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great movie
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from KC, MO
Very good movie and emotional. I found myself tearing up quite a bit.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Great Romantic Movie
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from Conway, AR
I did not read the book, and heard the story line was very different. Either way i really really liked this movie!!! Its the best love story movie since the Notebook in my opinion! Def worth seeing!!!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Good Movie but not Great
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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Just another notebook type movie, although everyone knows what happens at the end
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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This was a really exceptional movie,be sure and bring kleenex if you are going to be watching it!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from miami, Fl
my expecations for the movie were really high or maybe the movie wasnt as good as the book was since i thought it was going to have the same storyline.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Great movie
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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I really liked this movie. I would recommend this to my friends. I am reading the book now.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
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Dear John is thee best!
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from Lodi,CA
Dear John was a good movie, I mean you cant expect the movie to be good as the book its not going to happen. So I think Dear John was an amazing movie I deffinately loved it and would watch it again!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Disappointing after reading the book.
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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The movie had NO emotional comparison to the book. Nicholas Sparks' book was way stronger. I read the book this past summer and really enjoyed it ! However, the movie missed to express the chemistry between John and Savannah. It's difficult to connect to John's past, and his time in the war. Even 9/11 was difficult to relate to. The ending was nothing like the ending of the book which was way more powerful. Overall, it was very disappointing. This could have been a fantastic production, but I feel chemistry and passion were missing. :(
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from Louisiana
It was ok although I thought it was going to be a lot better than it was. The book is WAY better.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
AMAZING!
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from randolph, MA
loved the movie it was soo cute and channing just made it a million times better
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
dear john
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from Moore, Oklahoma
My firend and I really did enjoy this movie. It was very romantic, had real life issues and would have been in better taset had it not been for the barn scene. I am a grand mother and I saw children at this movie and a lot of young girls in the theatre. I think this part of the movie could have been done with better taset and less visual. having said this I am grateful the scene was not worst. MIstery in the bedroon should still be jsut that for the mistry of it and not the visual of it. thank you very much
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Something is missing
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from St. Louis, MO
This is a very good film but not a great film nor up to the standard of "The Notebook". Something seemed to be missing; whether it was in the novel by Nicholas Sparks, the screenplay by Jamie Linden or the direction by Lasse Hallstrom, I don't know. It left me with a feeling that there should have been more to the story. Channing Tatum's portrayal of sergeant John Tyree was somewhat wooden and unimaginative. Amanda Seyfried's Savannah Curtis was believable but there didn't seem to be any chemistry between her and Tatum. The best performance was by Richard Jennings in the role of Tatum's father.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Dear John
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from Burbank
The movie is ok. It's something you can expect from a Nicholas Sparks novel. I heard the book is better, but most books are better than their movie counterparts anyway. Overall, the plot, the ending and everything else is quite expected - overall, it is ok.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
Dear John--Disjointed Mess
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from Dallas
This film was so weak and flimsy, I can hardly believe it got produced. I appeared that several endings had been shot and the result was a grab bag of old footage strung together. Why would she write a break-up letter like that? Completely out of character. How could he stay away from his sick father for 5 years or more? Completely out of character. How did they get back together? The ending was completely incomprehenisible! What a directorial/editing mess. It would be nice to actually SEE the film that was advertised. Horrible waste of money. Every one in the theater was laughing at all the wrong moments and then you could hear the gasps and "what the _ _ _ _ happened? When the credits rolled. Stupid, stupid.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Just okay
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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Teeny boppers probably love this movie. Didn't read the book first, but hear it is better. Did not like the ending.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Loved it!!
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from Madison area
Started out a little slow but then it was great!! Loved it!! Amanda Seyfried was great in MaMa Mia and also great in Dear John! We look forward to seeing more of her!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
very emotional; not so good ending
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from sterling heights, MI
I read the book so i already had an idea of what the movie should have been in my head. The movie did an ok job but the book like always was better. The movie is very emotional especially if you know what its like to send someone you love off to fight for our country. I cried for most of the movie as did most of the women in the theater did. The only thing that really dissapointed me was the ending. Yes I'm sure the ending was perfect for most of the people who watched it but for those of us who have the read the book know that the book does not end the way it does in the movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
A true love story
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from west springfield, ma
This movie really made me remember why i love my fiance. You'll laugh and you'll cry and you'll see how two lovers must feel when war tears them apart. I loved it and I'd recommend this movie to everyone.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from mass
This movie was terrible. 10 minutes before it ended I stll didn't know what the point was.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Book was better
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from Oklahoma City, OK
This movie was OK, but the book was way more meaningful. I think the movie adapted the story to the outcome the book left you hanging for or wishing for, but that really takes away from the deeper love story.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
mixed feelings
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from Kansas City, MO
I'm not sure exactly what I was expecting, but I left feeling like "oh that wasn't what I expected". I would have like to see more character depth, like what exactly was in John's past. More on his relationship with his dad, more about what Savannah was feeling while John was away. John's father was probably the most interesting character. The whole Tim thing wasn't even believable. I did feel the connection between John and Savannah, and the moment with John and his father was touching. The rest was not very good.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Alright movie
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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Wow..after reading this book, the movie was not all that great!...I was disappointed!..The book is way better!
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Tear Jerker...
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from Texas
This movie was great! It had lots of unexpected turns which keeps the movie from being too predictable.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Touching storyline
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Very good movie. Not as much of a "chick flick" as I thought it might be. The storyline actually was very touching. The actors portrayed their characters very well.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Overall good
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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I'll see it again.I will say though not to read the book before watching this movie, the ending is changed and so are a bunch of different parts. I LOVE Nicolas Sparks and Dear John was one of my favorites of his books. I cried uncontrollably when reading it. I had some teary eyed moments watching the movie but nothing like I'd expected. I don't understand why they have to take something so good and change it into something that will lead people to think Nicholas Sparks isn't as great as he is. Some people don't read the books and I think judge him as an author based on that. I was quite disappointed that on the trailer the main song that they play (not sure of the title) they leave it out of the movie :(
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
dear john
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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it was a tear jerker... I made up my own ending to the fact that Savanah and John got together. I would have like to actually see them together in the end... getting married and such
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
I will own it
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from Rex, GA
The movie stays fairly faithful to the book. Tatum does a good job as the man torn between love and honor. Seyfried is, as usual, excellent. I will definitely purchase this one when the DVD is offered.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Dear John
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from Overland Park, KS
AWFUL. Caught myself rolling my eyes in several parts. It was just too cliche. I am sure if all you wanted to do was look at the guy you would like it. The girl was annoying and the acting was terrible. Don't waist your money.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
surprisenly touching
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from Johnson County, Kansas
Dear John was not the typical "CHICK FLICK" that I am used to being dragged to. On the contrary the cast and story demonstrated a surprisingly good feeling at the end. Outstanding performace by Richard Jenkins.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
Lukewarm at Best
PostedFebruary 7, 2010
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from Los Angeles
Went in not expecting much, came out not having received much. The majority of the movie was dedicated to the building the love story between Savannah and John, and very little of it developed the surrounding characters, who later become quite relevant to their relationship. Coupled with poor acting skills the movie felt very one note. You want to buy their love story, but they shove it down your throat to the point of nausea. The most intriguing portions of the movie involved John's father, played by Richard Jenkins, who gave a heart tugging performance. The ending just felt wrong. If you do a tearjerker, commit to it. Don't have second thoughts with a cop out ending.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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