A Walk To Remember

Rating: 10/10 (23 February 2007)

Adam Shankman is the director of the movie, A Walk to Remember. It is based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. There are two major actors and actresses. Jamie Sullivan, who is played by Mandy Moore, is an outsider, who has Leukemia. Landon Carter, played by Shane West, isn't too friendly towards her. He is one of the most popular kids in High School and is also constantly in trouble. Landon's careless attitude leads him towards the path of Jamie. Faith brings these two people together to save each others lives. This movie is so touching; it will make an impact in your life along with changing your view of life.
Is there a movie you want to see that is unique and touching? Go and rent the movie, A Walk to Remember. This is an excellent movie to recommend to anyone. In this movie a viewer will notice the outstanding performances of the actors and actress, the cinematography and the music.
The acting in this movie is magnificent. Everyone in this film finds a way to touch the viewer's heart. Shane West starts out as a schmuck then transforms to a gentleman, and does it perfectly. Furthermore, he pulls off the double life between his friends and Jamie and him. When Landon's two worlds clashes, he stays with Jamie leaving his friends to back stab him. Mandy Moore does not lead on that her character has cancer. Jamie is an outsider but she doesn't fit into the same crowd as Landon and prefers to spend her time enhancing the lives of others instead of partying. Also, she lived everyday to the fullest. Being alone does not bother her.
The cinematography in this movie is phenomenal. Before faith brings Jamie and Landon together, Jamie is always wearing pale colors. Half way through the movie, Jamie wears a bluish grayish sweater until Landon buys her a pink sweater. There is a warm and lovely look to the small town of Beauport, North Carolina. The images are never lacking in sharpness. In this movie there are exterior and interior scenes. The exterior scenes look thoroughly gorgeous and really give the viewer the sense that they are right in the middle of the action. The interior scenes seem softer. It appears that Jamie looks paler then rest of the cast. When each scene ends, it will fade through the back to start the new shot, making it look like a black screen.
The sound track was excellent. At the beginning of the movie, the music is very suspenseful. Immediately, the viewer knows something is going on. Each dramatic scene starts with up-beat music. For instance, Monday morning at school exciting music and it is catchy. Some of the music matches marvelously with the scenes. In the shot of Jamie talking to Landon on the bus, the music comes to make sense later on. Once that song gets louder the viewer hears "all the things you try to do, throwing your life away" is hinting towards how Landon is living his life. The most touching and unforgettable music came at the end. It just added to the sorrow of the scene. In addition, the music does not overpower the movie. Adam Shankman used the right amount of music.
In conclusion, this movie is worth watching. Shane West's and Mandy Moore's performances were exquisite. Meanwhile at the same time, the cinematography was beyond compare. Alongside with that the music added to it. None of these were lacking in any means. This movie will be an instant favorite for romantically hopeless people.