“A Walk to Remember” is a film telling the high school love story of a jaded “bad boy” who falls in love with a Christian girl that his group of friends do not approve of. This low-key, non-preachy, faith-based Christian film was well directed by Adam Shankman (“The Wedding Planner” 2001) from a screenplay by Karen Janszen. It was adapted from the 1999 novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks.
Mandy Moore is the star of the show, and turns out an outstanding performance as Jamie Sullivan, the preacher’s kid. This was her first starring role. Shane West was quite believable as her boyfriend. Also worth mentioning is Peter Coyote as Mandy’s church pastor father, and Daryl Hannah as West’s mom. Others include Laura German, Clayne Crawford, Paz de la Huerta, Matt Lutz, and David Lee Smith as Dr. Carter.
The watchable “A Walk to Remember” was successful at the box office for producer Denise Di Novi, Di Novi Pictures, Gaylord Films, Pandora Cinema, and Warner Bros. Pictures. Mandy Moore won the Best Breakthrough Female Performance award from the MTV Movie Awards.
A Walk to Remember (2002)
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My Review
“A Walk to Remember” is a film telling the high school love story of a jaded “bad boy” who falls in love with a Christian girl that his group of friends do not approve of. This low-key, non-preachy, faith-based Christian film was well directed by Adam Shankman (“The Wedding Planner” 2001) from a screenplay by Karen Janszen. It was adapted from the 1999 novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks.
Mandy Moore is the star of the show, and turns out an outstanding performance as Jamie Sullivan, the preacher’s kid. This was her first starring role. Shane West was quite believable as her boyfriend. Also worth mentioning is Peter Coyote as Mandy’s church pastor father, and Daryl Hannah as West’s mom. Others include Laura German, Clayne Crawford, Paz de la Huerta, Matt Lutz, and David Lee Smith as Dr. Carter.
The watchable “A Walk to Remember” was successful at the box office for producer Denise Di Novi, Di Novi Pictures, Gaylord Films, Pandora Cinema, and Warner Bros. Pictures. Mandy Moore won the Best Breakthrough Female Performance award from the MTV Movie Awards.