A Walk to Remember (film)

A Walk to Remember is a 2002 film set in mid-1990s Beaufort, North Carolina, based on the eponymous 1998 novel by Nicholas Sparks. The movie stars pop singer Mandy Moore and Once and Again actor Shane West. The movie was directed by Adam Shankman and produced by Denise DiNovi and Hunt Lowry.

Related Topics:
Film - 1990s - Beaufort, North Carolina - 1998 - Nicholas Sparks - Pop - Singer - Mandy Moore - Once and Again - Shane West - Adam Shankman - Denise DiNovi - Hunt Lowry

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The movie was critically panned but was embraced by the respective fanbases of both actors.

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The movie revolves around the lives of two opposite high school teenagers: the daughter of a Baptist minister, Jamie Sullivan (Moore) and a jaded, aimless high school senior, Landon Carter (West).

Related Topics:
Baptist - Minister - High school

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When a prank on a fellow high-school student goes bad, Landon is punished by having to participate in various after-school activities, such as tutoring to younger children and acting in the school play. At these functions he meets Jamie, but does not befriend her immediately. When Landon realizes that he needs help for the play he asks Jamie to assist him. At school, however, Landon continues to look down upon Jamie and even mock her along with his closest friends.

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Eventually, Landon is intrigued by Jamie's positive attitude, forgiving nature and overwhelming faith. Landon falls in love with Jamie even though she had previously told him not to. The two begin dating, which threatens Landon's reputation and friendships with other students. He defends Jamie on various occasions and decides to end connections with his previous clique.

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Jamie finally tells Landon that she has a terminal medical condition and has stopped responding to treatments. As Jamie is hospitalized, Landon fulfills various wishes on Jamie's "Before I Die" list. The movie ends with Jamie passing away, but only after the couple was married in the same chapel as Jamie's deceased mother, which topped Jamie's wish list.

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Tagline: It all comes down to who's by your side.

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• Release Date: January 25, 2002 Nationwide.
• MPAA Rating: PG for thematic elements, language and some sensual material.
• Distributor: Warner Brothers
 
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