A Walk To Remember

Rating: 7/10 (11 February 2013)

"A Walk to Remember" a film based off of Nicholas Sparks best selling book. Staring Mandy Moore as Jamie Sullivan and Shane West as Landon Carter. The film opens with Landon and his gang being rebellious landing a "new member" in the hospital, and Landon in the police station. Jamie, a girl from high school, is the complete opposite; she is known as the preacher's daughter and plays this role very well. She does a stunning job of acting innocent and pure. Her path collides with London's when he is thrown into the school musical as a part of his punishment for his behavior. Landon does a fine job of showing that he doesn't care about this play or about life. There is a small portion of singing in this film done by Mandy Moore. She hits all of her notes. While watching you can tell that this song was previously recorded and that she is lip- syncing. This also might be because it was filmed in 2002. Landon soon falls in love with Jamie after hours of rehearsal. As their relationship develops Landon turns a corner and becomes a new person full of life. During this time Jamie breaks the news to Landon that she is leukemia and has stopped talking treatment. Landon along with Jamie's father deal with her death and he grows as a person. There are times in this film where the acting isn't up to par, but over all the cast is chosen very well, and they all do a great job in this journey together.