feel along with Landon and Jamie.
Watch this Youtube link for that wonderful scene : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEkKCJbpR3o
So what happens to Jamie , will she be recovered and will Landon will have her for life time is what covers the rest of story. The Story might look so common but the performance of both Landon and Jamie was stunning . Director Adam Shankman has definitely used every bit of his talent to make every scene so lively and a genuine attempt. The chemistry they both share was simply mesmerizing and Sure Jamie is such a adorable character that anyone would never want to miss. Its the Script , the dialogues of the movie takes you out with heart touching ones every few minutes. We could bet there could not be a person who can watch this movie without tears flowing out and a feeling of great satisfaction at end of the movie with just pure feeling of love..Hats off to Karen Janszen for pulling out such a beautiful script and Cinematographer Julio Macat for getting us a picture perfect movie.
Same time the other cast performance cannot be missed to watch like Reverend Sullivan jamie father and Landon Father acting was simply awesome. The scene where Landon hugs his father and cries out when he comes to know that his father helped financially to admit Jamie in a private hospital was wonderful and too touching. Sure that scene makes your heart heavy and so watch for it. Will there be any romantic movie which could reach hearts of millions without a proper OST or BGM , Yes Mervyn Warren was marvelous with his work and makes you melt with movie along. Overall this is one hell of a wonder any Movie lovers would be eager to watch and your eyes will give you the result of the movie when you complete watching it.
FAM Punch Line : A Movie made for people who love to be loved , who doesn't know their destiny or one who want to find their angel of their life. Any lovers or that said any movie freaks dare not miss it for this is one of ever best romantic movies ever watched so far. Don't wait for the time if you haven't watched it as its already late and Hurry if you cannot feel the true love around you. FAM Certified Must Watch
References :-
Some of best track in the movie :
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN-l0neQYU8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aqVJefr7_c&feature=related
Some of Best quotes in the movie below
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“Love is always patient and kind. It is never jealous. Loves is never boastful or conceited. It is never rude or selfish. It dose not take offense and is not resentful. Love take no pleasure in others people's sins, but delights in the truth. It is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes.”
“I held her close to me with my eyes closed, wonering if anything in my life had ever been this perfect and knowing at the same time that it hadn't. I was in love, and the feeling was even more wonderful than I ever imagined it could be.”
“landon: im sorry she never got her miracle.
hegbert: she did get her miracle, landon.
her miracle was you.”
“Jamie: You know what I figured out today?
Landon: What?
Jamie: Maybe God has a bigger plan for me than I had for myself. Like this journey never ends. Like you were sent to me because I'm sick. To help me through all this. You're my angel.”
“Your love is like the wind...you cant see it, but you can feel it...”