It was definitely A Walk to Remember. The movie was released in 2002. It made me think “Is anyone smarter than a 5th grader like me when it comes to love?” At that time, I was a 10 year-old kid who was never been in love but in love with the idea of love. This movie taught me how.
I have borrowed a book from a classmate and that was the very first romance novel book that I have read in my entire life, aside from those Filipino pocketbooks that are loitering around the house way back. After finishing it, I was really encouraged to see the movie for myself. So, I had a DVD borrowed but that’s when I was already on my 1st year in high school. Yet I still feel the same drama within me. I have watched it again when I was a freshman in college. And recently I have watched it all over again, now that I am on my last year in undergraduate school. Tears -- the manifestation of my inexplicable emotions were still present. Even if I stare at the cassette tape I have bought, more when I listen to the soundtrack sang by the top lead actors themselves, watch video clips online, read articles about it on the internet and look at still photos of the movie, the same rush of hopeless romantic blood creeps into my veins.
The ones to blame are Jamie Sullivan who was played by Mandy Moore and Landon Carter portrayed by Shane West. I charge the romantic story written by Nicholas Sparks on his novel, adapted on screen by Karen Janszen, the movie itself who was directed by Adam Shankman who was recognized after directing the movie “The Wedding Planner” and Warner Brothers for producing a heartwarming film as this, guilty beyond unreasonable doubt. It showcased the pastoral scenery of the small town of Beaufort in Carolina, providing a wonderful milieu for the blossoming of first true love. And aside all its beautiful elements—sincerity, trust and forgiveness, hope and sacrifice, it was more à propos to miracles. Miracles we tend not to believe, but exist for real. We just aren’t able to become aware of it happening already.
A campus heartthrob, Landon (West) and dedicated reverend’s daughter Jamie (Moore) were falling gin each other’s arms in this movie. Landon lived a life of prominence, pleasure, and excess, abusing and looking down on anyone outside and below his cool circle of friends, including Jamie. He’s forced to take on charity work after devising a dim-witted stunt that nearly paralyzes one of his pals. While mopping up hallways and tutoring youngsters, he came across Jamie. And there, everything else followed. Chance and fate brought them together and Jamie teaches Landon there is a different way to live and love.
The part where Landon grants Jamie’s wishes on her Top 50 to-do list with all his might was indeed a most wanted and my personal favorite. Especially the scene where he took Jamie on the border of Beaufort and he got her feet straddling the state line which makes her in two places at the same time, was a simple yet the coolest way of making her happy. Jamie, in her every move and speech, reflexively affected and inspired Landon, to have faith in himself and refurbish his life into something worth living. Landon, in turn, became her ever-dependable stronghold, especially in the face of tragedy.
The screenplay was a bit different to the book, and many would agree that the movie was better than the novel. Sentimental though not mushy, this is not only for the young, but for all viewers. After watching it, you sure would want to see more in life. You’ll see and learn more of God’s purposes in everything that is happening in our lives and miracles that we just close the eyes to. This is definitely a feel-good-must-see movie for everyone who inhales and exhales. Learn to inhale love, exhale hatred, and breathe with GOD in your life.
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