A Performance to Remember

Rating: Null/10 (2 July 2002)

There's no doubt that Mandy Moore (blondie turned brunette) really put heart and soul on her performance in this movie. With this, she has surpassed her "competition" (Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson and Christina Aguilera) by way too long. Now I know why she won her MTV Movie Award as Best Breakthrough Performance. She has started her acting career with the right foot.
Shane West seemed to have helped her a lot. There was plenty of compatibility between them. His performance was also good (probably because of his previous appearance on the melodramatic TV show "Once and Again").
And finally, the story itself was very good. Sad and touching, though.
The songs performed by Mandy Moore herself, help people to catch the mood of the movie. One thing I can assure you: every time you hear a song from her, this movie will pop into your mind from now on.
One last advice, if you have a weepy heart: have at hand of box of tissues, or a napkin (the same thing if your significant other is right next to you).