Good Story, needs better acting and directing

Rating: 8/10 (18 September 2006)

I thought this movie could use a lot better acting. West was only partially convincing into the true love story, and the same goes for Moore. However, the plot of the movie itself, I felt to be spectacular. The idea of true love is an idea that is grossly abused by Hollywood, and only this movie has been able to accurately capture true love within such a context. The director could have done a better job coaxing the actors to bring a more cohesive work together, which would have resulted in a 10 rating rather than an 8. Of the mediocre cast, Mandy Moore did the best job in her portrayal of the noble female. In summary, great story, but needs better acting and directing.