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Dear John (I) (2010) 6.0
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Reviews: 161 user | 154 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com A romantic drama about a soldier who falls for a conservative college student while he's home on leave. Director:Lasse Hallström |
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Cast
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| Channing Tatum | ... | ||
| Amanda Seyfried | ... | ||
| Richard Jenkins | ... | ||
| Henry Thomas | ... | ||
| D.J. Cotrona | ... | ||
| Cullen Moss | ... | ||
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Gavin McCulley | ... | |
| Jose Lucena Jr. | ... |
Berry
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| Keith Robinson | ... | ||
| Scott Porter | ... | ||
| Leslea Fisher | ... | ||
| William Howard Bowman | ... |
Daniels
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| David Andrews | ... | ||
| Mary Rachel Dudley | ... | ||
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Bryce Hayes | ... | |
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While John is on leave in his hometown, he finds Savannah, a college student visiting the town. Although love was unexpected, it doesn't mean they didn't find it. With the knowledge of John having to leave for the army, their love still lives, until his re-signs on due to the 9/11 attack. Troubles invade and their love put on hold. One cannot bear it anymore; can the other? Written by Fiona Anderson
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What would you do with a letter that changed everything ? See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some sensuality and violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
5 February 2010 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Querido John See more »Box Office
Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£1,995,301 (UK) (16 April 2010)Gross:
£5,445,790 (UK) (14 May 2010)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Written by Nick Hexum
Performed by 311
Courtesy of Volcano Entertainment III, LLC and The RCA/Jive Label Group, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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The character of Alan was inspired by writer Nicholas Sparks' son, who is afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism. See more »Goofs
In a few early scenes when John and Savannah are hanging out, it's supposed to be 2001 but Savannah is wearing skinny jeans, which only became popular again (from the 1950s or so) at the end of the decade. See more »Quotes
John Tyree: No matter where you are in the world,the moon is never bigger than your thumb.See more »
Soundtracks
"Amber"Written by Nick Hexum
Performed by 311
Courtesy of Volcano Entertainment III, LLC and The RCA/Jive Label Group, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment
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Not having read anything about the film (or book) beforehand, I went into the cinema with no expectations, (though I was worried it might be a soppy, pull-at-the-heartstrings epic like The Notebook).
This wasn't the case. There were so many times when I thought 'Oh, I hope this doesn't happen', or 'I hope they don't do what I think they're going to do', and they didn't. There are moments of sadness, but some of them could have been made a lot worse.
The story isn't unique, (neither is The Notebook) but it is executed in a way that makes you feel as though you're watching something new. Channing Tatum is the lovable beefcake reminiscent of Marky Mark, and Amanda Seyfried is cute, delivering well executed dialogue. And I did actually think they had good chemistry, despite what other reviewers have said. Channing's John is an army boy who had a lot of issues growing up, so you can't expect him to be overly forthcoming with his emotions.
Richard Jenkins gives a great performance as the father, and even Henry Thomas is likable as the neighbour (I must be the only person in the world who hasn't seen E.T. so I didn't recognize the name at first).
To me, this was acted out a lot better (and even structured better) than Twilight: New Moon, which I assume is meant to appeal to the same audience. I know to some that isn't saying much, but perhaps our expectations are a bit high these days. If you want to see a sweet love story with likable characters, then you might just enjoy this film.