The Last Song (2010)

A drama centered on a rebellious girl who is sent to a Southern beach town for the summer to stay with her father. Through their mutual love of music, the estranged duo learn to reconnect.

Director:

Julie Anne Robinson

Writers:

Nicholas Sparks (screenplay), Jeff Van Wie (screenplay),

Stars:

Miley Cyrus, Greg Kinnear, Bobby Coleman

3 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Miley Cyrus	...	Ronnie Miller
Greg Kinnear	...	Steve Miller
Bobby Coleman	...	Jonah Miller
Liam Hemsworth	...	Will Blakelee
Hallock Beals	...	Scott
Kelly Preston	...	Kim
Nick Lashaway	...	Marcus
Carly Chaikin	...	Galadriel
Kate Vernon	...	Susan Blakelee
Nick Searcy	...	Tom Blakelee
Adam Barnett	...	Teddy
Michael Jamorski	...	Lance
Melissa Ordway	...	Ashley
Carrie Malabre	...	Cassie
Lance E. Nichols	...	Pastor Harris

Storyline

Ronnie's (Miley Cyrus) and her younger brother, Jonah's, parents are divorced. They live with their mother until this summer they are sent to live with their father (Greg Kinnear) in a small town on the beach. Ronnie resents her father and has no intention of being friendly or even talking to him for the summer. But after meeting a handsome guy and beginning to fall in love, Ronnie starts rediscovering her love for music, something she shares with her father. Reconnecting with music revives a kinship with her father which proves to be the most important relationship she may ever experience.

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Plot Keywords:

love | summer | beach | pianist | young love | 

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Taglines:

A Story about Family, First Loves, Second Chances and the Moments of Life That Lead You Back Home.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic material, some violence, sensuality and mild language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 March 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Untitled Miley Cyrus Project

Filming Locations:

Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£679,698 (UK) (30 April 2010)

Gross:

$62,933,793 (USA) (9 July 2010)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Touchstone Pictures, Offspring Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Thunderstorms, tropical rainstorms and jellyfish were just some of the natural difficulties the production had to contend with during filming.

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Goofs

When Will and Ronnie are arguing on the beach about her not wanting to be another in his long line of girls she is wearing a necklace. At one point she turns to leave and when she turns back around the necklace is tucked into the neckline of her shirt. Once again she turns to leave and when she turns back the necklace is back on the outside of her shirt.

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Quotes

Kim: We're not perfect. Any of us. We make mistakes, we screw up but then we forgive and move forward.

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Connections

Featured in Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #17.109 (2010)

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Soundtracks

"She Will Be Loved"
Written by Adam Levine, James Valentine
Performed by Maroon 5

User Reviews

It was just so..... flat

I didn't read the book, didn't want to. A bunch of my friends went to go see this movie, and I went with them. There are a few things wrong with this movie. First, Miley Cyrus cannot act. I mean, at all. It's painful to watch. Second, there is no originality. Just mix up a bit Twilight and most of Dear John, and you've got rather predictable The Last Song. Third, the characters. Ronnie is annoying enough without Cyrus, unbearable with her. She was such a brat at the beginning that I felt no pity the rest of the movie. Will makes several idiotic mistakes that cause Ronnie to have another temper tantrum. The little brother is cute, but irritating at times. Overall, this is just a flat, overrated chick flick that has the depth of a Disney Channel movie.