Haven't Read the Book so enjoyed the film and music

Rating: 7/10 (21 May 2012)

Rented the film primarily as a Sunday night chick-flick. I quite like warm and fuzzy films. I haven't read the book but actually on the face of the film wouldn't mind doing so. Felt it started a bit slow but liked the building tender relationship between John and Savannah. thought all the acting sensitive and not overly-dramatic. There were areas that could have been explored a bit more, quite a lot of big themes here that had to be whizzed through in under 2 hours, but the central one of John and Savannah was well, just purely romantic, in an old-fashioned way. I'm also not a great fan of overly-sugary endings targeted at the American market, but I don't think this was the case here. Having watched the alternate ending, felt the choice was right- enough to leave you thinking but more appropriate. Overall pleasantly surprised, had a good sob..what more do you want for a weekend film?