Rating of
3.5/4
Amazing...
Olive - wrote on 12/08/12
As I find myself attempting to write this review, I am struggling with what to say, but perhaps I will start from the most simple angle; I love this movie. Everything about it screams quality, from the leading roles (played by Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried), to the script, and finally to the impeccable editing and filming in general. Having read (and adored) the original novel, my first impression was quite judgemental, however I soon lost myself in the film. There are many changes (from the book) that were made to the movie; seemingly important parts were taken out, scenes were added, and so on, but it worked.
Amanda Seyfried did an amazing job playing Savannah, even though she approached the part in a rather odd manner, it made sense and contributed to the chemistry on screen between herself and Channing Tatum, whom, from my interpretation, was a near perfect John.
As expected from a Nicholas Sparks' book based plot, the story was intriguing, heart-wrenching and delightful. The only negative thing I can say about this film is that the end (quite differed from the movie), though sweet, was a little far-fetched, and was given a typical happy ending simply to console viewers.
