Dear John is a very good romance movie!

Rating: 9/10 (2 May 2011)

Dear John is about two people who fall in love in a short amount of time. I think the theme of this movie is very noticeable that love will conquer all things in due time. John Tyree who is played by Channing Tatum is a soldier who is home on leave. He falls in love with Savannah Curtis who is played by Amanda Seyfried. John wasn't expecting to find love but that is exactly what happened when he was home on leave for only two weeks. When John had to go back to where he was stationed at Amanda and John decided that their relationship would be able to make it through this tough time. However, things change when he reenlists after the attack on 9/11. I actually liked this movie for many different reasons. I liked it because it shows that not every relationship is perfect. It makes you feel like they have the same problems as any normal couple does. I'm not going to lie this movie did make me cry. It was sad to know that John was over in another country fighting a war and he received a "dear John" letter. That is sad to me because I know this happens every day in real life. I didn't like the movie for a few reasons though. The major thing I didn't like about the movie was the ending of the movie. I feel like the movie could have ended it a little better. I mean after all it is a romance movie. I think that it should have had them back together or something. Yes, it did show them meet back up but that don't mean that they were anything more than just friends. The motifs that I liked about Dear John are actually the letters. I think it plays an important part of the theme because while John is away on duty that is the only thing that is keeping their love strong. The lighting is another important aspect when it deals with the theme. It is mostly all high lighting which I think makes it more cheery and makes you feel like the couple is in love. This movie reminds me a lot like all romance movies, such as, The Notebook, Sweet Home Alabama, and P.S I Love You. It lets you know that true love does exist and you will have to work at it, but the reward is so much better. It is a great movie and I think people who love romance movies will love this movie.