Truly memorable

Rating: Null/10 (31 January 2002)

I must say after seeing this movie I am absolutely stunned. Shane West and Mandy Moore did a fantastic job of bringing the audience into their on screen world. Show me someone who didn't cry and I'll point out the lack of a heart. Granted it had it's flaws, but name a movie that doesn't. The movie followed the book over all, a treat for those of us who read the book. I laughed when times were good and I cried when they were bad, what more could I ask for. I've had some favorites in my time but this movie beats them all hands down. Such innocence in a young woman is rarely done right on the big screen. Makes you want to rush in and be there where all the activity is. Shane does an excellent job of portaying a young man who is uncertain with the world and shows that even the young are capable of such moments of clarity that it changes your world forever. If the critics don't like it so be it, not like I ever listen to them anyways. They're just people with hot air to blow on anything they can. Roger Ebert was right on the money with his review and I salute him for his good taste. If you haven't seen the movie yet I recommend you do it soon and often. I've seen it twice so far and have made plans to go back for more. I recently bought the book so that I could see the story in more detail from another angle. That was 2 days ago and it's already looking like I've had the copy for several years...can't put it down. I recommend this movie for all to see.