A Walk to Remember

Name: A Walk to Remember
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: January 25, 2002
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 35
Cast: Mandy Moore, Shane West

2002

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 26 Critic Reviews

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: January 25, 2002 | PG

Starring: Mandy Moore, Shane West

Summary: Set in the lowlands of North Carolina, this story follows the rite of passage of a jaded, aimless high school senior (West) as he falls in love with a guileless young woman (Moore) he and his friends once scorned. (Warner Brothers)

Director: Adam Shankman

Genre(s): Drama, Romance

Rating: PG

Runtime: 101 min

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Roger Ebert

A love story so sweet, sincere and positive that it sneaks past the defenses built up in this age of irony. Read full review

Ellen A. Kim

What saves the film is the chemistry between the two leads. Read full review

Chuck Wilson

West delivers the emotional goods when tragedy strikes in the final reel. If 17-year-old pop star Moore isn't a skilled actress, she's at least unassuming. Read full review

Mike Clark

Goo oozes without mercy in A Walk to Remember. Read full review

Stephanie Zacharek

A vehicle for teen singing sensation Mandy Moore. As vehicles go, it's an Edsel. Read full review

Scott Tobias

Basically a prim, desexualized "Carrie," told from the prom date's perspective and featuring Peter Coyote in the Piper Laurie role. Read full review

Michael Dequina

A monstrosity of a movie that I am all too eager to forget. Read full review

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MatthewS.

Feb 16, 2006

this is the most touching and influening movies I ever seen.

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anduenatafa

Apr 7, 2019

While watching this movie, some things were said by the main character Jamie that really made me think about how things happen for a reason. Landon became a huge, yet unexpected, part of Jamie's life at the right time and it brought me joy that she had the happiness she deserved. This movieWhile watching this movie, some things were said by the main character Jamie that really made me think about how things happen for a reason. Landon became a huge, yet unexpected, part of Jamie's life at the right time and it brought me joy that she had the happiness she deserved. This movie brought me laughter and it really got to my emotions. If you're someone who doesn't mind crying in movies, then I highly recommend this movie!… Expand

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naimur27

Jun 22, 2014

"The Best " movie i have watched till now and nothing beats it ,not even the notebook,especially if your a teenager.the soundtrack was awesome and the last song "cry" was really moving.Not ashamed to say that i cried after watching it.

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kyle20ellis

Apr 1, 2022

I love the writing of Nicholas Sparks, I find it very heartfelt and honest. When it comes to the book A Walk to Remember, it was good with a heartfelt ending and characters and the story did touch me, but some of dialogue was occasionally lazy and repetitive for my liking.

The movie is aI love the writing of Nicholas Sparks, I find it very heartfelt and honest. When it comes to the book A Walk to Remember, it was good with a heartfelt ending and characters and the story did touch me, but some of dialogue was occasionally lazy and repetitive for my liking.

The movie is a decent one. It does try to stick to the spirit of the book even if one or two of the details aren't as coherent, and it mostly succeeds. The pace can be a little too mannered though, and although most of it is genuinely touching there are other times throughout the movie when the story and subject matter tries a little too hard to evoke emotion. There is the length too, I personally felt it could have been shorter.

However, A Walk to Remember is beautifully filmed, with beautiful locations and striking photography. The soundtrack is poignant and beguiling, the script tries hard to excise some of the more lazy and repetitive dialogue of the book and while some of it is still a little too repetitive for my taste it is also very honest and heartfelt. The story was enough to warm and break my heart, and the ending touched me hugely. The direction is eager as are the performances. Shane West is very charming and Mandy Moore is convincing, but Peter Coyote and Daryl Hannah are the ones who really impress.

Overall, while it does try too hard sometimes A Walk to Remember is a decent movie. For other movies based on Sparks' work, I recommend The Notebook and Message in a Bottle over this both of which genuinely resonated with me, but as a film A Walk to Remember is much better than the forced and predictable The Last Song. 7/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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toyygarr

Jan 10, 2020

bad screenplay, very bad lead acting and very boring 1h 41 min. Do not have to watch this movie!!!

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lindswitz

Jun 16, 2015

I was very disappointed after watching this movie. After reading the book, I automatically fell in love with the characters and could not wait to see them come to life in the movie. The script writer left out almost everything from the book which I for one, was very shocked about. There wereI was very disappointed after watching this movie. After reading the book, I automatically fell in love with the characters and could not wait to see them come to life in the movie. The script writer left out almost everything from the book which I for one, was very shocked about. There were so many beautiful scenes in this book and the way Nicholas Sparks writes is like a work of art. In the book, Jamie is portrayed has the girl who always helps the needy. She is always volunteering at the orphanage. I thought it was very strange how they left such a significant detail out of the movie. My all time favorite part of the book was when Landon went to collect the money jars for the orphans for Jamie. I can honestly go on and on about how poorly this movie was directed. But than again, the books are always better than the movies.… Expand

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