About Dear John

"Dear John" is a romantic drama film released in 2010, directed by Lasse Hallström, and based on Nicholas Sparks' 2006 novel of the same name. The plot unfolds around a young soldier, John, who falls in love with a conservative college student, Savannah, while he's home on leave. Their story is a test of time, with long-distance correspondence as their only connection for most of the narrative.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey with screenplay by Jamie Linden. Shot in Charleston, South Carolina, Hallström's masterful storytelling, combined with the lush southern settings and captivating performances from the cast, made this film a touching story about love, war, and the depths of the human heart.

Actors

• Channing Tatum as John Tyree: A special forces army sergeant who falls for Savannah. Tatum exhibits a lot of depth in his performance, capturing the internal battle inherent within his character.
• Amanda Seyfried as Savannah Curtis: A college student who falls in love with John during her spring break. Seyfried brings a delightful innocence to the role.
• Richard Jenkins as Mr. Tyree: John's father who has autism. Jenkins brings an emotional depth to his performance, showcasing his character's struggle and relationship with his son.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film beat James Cameron's "Avatar" off the number one spot at the box office in its opening weekend.
• The house used as Savannah's was actually a set built on a beach in Isle of Palms, South Carolina.

Quotes

• "Two weeks together, that's all it took. Two weeks for me to fall for you." - John
• "The problem with time, I've learned, whether it's those first two weeks I got to spend with you, or the final two months I got to spend with him, eventually time always runs out." - Savannah

Music, Soundtrack

• "Paper Weight" by Joshua Radin and Schuyler Fisk
• "Little House" by Amanda Seyfried
• "The Moon" by The Swell Season