Spark’s “Last Song” exceeds expectations

There wasn’t a dry eye in the room when the credits for “The Last Song” started rolling. As the audience members sat there crying together they knew that they had just seen something wonderful.

The movie, distributed by Walt Disney Studios and based on a Nicholas Sparks’ novel of the same name, was everything that no one expected.

Both heartwarming and heartwrenching, the Hollywood movie makers have exceeded expectations.

“The Last Song” follows a young, troubled girl named Ronnie (Miley Cyrus) to North Carolina  during the summer when she visits her estranged father, played by Greg Kinnear. Through a series of events, Ronnie finds friends, love and reconciliation.

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of acting in this film. Cyrus certainly exceeded my expectations. I actually forgot I was watching a pop-princess.

Twelve-year-old Bobby Coleman’s performance as Ronnie’s little brother Jonah was second to none–he was as good as any well-seasoned actor.

Far from how it is advertised, “The Last Song” is not merely a romantic love story. It is a story about all kinds of love that we take for granted: Love between friends, love between siblings and love between a father and his child.

Ronnie’s father says to her in one touching scene, “Love is fragile and we’re not always its best caretakers.”

Of course, there is a romantic love story involved. It wouldn’t be the Nicholas Sparks many have come to love if there wasn’t.

Aside from that, “The Last Song” is a stunning portrayal of the complications of life and the ways in which we lovingly and graciously help each other through them.

The movie isn’t just a sob-fest. It’s funny, too, and surprisingly so. Anyone with a sibling, parent or friend will find him or herself chuckling at some point during the film. It is just that good.

And ladies, don’t be timid about dragging your fellas to see this one. It isn’t a chick-flick. It’s a life-flick. So anyone who has a life will enjoy it.

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Anonymous

Wed Apr 28 2010 15:48

I think that the people that are complaining about this movie need to know that this happens in real life and if they didn’t want to see it or wasn’t okay with what was going on in the movie, then that’s there own faults for seeing it and bringing their children under the ages of 13 into the movie. Since it was a PG 13 movie, obviously it wasn’t going to be okay for younger children. I also think that Miley Cyrus is growing up like most people in the world do, so, she has all the right to be taking on a role like she did. I thought she did a great job at the part and she will not always be Hannah Montana. If you’re going to bash on something you need to be able to take accountability for your part on the entire thing. I.E bringing your daughter to see the movie because you thought something completely different than what was thrown out before you. Nothing stays in a perfect world Fiona so suck it up and take reality.

Anonymous

Sat Apr 10 2010 12:33

It is an inspirational story about reconnecting with family, and Miley is growing up so children/ parents need to realize she isn't going to be a kid forever.

Anonymous

Thu Apr 1 2010 21:43

wow fiona, thank you for ruining the whole entire movie.

Anonymous

Thu Apr 1 2010 12:04

If you check, there's a parent missing in almost every disney animated movie. This movie didnt have anything bad enough to give it a rating above a PG.

Anonymous

Thu Apr 1 2010 01:11

I am a mother of a 10 year old boy and an 8 year old girl and they are both Miley Cyrus fans. We recieved free premier tickets to see The Last Song last night - I always check the rating and the only thing I thought I should worry about was that the movie may have a "stronger love story" than what we're use to seeing other Miley Cyrus movies.

I was very distraught after watching this movie, my daughter was in uncontrollable tears in from of a full cinema. I am dissapointed that this movie wasnt given a M rating and I am scared for all the other pre-teen Miley Cyrus fans who will go to watch this film. Please remember your "target audience" and that young fans (espeically girls) dont like to see movies where the father dies.

Fiona

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