The Last Song is impressive, yet seems rushed

Rating: 6/10 (4 April 2010)

Before I watched The Last Song tonight, I came in with an unbiased opinion of Ms. Cyrus; I came out with the same opinion. I read the novel before I watched the film, so I knew somewhat that was going to happen; Mr. Nicholas Sparks wrote the screenplay before the novel, so something was going to be different right? Of course. Though not much was changed, I felt they could have spent more time with the characters, and shown the audience more of an emotional connection they brought to the big screen. I've got to say though, Miley Cyrus handled herself quite well for her first "non Hannah" film. They we're certain parts of the movie that was somewhat, corny? For example, "How did you become so nice? Nice guy school or something?" I thought to myself, that's an awful line. Although good for some of the audience that was attending the film.
The end of the film was a beautiful tragedy with a Father-Daughter relationship at it's peak. The connection Kinnear and Cyrus share is believable; and honestly, more equipped than what I thought I was going to see. Bobby Coleman was wonderful. I loved his lines, and the emotional scenes? I was impressed.
All in all, this film was not the greatest of all time, and nor was it supposed to be. It's a film about losing your way, and finding your way back home. It's about first loves, heartbreak, and tragedy; all fit into a impressive Nicholas Sparks adaption. I for one, am glad I went and experienced what this film had to offer.