The Last Song (2010)
Miley Cyrus, Greg Kinnear, Liam Hemsworth
Ronnie (Cyrus) and her brother, Jonah (Bobby Coleman) are sent to spend the summer with their father (Kinnear). Since the divorce between her parents, the relationship with her father has suffered. It is his ultimate decision that this will be the summer he makes amends. To get to know the daughter he once knew, the one who shared his passion for music. While avoiding her father’s attempts at reconciliation at all costs, Ronnie meets Will (Hemsworth), a local in this small southern beach community. The obvious attraction between them brings them closer together and a close friendship ensues. As their relationship deepens, Ronnie begins to open up and let her guard down. In one summer, Ronnie will find what it means to love, forgive and let go.
I was nervous watching this movie. Of course after reading such a wonderful book, you can’t expect the movie version to live up to your standards. After reading “Dear John” also by Nicholas Sparks and seeing the movie I was disappointed to say the least. (FYI, a movie that will never be apart of my beloved movie collection) As the movie developed, I found that the movie stayed true, or as true as any movie will allow. The movie is not only about first love, but also the love between a father and daughter. Miley Cyrus was a perfect fit as Ronnie, also being a teenager, stuck in between being a girl and becoming a woman. Ronnie is a strong character, one that behind the façade, loves with her whole heart. A daughter that a father would be proud of. The movie tone is slow but sweet and has a good balance of both her scenes with Will and her father. For me, Greg Kinnear was amazing; he is one of my favorites in the roles of supporting actor. Personally, I would suggest cuddling up with this book and enjoying the beautiful story the way Nicholas Sparks wrote it and then watching the movie, it will make you appreciate it that much more!
Favorite Scene: Something a little different this time, I've decided to post the video of "When I Look at You" by Miley Cyrus. This video is for the movie, has some great clips and has a beautiful melody. Enjoy!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_VdwVr-Ua4&feature=related
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