A Walk to Remember Reviews



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Absolutely Amazing - Review written on July 26, 2005
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Rating: 5 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.

Cry - Great song! Kind of bubble gum, but the lyrics are deep and work very well with the flavor of the movie. The funny thing is, though, she had the song recorded before the producer had even heard it or agreed to use it for the movie.

Someday We'll Know - Very good sound with Jonathan and Mandy. They blend perfectly. Great lyrics, too.

Only Hope - Wow! Listen to it and find out.

It's Gonna Be Love - Okay, but a lot like other Mandy Moore songs. Seems repetitive. I still like it, though.

If You Believe - Rachael Lampa is one of my favorite Christian singers, and I am very glad she sang this song. The lyrics are sweet... although not the best love song.

Only Hope (Switchfoot) - When I first heard the Mandy Moore version, I thought that something seemed wrong about singing it to a guy she's in love with. Sure enough, this is a Christian song to God. Switchfoot sings it with such emotion and there is an anointing on it. Absolutely wonderful.

As for the other Switchfoot songs... What can I say? Their music is always awesome in the sound, quality, and lyrics. I am truly impressed with their music and passion for Christ.

The other songs are good additions to the CD because they shake up the sound by bringing much-needed rock edginess.
Excellent! - Review written on July 05, 2005
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Rating: 5 out of 5

If you loved this heart-warming movie, you'll definitely love this soundtrack!! There's not one song on this cd that I am unhappy with; they're all great! I recommend this cd both Mandy Moore fans and A Walk to Remember fans!
Need help find a song - Review written on May 17, 2005
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Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 1 did not.

I loved the soundtrack of A walk to Remember but my only problem is that the one song that I really love isn't on the soundtrack or on the enhanced version either. If any one knows the song tiltle of the song when Landon(West)and Jamie(Moore)are talking on the school bus after they had tutured the children at the junior high school, please comment back. Its a rock song that (West)is listening to.
Amazing!!! - Review written on March 10, 2005
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

This soundtrack is so beautiful,and it pefectly depicts the movie. Switchfoot would not be so popular today without their contribution to this soundtrack. Mandy Moore really showed she is more than just an actress or teen pop star. "Only Hope" is so pretty and reveals the passionate side of the movie and Mandy Moore's character. This is totally appropriate for all ages and is incredible! So worth the money!
A Soundtrack to Remember - Review written on February 14, 2005
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Rating: 5 out of 5
4 customers found this review helpful.

I am a huge addict of movie soundtracks and nearly everytime I have been overwhelmed by the fantastic music. "A Walk to Remember" is certainly no exception, by combining soothing mellow rock with pop music to create an immensly enjoyable and powerful hour of music. The songs reflect off the deep themes of the movie and listening to this soundtrack really transports me back to the scene - as every good soundtrack should do.

1) "Dare You to Move" by Switchfoot.
This song is played at one of the critical changing points in the film (without giving too much away!) I have become a serious Switchfoot fan because of this soundtrack. Dare you to Move is a gorgeous and emotional song with nice lyrics.
8/10

2) "Cry" by Mandy Moore
This soundtrack features some of the best song Mandy Moore has ever sung. Though her lyrics are in typical poppy fashion and arent particularly original, it is nevertheless one of my favourites. "Cry" has the most beautiful uplifting melody and nice harmonies. It is the song played in the closing credits of the movie.
9/10

3)"Someday We'll Know" by Mandy Moore and Jonathon Foreman
A duet with Mandy Moore and Switchfoot's frontman automatically hints this is a good song! Its a sweet song, although not my absolute favourite, but I love listening to it to reflect back to the part in the movie when Jamie and Landon dance on her porch! *sigh*
8/10

4)"Dancing in the Moonlight" by Toploader
This song was a radio hit when it was released, so it was really nice to finally own a great song of the past. The song is played when Jamie and Landon are bonding. I love the intros and the great rhythm! It's just a really good song to let loose to!
8/10

5)"Learning to Breathe" by Switchfoot
The second of four songs on this soundtrack by Switchfoot. I love this song, mostly because of its instrumentals and chorus. It is played when Jamie and Landon show up to school together and I thought it just flowed so harmonically with the scene. I love this song!
9/10

6)"Only Hope" by Mandy Moore
Definately Mandy Moore's best song to date, let alone my second favourite off the entire album. This song is simply electrifying, with eerie piano and Mandy's voice is haunting. The song gave me shivers with its stunningly beautiful lyrics and I absolutely adore it! Mandy actaully sings it in the movie as Jamie at the school play
10/10

7)"It's Gonna Be Love" by Mandy Moore
This is the last of Mandy Moore's songs on the album. I like its melody and backing music and Mandy's vocals a good. Again, the lyrics arent very imaginative, but I still like it, and its in a good part in the movie and Landon gives Jamie a tattoo!
9/10

8)"You" by Switchfoot
This song is my all-time favourite off the album, and is now one of my favourite songs ever. Switchfoot nailed this song to perfection. Its instrumentals feature a harmonic cello and adds so much depth and emotion. The lyrics are stunning and the message behind this song is beautiful! Its an electrifying song! It's played during a huge turning point in the movie (again, I wont give anything away!)
10/10!! (without question!)

9) "If You Believe" by Rachael Lampa
I didnt really like this song. Mostly because I dont particularly care for Rachael's voice. Its my least favourite off the album. The song doesnt really play a big part in the movie either. Its only heard for literally 2 seconds when Jamie and Landon are driving in the car.
5/10

10)"No One" by Cold
It is the most heavy metal off the album. Its not a favourite of mine, due to its melody, doesnt really get me.
6/10

11)"So What Does it all Mean?" by West, Gould and Fitzgerald
I congratualte Shane West for his writing of this song. Its a cool song and Wests vocals arent half bad.
7/10

12)"Mother, We Just can't get enough" by New radicals
Gotta like this song! I really like it. Its fun and lively. Cool lyrics... "Theres something about YOOOOU!" hehe!
8/10

13) "only Hope" by Switchfoot
This is Switchfoot's rendition of the same song Mandy Moore sings, and again its one of the gems off the album! Its arranged differently, but still just as effectively and the vocals are stunning! Its played in one of the best parts of the movie, but if i said which bit... it would kinda ruin the ENTIRE movie! hehe
10/10




So in conclusion, "A Walk to Remember" Soundtrack is excellent! I never thought that pop music could be combined with rock and still make great listening but this soundtrack definately proved me wrong. Its an album i will look to for inspiration and comfort when I am not at my best. Beautiful!
You call this a soundtrack? - Review written on January 26, 2005
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Rating: 1 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 8 did not.

I havnt heard music this terrible since the Chicago Bears decided to make a music video. Hosnestlly the only thing worse than this soundtrack is the accompanying movie. Jared Fogel is to acting what this soundtrack is to music. I wish his diet consisted of Mandy Moore rather than subway because then we wouldnt have to deal with her. Please do the world a favor and if you buy this soundtrack burn it immedietly. I can't think of a more altruistic act than that. Also savage garden is terrible, anyone who likes them should go live in a womens prison with boy george. Brian C.....dont even try to respond.
A walk to remember fanatic!!! - Review written on January 01, 2005
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 1 did not.

Hi!!! I just want to say that i love 'A walk to remember' and i think the soundtrack is just as good because songs are VERY important in a film or it would be basiclly bare!!! I REALLY like the songs 'Someday we will know' 'Cry' and 'Its gonna be love' i think Mandy Moore is a really GREAT singer and actress and Shane West is BRILL and SOOOOO good looking!!! IT IS SOOO GREAT!!!
switchfoot's takeoff - Review written on September 11, 2004
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Rating: 4 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

I have never been a fan of all the "popular" girly music like Brittany Spears, Christina Aguilera and Mandy Moore, but when I saw the movie, "A Walk to Remember" my view changed a little bit. I still wouldn't buy any of Mandy Moore's cds, but this soundtrack is awesome. Also, this soundtrack put Switchfoot in the spotlight and is probably the reason they are popular today.
Long before Switchfoot's songs were on the radio,(as in popular radio) they were pretty much only on contemporary christian stations and appealed mainly to that crowd. I am not ditching that crowd, by no means, I'm just saying their music hadn't reached bigger stations until after this movie came out. Because this movie is spiritual and so touching it gave them the break they needed to reach the top of the charts.
This is the type of cd that you can just put into your cd player and drive as far as you want to go. You'd know what I mean if you listened to it. The lyrics in Swithfoot's songs are so softly spoken, and yearning to be listened to. The guitars are playing in the background, and it's as if they don't even exist. The lead singer definantly makes these songs complete, without him, they wouldn't be nearly as sucessful.
As for Mandy Moore, this is the best music she has put out, even to this day (in my opinion). Maybe it's because she was one of the leading stars in the movie, and that's what mainly all of the songs remind me of. I definantly reccomend this cd if you're in a mellow, "be by myself" kindof mood. Also, if you're a girl like me that get's in those "emotional" kind of moods and likes to sing along with whatever's on the radio, this is also for you.
Magnificant Disc! - Review written on August 08, 2004
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Music sensation Mandy Moore is my favorite Singer & had a lot to offer for this soundtrack. The beautiful ballad "Cry" was the third single from Moore's edgy & official sophomore album, "Mandy Moore". "It's Gonna Be Love" offers a wavy, dreamy tune & it really showcases Mandy's high vocal range. It had been an unreleased track until it popped up on here. "If You Believe" by Rachael Lampa is a lovely, inspiring song of dreams & desires...& her voice sounds absolutely gorgeous in it. Also quite poppy. Other tracks from this CD that have triggered myself include "Dare You To Move" & "Learning To Breathe" by Switchfoot & "Mother, We Just Can't Get Enough" by the New Radicals. "Someday We'll Know" by Jonathan Foreman of Switchfoot & Mandy Moore & "Only Hope" by Mandy Moore are each listenable songs.

If you're one that enjoys the instruments/sounds of the acoustic guitar, Pop, Alternative, Soft Rock, the classic piano; etc...then this soundtrack is most certainly for you.
GREAT!(...) - Review written on July 10, 2004
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

This c.d. was so(...) great! I liked every single song, and I listen to it all the time! It was a mixture of everything, and everyone could love it! A must buy! My Favorite Songs:

1. Dancing In The Moonlight
2. My Only Hope
3. Someday We'll Know

WOW!!!!! - Review written on May 19, 2004
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Rating: 5 out of 5
3 customers found this review not to be helpful.
I really luv this CD. The only prob is that I wanted to hear Only Hope online. The songs you can hear online stop before Only Hope. Oh, well. I wanted to know because I'm singing Only Hope in a talent show. Even though you can't hear my fav song, the whole CD rocks!!!
Help? - Review written on April 18, 2004
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Rating: 4 out of 5

This was a good soundtrack. It had a lot of good songs and it was not like bubblegum pop either. But one song that I really liked that was misisng was when Landon is getting dropped off at school by his friend for the first play rehearsal. Does anyone know what song that is?
Love the Music! - Review written on April 17, 2004
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 1 did not.

I love this CD it is very good.A good mixture of rock and ballads.Mandy has a very sweet voice and its just a very good CD!
Mandy Moores Only Hope - Review written on February 25, 2004
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
This is my favorite song only hope is soooo good i never liked mandy but now i do just because that song.
genius! - Review written on February 06, 2004
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

First of all if you think this is a poppy CD full of Mandy Moore's kind-of-hits, you're wrong. If you think it's a full-on religious CD, you are also wrong. One of my most favorite CDs of all time, I'd recommend it to almost anyone. Switchfoot's songs are great, and Mandy really shows off her voice in these songs. Her and Jonathan's Foreman's voices really play off of each other well. I also enjoy Mother I Just Can't Get Enough and Dancing in the Moonlight. Mandy has an amazing voice and so do all of the other artists on this CD. I bought this CD right after I watched the movie, which was also one of my favorites. I'd recommend this to all age groups. One of my friends and I really enjoy this CD. My sister, who's in likes it also, and my parents don't mind it, unlike a lot of music around these days. Highly recommended to anyone.
Only Gave It 5 Stars For Mandy Moore - Review written on January 20, 2004
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Rating: 5 out of 5
5 customers found this review not to be helpful.
I bought this CD on the first friday in february 2002. My cousin's birthday had already past, and we were having a party for her. The plan was, when she got over her & my brother would slow dance-like a birthdayish thing.
Anyway, I bought & they danced to "Cry". The Only songs I listened to all the way. All the other Mandy songs are great. The rest smell like cranky baby poop!
In my opinion, Mandy should have recorded the WHOLE soundtrack! Also, buy it & the movie & "Mandy Moore" CD!!!!!
One Of The Best Soundtracks of 2002! - Review written on December 29, 2003
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I saw the movie in theathers and I loved it!! The message is good and even the music is great!! Most movies out now have flukie music and it's no good. That's not the case in A WALK TO REMEMBER. The really thing that spoke to me during the movies is the music. Powerful songs like "Someday We'll Know" and "Cry." And the solo Mandy does in the movie in the play is awesome!! It's one of the best soundtracks out so far and nothing can replace it or do better then it. I love music for once and I love this music. It's great music to listen to anytime of the year! I'm in Acapella Choir at school and we have Follies each year! I'm going to suggest "Someday We'll Know" to be a debut cause everyone will enjoy it! Also, buy the movie on either VHS or DVD! It's out now! Thanks!
This CD and MOVIE rocks! - Review written on December 08, 2003
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Rating: 5 out of 5

My favourtie songs on this cd are all the Mandy Moore ones.They really go with the movie.So if you are a big Mandy Moore fan like me,then this is a must get!!!!
Excellent music to accompany the movie! - Review written on November 27, 2003
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Rating: 5 out of 5
5 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.

This cd is an excellent accompany to the movie. All the songs are good and they portray a different part of the movie.

1. I Dare You To Move - Switchfoot (5/5)
2. Cry - Mandy Moore (5/5)
3. Someday We'll Know - Mandy Moore & Jonathan Foreman (4/5)
4. Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader (4/5)
5. Learning To Breathe - Switchfoot (5/5)
6. Only Hope - Mandy Moore (4/5)
7. It's Gonna Be Love - Mandy Moore (3/5)
8. You - Switchfoot (5/5)
9. If You Believe - Rachael Lampa (2/5)
10. No One - Cold (5/5)
11. So What Does It All Mean? - West, Gould & Fitzgerald (3/5)
12. Mother, We Just Can't Get Enough - New Radicals (4/5)
13. Only Hope - Switchfoot (5/5)

Very Good - Review written on November 24, 2003
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Rating: 4 out of 5

I use this CD for about an hours worth of Ballet Stretches, I really enjoy it. AND believe me when I say I am not BIG on Contempory Christian Music, but then again there wasnt much about God in it, so Relax and Enjoy!
A great soundtrack! - Review written on November 11, 2003
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
OK...so I'm flipping through the channels with the TV remote one weekend, and I come across a movie called, "A Walk to Remember". Even though I'm 30-something, I'm a sucker for a good teen romance flick! As I'm watching the movie, I'm finding that I'm enjoying the music more than the movie. So I decided to buy the CD and boy, I was not disappointed! Not only is it my favorite soundtrack, but it's one of my favorite CDs altogether. I rarely ever give out a 5-star rating because I always feel there is room for improvement; however, this CD hits the nail right on the head and definitely deserves it.

I really wasn't a fan of Mandy Moore's prior to this --- I just thought of her as another one of those many brainless blonde pop performers. But her performance here has persuaded me to give her a second chance, and I will definitely be on the lookout for her future releases.

And what can I say about Switchfoot? I had never even heard of them before this, but they just blew me away. They are known as a contemporary christian music band, but their music is not what I would consider to be the typical (or expected) christian music sound. They were so good that they made me want to check out their other albums.

The only song that I could say seemed out of place here was the one by Shane West's band, "So What Does It All Mean?" on track 11. His band has more of a punk sound --- and although I didn't like it at first, it has grown on me (although I'd still say it's my least favorite track on the CD).

Really Sweet - Review written on October 23, 2003
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Rating: 4 out of 5

The soundtrack is just as sweet and wholesome as the movie. Not afraid to let the kids have this one.
My favorite soundtrack ever! - Review written on September 24, 2003
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

This CD is good from start to finish! At first I wasn't too impressed with the "Rock" type songs on the soundtrack, but once I gave them a chance, I fell in love with them! Mandy Moore shines on this CD and Switchfoot has some awesome songs also. I like every song on this CD and it is the only soundtrack that I have listened to this much before! I would recommend it to anyone, it is just an awesome CD!
Excelent Soundtrack - Review written on September 17, 2003
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Rating: 5 out of 5

The songs on this soundtrack gives me goosebumps whenever I listen to it.I could never get into this kind of music that much but Mandy Moore did a great job with all of her songs including her duet with switchfoot, so even if you are like me, and aren't into this kind of music I recomend you listen to this..... you'll love it!
A diverse collection "To Remember" - Review written on September 17, 2003
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Rating: 4 out of 5

The soundtrack to "A Walk To Remember" is one of the best teen-movie soundtracks since "The Princess Diaries" However, the two soundtracks couldn't be more diferent, despite appearences by Mandy Moore on both discs and films.
Of course Christian rockers Switchfoot have something to do with the difference. With four tracks on the CD, plus a duet between lead singer Jonathan Foreman and Mandy, they provide a large chunk of music. And the formerly under-rated band rocks! "Dare You To Move" starts off the disc, and, boy, is it awesome or what? Foreman's voice practically drips with emotion. The Mandy Moore song that follows, "Cry" is somewhat typical teen pop. However, "Someday We'll Know", the aforementioned Foreman/Moore duet, makes up for that, and Mandy's amazing reading of Switchfoot's "Only Hope" is almost better than the original.
But there are other talents on this project. Toploader's funky "Dancin' In The Moonlight" is a great deal of fun, and Cold's "No One" is great as well. 16-year-old Rachael Lampa shows she can rival Mandy and her pop-princess sisterhood in the poppy "If You Believe" West, Gould and Fitzgerald's "So What Does It All Mean?" drops the ball, but New Radicals picks it back up on "Mother" before tossing it back to Switchfoot to close the album with the original version of "Only Hope"
Bottom Line: An album worth "Remember"ing.
This is a great album - Review written on September 13, 2003
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Rating: 5 out of 5

The music on this album is not only catchy but memorable. Mandy Moore's "Only Hope" is wonderfully complemented by Switchfoot's version. The songs are also varied and not just ballads, as I would have expected. The songs are featured in the movie and for added interest, Shane West makes a contribution to the soundtrack that strangely enough, even my five year old daughter likes to hear!
A Walk - Review written on September 05, 2003
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Rating: 5 out of 5

What a wonderful arrangement of music I have ever seen. This cd took Mandy's "bubble gum" flavor music, to a more mature beat of music. I only wish Brintey or Christina would listen to this message. Good job mandy.
Awesome - Review written on August 26, 2003
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Rating: 4 out of 5

This is a wonderful soundrack the many moore version of only hope is fantastic for those of you looking i found a site that offers the "original" music not that baloney arranged music that you can buy at the local music store with the green cover this is the authentic music used while recording it was republished for selling they also offer violin, solo cello and all the other orchestra parts ...This is an awesome soundtrack!
wonderfull - Review written on August 20, 2003
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I live im Brazil. I would like to buy this CD. - A WALK TO REMEMBER, but I don't find here.in Brazil.
I can buy? How?
Please, help me

Thanks

~*~A "CD" To Remember ~*~ - Review written on August 16, 2003
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Rating: 5 out of 5

This cd has a song for everyone..theres such a good selection of songs..ones that touch you so much they bring tears to your eyes, ones that get you loosened up, one that you sit and listen to the sweet voice of Mandy Moore, and if its her your looking for this is it. This cd consists of quite a few of her wonderful songs, some you many not of heard of if you've never seen the movie, but will never ever forget the name of once you listen. I have one thing to say about this cd, that if you thought the movie and book were something to remember, this cd will do you one better. You'll not only remember it, but you'll be listening to it ngiht and day, happy or sad, its the perfect cd for absolutley any time or place. Being a teen you wouldn't think a cd had so much impact on me, but my family all listen to it, I listen to it every night when I sleep, and it is definatly one of the favorite car carry alongs. If you want to be a cd buy this one. It is " A CD TO REMEMBER".
A Great Soundtrack! - Review written on August 08, 2003
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Rating: 5 out of 5

This soundtrack is an awesome CD to listen to! It is a little sad(probably only if you've seen the movie or read the book) but is wonderful. Mandy Moore is great in this soundtrack, and so are all the other bands/people i.e Rachel Lampa,Switchfoot, Cold, Toploader, New Radicals, and West, Gould and Fitzgerald.
This is a awesome CD!
Really Good!! - Review written on August 02, 2003
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Rating: 5 out of 5

This is one of the best movies/soundtracks I have every seen!! Having been a cancer survivor twice...it makes me even more thank-ful. Mandy Moore has one of those really pure and beautiful voices...This was such a good soundtrack..I loved the songs "Only Hope" and "Cry"..but I also loved all the other songs..Best of Luck Mandy!
Great Movie, great soundtrack - Review written on July 28, 2003
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Rating: 5 out of 5

okay, do not listen to pepsiflower, because they obviously are stupid! The movie and soundtrack were awesome, stupid is the very last words I would use to describe this movie or soundtrack! It is worth every cent, it is a great movie. Pepsi flower is either crazy or totally unsensitive!
Bad movie, good soundtrack - Review written on July 25, 2003
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Rating: 4 out of 5
6 customers found this review not to be helpful.
Both the movie and book were, in my opinion, dumb. Maybe I just don't understand the power of love. Maybe I just can't get Mandy Moore's pop hits "I wanna be with you" and "In my pocket" out of my head whenever I see her. Maybe her brown hair just really gets on my nerves. They were both predictable (the good girl ALWAYS falls for the bad guy) and somewhat boring. But still, the soundtrack was way better than the book or movie and I highly reccomend it. It's not as upbeat poppy as Mandy Moore's most famous songs so I really reccomend it if you like that kind of stuff. Just listen to the clips to see what I mean.
It was good - Review written on July 18, 2003
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I like the soundtrack. Becuase of it Switchfoot became known as a band. The song only hope is actually written by Switchfoot, mandy moore just sings in the song. So all of you who love that song, you have switchfoot to thank. The song you by switchfoot is also very very good. In it he is talking God and it's a really good song. Ummm yeah I only like this album becauce switchfoot took off because of it and if you don't know who there are, get there cd, A beautiful Letdown. It's there newest and best one yet.