I gave this movie two chances and both times it let me down, even though I wasn't expecting great things from it in any case.
I haven't read the book as I usually try to steer clear of most sappy love stories, but from what I hear from everyone that has read it, it is wonderful. Because I saw the movie, I won't read the book. Jeremy Elliot plays a Sam that is totally unbelievable and impossible to relate to and empathize with. The other actors' characters don't stand out either. The one exception to this would be Heather Beers' Charly. Fun, lovable, and humorous, she almost manages to save this film, despite a few shaky scenes. The two stars that I gave go to her.
Be it known that I am a member of the church as well. The principles that the movie teaches aren't bad, but the movie sucks. I almost fear retaliation from the mormon populace for giving this film such a bad review. Good thing I don't live in Utah.
Bottom line: Horribly written, horribly acted, and like the majority of LDS pop culture films, and utter let down and complete waste of time.
I haven't read the book as I usually try to steer clear of most sappy love stories, but from what I hear from everyone that has read it, it is wonderful. Because I saw the movie, I won't read the book. Jeremy Elliot plays a Sam that is totally unbelievable and impossible to relate to and empathize with. The other actors' characters don't stand out either. The one exception to this would be Heather Beers' Charly. Fun, lovable, and humorous, she almost manages to save this film, despite a few shaky scenes. The two stars that I gave go to her.
Be it known that I am a member of the church as well. The principles that the movie teaches aren't bad, but the movie sucks. I almost fear retaliation from the mormon populace for giving this film such a bad review. Good thing I don't live in Utah.
Bottom line: Horribly written, horribly acted, and like the majority of LDS pop culture films, and utter let down and complete waste of time.