Dear John

Original Ranking: #25 out of 33
Date Watched: 02/24/10
Current Ranking: #8 out of 12

Amy says:
This love story movie is a roller coaster ride of emotions. Of course a character dies and it is really, really sad. That is how it works with Nicholas Sparks’ stories, right? Even knowing that, the movie still has some surprises including the happy ending. I absolutely loved watching the messy, real-life kind of love story play out on screen. Dear John is one of the movies that reminds me that even though love isn’t always perfect, the good times make the bad times worth being tangled up in.

Nic says:
This movie left a bad taste in my mouth. Amy has introduced me to a few Nicholas Sparks movies, and I thought I had a handle on what was in store for me with Dear John. But I couldn't have been more wrong. I guess I can give Sparks that much: he does know how to spin a story. I am on board with the story until we get to find out who Savannah's new husband is. After that point, I just could no longer wrap my mind around the purpose of this film.