A wonderful story of true love and inspiration

Rating: Null/10 (11 July 2002)

"A Walk to Remember" is based on a novel written by Nicholas Sparks. I have read the novel and have seen the movie, and while each is different in its own way, both are fantastic.
This movie is very emotional - exploring the relationship between two teens in North Carolina. A relationship not based on sex or lust, but on love and salvation. Moore and West embodied the characters of Jamie and Landon perfectly. Their performances draw the viewer into their lives - seeing the looks in their eyes, the emotion in their voices, the heart wrenching feelings that are evident as the story progresses. The viewer sees Jamie opening up her world to let Landon in = and sees Landon change as the love Jamie has for him grows deeper and stronger with each passing day.
The performances of the entire cast are wonderful - Peter Coyote as the Reverend / Jamie's father is the epitome of what a Southern Baptist minister looks and acts like; Daryl Hannah as Landon's mom is enjoyable - although I am not sure what to make of her dark hair!!!
This movie pulls at the heart strings and leaves an impression on the viewer that will remain for a long time to come -- an impression of what true love really is all about, how wonderful it is to find it, and how much it is to be cherished - whatever comes.
For all the hopeless romantics, this is one to add to your collection....