Truly a "Walk to Remember"

Rating: 8/10 (18 August 2014)

A Walk to Remember (2002)
Director : Adam Shankman
Cast : Shane West as Landon Carter, Mandy Moore as Jamie Sullivan
Based on the novel "A Walk to Remember" by Nicholas Sparks, the movie is a romantic drama with profound depth. It expounds on the virtues of love and faith - how these can miraculously transform the life of spoiled, misguided teenager. Convicted of a life-threatening prank, Landon Carter is asked to partake in social services and the school play as punishment. It is here that he truly gets to know Jamie Sullivan, the reverend's daughter. Touched by her simplicity and kindness, he falls in love with her and it seems like just another teenage romantic movie until there is a dramatic revelation by Jamie. As the drama unfolds, there are some touching moments too as both try to come to terms with the reality.
Shane West and Mandy Moore have done great justice to their respective roles, eliciting heartfelt emotions from the audience. The beautiful settings (Jamie is a star-seeker!) are a bonus. A love story based on optimism, values and respect, the movie is truly one of its kind and I would give rate it 8 on 10.