A modern classic, the power of love.

Rating: 8/10 (2 December 2002)

I have seen A Walk to Remember about three times now, and I find something new about it each time. Before I saw the movie, I had low expectations. Most people would imagine the movie would be something of an abomination since it stars a teen-idol pop singer, as did I. To my surprise, the movie turned out very well, and remains one of my favorite movies.
The third time I saw the movie, I really became engaged in the plot development and dialogues, picking up alot of information. This is what I've discovered: The movie is basically an exploration into the power of love as a motivating and life-changing force. Not only will you see a change in Landon, but you will see him change relationships with the people around him as Jamie changes his own life. He becomes more supportive of his mother, he creates a bond with his father(who is divorced) that wasn't previously made, he creates a new identity with his friends after the fight at the cafeteria, which actually puts him closer to his friends after they discover what Landon has gone through, and he eventually becomes a shining star in Jamie's father's eyes.
The soundtrack is also very good with Mandy Moore's "Only Hope" and "It's gonna be Love", "Someday We'll Know", "Cry", and New Radical's "Mother We Just Can't Get Enough". The song placements are near perfect in creating the right mood, especially with "Mother We Just Can't Get Enough". This will be one of the most special movies you will ever see, it ranks up there with Chasing Amy and Love Story. Go watch it now!