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A Walk to Remember
2002 102 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.5
Drama, Romance
Director: Adam Shankman
📖 Based on the novel
«A Walk to Remember»
byNicholas Sparks
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Description
When the popular, restless Landon Carter is forced to participate in the school drama production, he falls in love with Jamie Sullivan, the daughter of the town's minister. Jamie has a "to-do" list for her life, as well as a very big secret she must keep from Landon.
Budget:
$11.8M
US Gross:
$41.28M
Worldwide:
$47.49M
Starring
Mandy Moore
Actor
Shane West
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Peter Coyote
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2002
— Breakthrough of the Year
Key opinion
A Walk to Remember is a polarizing melodrama that elicits deeply divided reactions between those who find it a transformative, emotionally resonant masterpiece and those who view it as a collection of tired, manipulative clichés. While fans praise the sincere performances of Mandy Moore and Shane West as the heart of the film, critics often point to its formulaic plot and idealized characters as major flaws.
| Acting | Mandy Moore and Shane West deliver sincere, convincing performances that anchor the film's central romance. | |
| Emotion | The emotional impact is profound for many viewers, frequently described as a tear-jerker that leaves a lasting impression. | |
| Score | The soundtrack, particularly Mandy Moore's performance of 'Only Hope,' is highly effective at creating a poignant atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure and character arcs rely heavily on predictable teen-romance tropes and manipulative plot points. | |
| Theme | The film’s tone is subject to debate; supporters celebrate its earnest, life-affirming message, while detractors find the characters and story too idealized and formulaic. |