Dear John

About Dear John

"Dear John" is an American romantic war-drama movie released in 2010 directed by Lasse Hallström, and screenplay by Jamie Linden. The film is based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks. The primary plot revolves around a soldier, John Tyree, who falls in love with a conservative college student, Savannah Curtis, while he's home on leave. After 9/11, John feels it's his duty to re-enlist, and Savannah must decide if she can wait for the man she loves while he's in harm's way overseas.

Making / Production

The production of "Dear John" was led by Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, with Screen Gems being the distribution company. Much of the movie was filmed in Charleston, South Carolina, recreating the visually appealing scenes that were described in Sparks' novel. The authenticity and care with which the locations were selected and depicted add to the over all feel and mood of the film.

Actors

• Channing Tatum as John Tyree: He effectively displays the emotional struggle of a soldier torn between his duty and love.
• Amanda Seyfried as Savannah Curtis: Seyfried gives a heartfelt performance as the young, sparkling woman who falls in love with John.
• Henry Thomas as Tim: Thomas' portrayal of Savannah's neighbor is both captivating and poignant.
• Richard Jenkins as Bill Tyree: He convincingly plays John's recluse father, showcasing a deep and emotional performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the fourth movie to be made from a Nicholas Sparks novel.
• "Dear John" knocked out "Avatar" from the No. 1 spot at the box-office after a reign of seven weeks.
• Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried took a mini boot camp to prepare for their roles.

Awards

"Dear John" was nominated for multiple Teen Choice Awards in 2010, including Choice Movie Actress for Amanda Seyfried, and won the award for Choice Movie: Drama.

Quotes

• "Two weeks together, that's all it took, two weeks for me to fall in love with you."
• "So, we'll never be apart?"
• "I promise, it's like the moon, it's always there."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Little House" by Amanda Seyfried
• "Think of Me" by Rosi Golan
• "Dear John Theme" by Deborah Lurie
• "Paperweight" by Schuyler Fisk and Joshua Radin