The inspiration for A Walk to Remember was Nicholas Sparks' sister, Danielle Sparks Lewis, who died of cancer in 2000. In a speech he gave after her death in Berlin, the author admits that "In many ways, Jamie Sullivan was my younger sister". The plot was inspired by her life; Danielle met a man who wanted to marry her, "even when he knew she was sick, even when he knew that she might not make it". Both the book and film are dedicated to Danielle Sparks Lewis.
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- 1 SwitchfootI Dare You to Move 4:07
- 2 Mandy MooreCry 3:43
- 3 Mandy Moore & Jonathan ForemanSomeday We'll Know 3:42
- 4 ToploaderDancing In the Moonlight (2001 Remix) 3:52
- 5 SwitchfootLearning to Breathe 4:35
- 6 Mandy MooreOnly Hope 3:53
- 7 Mandy MooreIt's Gonna Be Love 3:51
- 8 SwitchfootYou 4:13
- 9 Rachael LampaIf You Believe 3:49
- 10 ColdNo One 3:17
- 11 West, Gould & FitzgeraldSo What Does It All Mean? 2:59
- 12 New RadicalsMother, We Just Can't Get Enough 5:43
- 13 SwitchfootOnly Hope 4:14
A Walk to Remember
(2002)4
" Find out who you are and do it on purpose."
| Country | |
| Runtime | 1 hr 41 min |
| Budget | $11 800 000 |
| Premiere: World | $47 494 916 January 25, 2002 |
| USA | $41 281 092 |
| Other countries | $6 213 824 |
| Box Office – Budget | $35 694 916 |
| Premiere: USA | $41 281 092 January 23, 2002 |
| first day | $4 554 491 |
| theaters | 2420 |
| rollout | 341 days |
| Digital: World | September 28, 2010 |
| Production Companies | |
| Also Known As | Un amor para recordar United States |
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Two North Carolina teens, Landon Carter and Jamie Sullivan, are thrown together after Landon gets into trouble and is sentenced to perform community service.Сast and Crew
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About the Book
A Walk to Remember is a novel written by Nicholas Sparks. It was published in 1999 and is one of Sparks' most beloved works. The story is set in the late 1950s in the small town of Beaufort, North Carolina, and follows the lives of two teenagers, Landon Carter and Jamie Sullivan, who fall in love despite their differences and the challenges they face.Author
Nicholas Sparks is a renowned American author known for his romantic novels that often explore themes of love, loss, and redemption. Many of his books have been adapted into successful films, and he has a significant following worldwide.Book vs. Film
The film adaptation of A Walk to Remember was released in 2002. While the movie captures the essence of the book, there are several differences between the two. The novel is set in the 1950s, whereas the film is set in the late 1990s. Additionally, some characters and events were altered or omitted to fit the cinematic format. Despite these changes, the core themes of love, faith, and transformation remain intact, making the film a faithful representation of Sparks' original story.Production
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Melodrama is littered with clichés and episodes, which are enough in almost every similar film, but on the other hand, can they really show something new or surprise the viewer? The actors are pleasant, the soundtrack is appropriate, the plot and outcome are not new, but they will move the viewer.
It’s strange, but I’ve never heard of this film, but it turns out to be quite popular. And you can understand why. You’ll have to look hard to find such a tear-jerking action. I myself almost shuddered at the end and almost let a tear run down my cheek… But there’s too much vanilla, of course.
I cried when I watched it for the first time at age 10, and I cried again at 30. In my opinion, this is an excellent indicator for melodrama. Yes, it’s full of clichés, but it’s sweet, it’s about relationships, about love, about friendship. And he’s almost 20 years old, just a second!
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