A Walk to Remember (2002)

The story of two North Carolina teens, Landon Carter and Jamie Sullivan, who are thrown together after Landon gets into trouble and is made to do community service.

Director:

Adam Shankman

Writers:

Nicholas Sparks (novel), Karen Janszen (screenplay)

Stars:

Mandy Moore, Shane West, Peter Coyote

4 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shane West	...	Landon Carter
Mandy Moore	...	Jamie Sullivan
Peter Coyote	...	Reverend Sullivan
Daryl Hannah	...	Cynthia Carter
Lauren German	...	Belinda
Clayne Crawford	...	Dean
Al Thompson	...	Eric
Paz de la Huerta	...	Tracie (as Paz De La Huerta)
Jonathan Parks Jordan	...	Walker
Matt Lutz	...	Clay Gephardt
David Andrews	...	Mr. Kelly
David Lee Smith	...	Dr. Carter
Xavier Hernandez	...	Luis
Marisa Miller	...	Ms. Garber
Paula Jones	...	Sally

Storyline

In North Carolina especially in Beaufort a prank on a guy goes wrong and puts the student in the clinic. Carter, a famous student with no plans for the future, is held responsible and forced to join in after-school community service activities as consequence, which include starring as the lead in the play. And participating in these activities is Jamie Sullivan, the reverend's daughter who has great ambitions and nothing in common with Landon. When Landon decides he wants to take his activities seriously, he asks Jamie for help and begins to spend most of his time with her. But he starts to like her, that he did not expect to do. They relationship, much to the chagrin of Landon's old popular friends and Jamie's strict reverend father. But when a heart-breaking secret becomes known that puts their relationship to the test, it is then that Landon and Jamie realize the true meaning of love and fate.

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Plot Keywords:

rebellious teenager | death of teenage girl | death of young girl | death of a girl | sad ending | 

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Taglines:

She didn't belong. She was misunderstood. And she would change him forever.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements, language and some sensual material

Did You Know?

Trivia

The inspiration for Jamie Sullivan's character and some of the events in the book/movie are from Nicholas Sparks' sister, Danielle Sparks Lewis (whom the book and movie are dedicated to).

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Goofs

When Jamie is singing "Only Hope" during the play, there is a piece of hair that on her face in some scenes and is not during others.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Dean: Is he here yet?

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Alternate Versions

The DVD audio commentary mentions that they filmed a scene where Landon sings "Only Hope" to Jamie while she is sick in bed. It was edited out because it was too depressing.

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Connections

Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Romantic Movies with Sad Endings (2017)

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Soundtracks

It's Gonna Be Love
Written by Anthony Michael Bruno and Thomas V. Byrnes
Performed by Mandy Moore
Courtesy of Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

surprisingly good

This movie doesn't have an original plot, but it is good because of the 2 leads give wonderful performances. Mandy Moore is especially good as the straight-laced preacher's daughter. And I liked how they showed the transformation of Shane West's character. It was very believable. Of course, the ending won't leave you dried-eyed. It's sad, but we get to witness a sort-of "miracle" as the film puts it of how a wayward teen turns his life around. The music was great too.

FINAL VERDICT: I definitely recommend this. It isn't just some teen movie. The film has depth and the acting is much better than you would expect.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 January 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Walk to Remember

Filming Locations:

Atkinson, North Carolina, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$11,800,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$12,177,488, 27 January 2002

Gross USA:

$41,281,092

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$47,494,916

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Pandora Cinema, DiNovi Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1