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Rating: 5/10 (17 May 2010)

An adaptation of Nicholas Sparks's novel of the same name, Lasse Hallström's 'Dear John' is average fare about two lovers. I had zero expectations from the film, and that's the reason I wasn't disheartened.
'Dear John' has it's heart at the right, but it's brain is confused, like me. The film beings on a promising note, but loses pace as our hero goes on War. The Richard Jenkins track is a yawn, it looks out of place. Even the culmination leaves a lot to be desired. Nonetheless, 'Dear John' is one-time watch.
Hallström's direction is good and so is Terry Stacey's Cinematography. Acting wise, Channing Tatum is excellent. Amanda Seyfried is decent, she excels in the finale. Richard Jenkins does not deliver. His role does not do justice to him! Others are fine.
'Dear John' was not a dazzling experience, but a decent effort. Watch it if you must!