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The Last Song (2010)

Director: Julie Anne Robinson

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From Time Out London

Hot on the heels of ‘Dear John’ comes another Nicholas Sparks weepie. You know the drill: boy meets girl, while we wonder who’s going to die. But while ‘Dear John’ had capable, charismatic leads, ‘The Last Song’ stars a guy from ‘Neighbours’ (Liam Hemsworth) and Hannah Montana (aka Miley Cyrus). Hemsworth is not so bad, but Cyrus doesn’t convince, believing a toothy pout is a catch-all for any emotion but happiness. And her character pouts a lot: teenage Ronnie is sulking with her father (Greg Kinnear) while spending a summer at his beachhouse. Her parents have split, so she’s wearing a lot of black, but she starts brushing her hair when local hunk Will (Hemsworth) comes on the scene. As a chaste romance ensues, things are enlivened by 13-year-old Bobby Coleman as Ronnie’s brother: a cute, characterful kid, he’s the one who’ll get you laughing and blubbing. Anyone but Cyrus fans will find this one of the more inferior Sparks adaptations – and yes, that includes ‘Nights in Rodanthe’.

Author: Anna Smith

Time Out London Issue 2071: April 29 – May 5, 2010

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Megan said...

Posted on Jun 25 2010 15:26 I have always disliked Miley Cyrus, and to be honest, I still really don't like her that much, but in this movie she was so amazing! I read the book and she brought something more to the character. Truly Brilliant

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WolfGirl said...

Posted on Jun 25 2010 06:20 I sometimes watched Hannah Montana as a kid and enjoyed it, and eventually grew out of it.....I had very low expectations for Miley, but I love the book, so I saw it with my bff.
We cried together! I was blown away by Miley's acting, and I think she can go really far. I think peopple need to stop freaking judging her from HM and look at her acting NOW ^_^

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wiktoria said...

Posted on Jun 01 2010 14:33 when it is on ?

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kerry said...

Posted on May 25 2010 19:09 yes the last song is so so so so amazing xx
i love meiley she is allways herself thats why i like her ! u rock miley xxx

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megan said...

Posted on May 25 2010 14:58 This film is AMAZINGG!!! Love Miley Cyrus :):):) x

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Rosie said...

Posted on May 24 2010 00:33 Miley Cyrus is AMAZING! She is such a great singer and actress; the only reason some people don't like her and make mean comments about her is because they are simply jealous! Yes, jealous! Miley Cyrus is beautiful and smart and successful! And she should definetely get credit for her work. I LUV MILEY CYRUS! U go grl! LOL;)

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courtney biddulph said...

Posted on May 20 2010 16:14 omg i soo lole mylii cyrus and cant wate to see her new filf (THE LAST SONG) with my cuz courtney xxxxxxxxxxxx luv u court

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Abby said...

Posted on May 15 2010 08:21 I absolutely love MILEY CYRUS!! for lots of reasons. one she is a good actor and performer, and two, she is herself ALL of the time and does not act fake like a lot of this other famous people today. She is a huge role model to everybody and has a great head on her shoulders and it makes me mad when people talk bad about her..only because they are ALL JEALOUS i know..but still it makes me mad..Miley is not like every teen. She doesnt drink and use all this facebook stuff and I love her for bering different!! This was a GREAT film!!!!! One of Nicholas's BEST yet!!!! I have watched it 3 times now!! I have cried everytime. That little boy breaks my heart.. It is a great movies for all ages and I highly recommend it to everybody!!!!

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kuara said...

Posted on May 11 2010 10:30 i dislike mily cyrus i didn't like the hannah montaanah film atall i can't even spell her name! well me on the otherhand love her ( two peole writeing a comment while in business class year 11 bye x)

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Alyssa said...

Posted on May 08 2010 23:30 Well I thought this Movie WUZ AMMZING and just for the 411 Miley Cyrus isnt 15 she is 17

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kerry said...

Posted on May 08 2010 15:17 it was amazing

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hayley hulett said...

Posted on May 06 2010 18:32 i always thought that miley cyrus was cheesy and i didnt like her, but i now realize what a gud actor she is......im 16 yrs old and i now im too old to watch hannah montannah but,....wow i love miley now

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hungry said...

Posted on May 05 2010 17:56 i havnt seen the film yet but I will enjoy it

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olivia said...

Posted on May 03 2010 16:09 being 15 im not actually a hannah montana fan yet i loved this filmm so much i definately saw miley cyrus in a different light and thought she did well for a cheesy american actress i enjoyed lots :)

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