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Book was better
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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Pretty good overall but if you read the book you're going to be disappointed. It's a lot more vague about the character backgrounds than I hoped it would be but I still enjoyed it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from boston
I was really looking forward to this movie after just finishing the book. It was as good as I expected and had a couple different twists that were different than the book. I can't wait for it to come out on dvd now!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Dear John
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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Loved it! Romantic and well written. Loved the Notebook and this had a lot of the same elements.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Dear John
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Michigan
If you read the book you will love this movie! Channing Tatum did a wonderful job portraying John. I think the movie followed the book fairly close.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Definite Must See!!
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Norman, Oklahoma
This is a terrific feel good movie. They strayed from the book a bit but it was still a good movie. The casting was great, but I thought they could have picked a better Tim.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Good Rental
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from keller
If you compare it to the Note Book you are going to be very disappointed!!! It is a good rental at best and I can guarantee you will only watch it once!
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
What?
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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Definetly not what I expected they cut out too much in the previews to make it look like a really happy film. But really justa screwed up 20 year old who treats his dad like dirt. I was about to get up and walk out the theater becuase the way the son treated his dad made me cry about 5 times.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Good
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Orlando, FL
I thought the movie was really good! I loved Channing Tatum in it and I thought he did an awesome job! Amanda Seyfried was very good, because I know it's hard to portray a really annoying stupid character like savannah. The only things I didn't like were that they cut out really important stuff, or changed it. I didn't really like the ending because I had no idea if they got back together or not. Otherwise it was very good.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Excellent Movie!
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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I definitely reccommend this movie to anyone who enjoys chick flicks. I am planning on seeing it again here in the next week. I thought it was one of the best tear jerkers I have ever seen! Make sure to bring your kleenex!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Oklahoma
We loved this movie. It was good for both guys and girls. Im sure GUYS would have liked a little more war action but Im not sure girls would have seen it if it had.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Uhh weird
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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not what i expected and pointless after they were no longer together and she married some old guy.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
The Book is better
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Dallas, TX
I would off waited till it came out in DVD. They cut out many of the good parts and replace it by story lines that were not in the book. I understand that is not always the same as the book but don't change it! The ending is not a happy one in the book. The only good part is Channing Tatum body hehe.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Good Movie
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Huntsville, AL
The father/son relationship was great in the movie. Channing Tatum & Amanda Seyfried have great onscreen chemistry and I enjoyed the movie up until the ending. I think the ending was rushed & very incomplete as others have said. The entire sold out theater agreed as the movie ended. I would recommend seeing this movie although I think the ending definitely does not compare to The Notebook!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
Hated most of it, liked some of it
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Nebraska
The movie was a huge disappointment. My girlfriend was really excited for it so I jumped on board. It started off okay, I thought the dad did an amazing job, and really made you attach to his character. Channing tatum was good, the girl didn't fit the part. The ending was absurd and I hope that they weren't implying at the end that they ended up together, becuse the girl really annoyed me.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Can't decide what it wants to be....
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Los Angeles, CA
I spent most of this movie trying to figure out whether I was watching a war epic or a 2-hr episode of Dawson's Creek. There's definite chemistry between Tatum and Seyfried and I look forward to seeing them together in a better film in the future. However, "Dear John" is a movie that's touching at times, but fails to focus us on the romance or the characters or the war.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
not so good
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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Started out promising then slowed down & fell apart. The ending was rushed and incomplete. The entire audience (sold out!) walked out shaking their heads & complaining or laughing that this movie was a waste of time & money. Too bad. The Notebook was milestones superior!
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
Book > Movie by far!
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Mequon, WI
Channing Tatum's body was the only good thing about this movie. Reading the book, I was balling about 4 times. The movie, I only cried once and it was during a scene with John and his father. As far as the rest of the movie, I don't think that the writers of this movie even read the book!
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Good start
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Scottsdale, AZ
The movie had a great beginning, but odd ending. Amanda Seyfried was an okay actress, but overall the movie was enjoyable.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
drag on much
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Milwaukee, WI
as a guy i went in with low expectations and this movie sure did deliver. the movie tended to drag on and things were never fully explained for the most part. i definitely should have waited for this one to come out on dvd
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
Really??
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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Let's just face it, there will never be another Notebook!!! No matter how many lame attempts are made. "Dear John" was my favorite Nicholas Sparks book so far and i was beyond excited to see it. All I can say is i was extremely disappointed!!!! The movie dragged, did not follow the book, and Amanda Seyfried was NOT the right Savannah. Channing Tatum did a good job as John, but the love story between them was never full developed. And the book had such a powerful ending, unlike the movie, in which everyone in the theater shouted out, "really?" cause it was so blunt and unemotional. Truly a slow boring movie, without any chemistry or plot development.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Dear Channing Tatum
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Chicago, IL
This is the first movie where I can say Channing Tatum did not annoy me. As for the movie itself? It's a mix of "The Notebook" with a splash of "Hurtlocker" and a drop of "Rainman". This Nicholas Sparks guy needs to stop focusing on the same love story forumula (spoilers ahead): Young Boy lives with his father, meets a rich girl, falls in love, writes letters, rich girl moves on, young boy becomes more of a man and returns home, rich girl's feelings never went away, blah blah blah. Through out all of this he throws in another medical/psychological case. Eh, this movie is ok.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Good Movie
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Elmwood, La
Good movie. Bad ending. Channing was a great role for the guy, and Amanda was Ok for the girl. The dad was the the best.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
What a disappointment!!!
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Birimingham, Al
I, like many people, waited months for the release of Dear John. I was very excited about this movie. I love Nicolas Sparks books and movies. I did not read this book so I thought since I had nothing to compare to it I would love it. I have to say it was quite the opposite. The relationship in the beginning was rushed and I didn't believe it. And the ending sucked. I was so dissappointed. I will say channing tatum was wonderful but that was the only good part.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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I really loved the movie but i do agree it could of used a better ending . All in all i would still recommend the movie to friends and family
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Greatest movie i have ever seen
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from florence, ky
fantastic! everyone should see it! i loved it!!!! greatt movie
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Nothing like the book.
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from San Diego
I should have known not to read the book first. The movie was so different than what I read. The acting was lacking the writing was choppy. Even if I hadn't read the book before seeing this movie I would only rate it 3 stars. I'm very sad at the changes made. I was angry that I spent $12.50 to see it in the theater. Should have waited fof DVD.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
good if you didnt read the book
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Hartford, CT
The ending made it less sad than the book, but why was Tim's brother his son in the movie? Loved the portrayal of the Dad, and Channing Tatum was the best part! Amanda was ok as Savannah.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Lack of Ending
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from CT
I really enjoyed the movie, probably because I never read the book. Channing Tatum was a great actor for the part, but I feel that Savannah's part could have been played somewhat better by another actress. The lack of an ending did ruin it; there was no resolution. Up until the end though, I really liked his movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Good Movie
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from Fort Smith, AR
I've been wait for this movie for so long. My friends and me bought our tickets in advance to be sure that we got to see it on opening day. I loved Channing Tatum in this movie. He captured the chacater better than i thought. Amanda Seyfried was the perfect person to play opposite Channing. My only problem with the movie was the ending. I wanted something more. But all in all this will be one of them that i will watch over and over.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
Where was the ending?
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
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from inglewood, ca
I really felt bad for my girlfriend who was really looking forward to seeing this movie after reading the book. The acting was ok but the storyline jumped all over the place, but the "LACK" of an ending killed it for both of us.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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