The Last Song DVD Review

Yesterday, August 17, 2010, was the release of The Last Song. I’m not much of a theater girl so I was eagerly awaiting this release! When I found out I had the opportunity to review it I was ecstatic. See I love Nicholas Sparks. I’ve been reading his books and they always touch my life in one way or another. This book, The Last Song, is my favorite book that I’ve read. Ever. It is also the only book that has made me cry harder then I have ever cried from a book before.

I was concerned though that the movie could never live up to those expectations. In my opinion the movie almost carries a slightly different story. Many things are completely different- and of course left out. I think the changes made keep this movie able to be separate from the book. I really enjoyed the movie and thought they did a great job. It was still of course a tear jerker but no where near as bad as the book.

Miley Cyrus did an excellent acting job portraying the part of Ronnie who is from NYC and is just plain mad at the world. Now that she’s being sent off to her father – that she hasn’t spoken to in three years – in a small Carolina town she is anything but pleased.
This movie will share with you her journey to rebuilding her relationship with her Dad and her venture into first love.

Synopsis:
Miley Cyrus (“Hannah Montana,” Hannah Montana: The Movie) and Greg Kinnear (Oscar® nominee, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, As Good As It Gets, 1997, Little Miss Sunshine, You’ve Got Mail) star as an estranged father and daughter in this year’s most heartwarming love story. Bobby Coleman (Take, Martian Child), Liam Hemsworth (Knowing), Hallock Beals, Kelly Preston (Jerry Maguire, The Cat in the Hat), Stephanie Leigh and Nick Searcy (Castaway, The Ugly Truth) round out the cast. Directed by Julie Ann Robinson (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Big Love”), The Last Song is set in a small Southern beach town where father and daughter reconnect with the help of their shared love for music. The journey is complete with discoveries of friendship, first love, and second chances. Bonus Features for The Last Song:
• Set Tour with Bobby Coleman – Audiences will have an all access pass to see how a film is made through the eyes of the new up-and comer and star of The Last Song, Bobby Coleman. This rambunctious eight-year old will bring his fans along as he does everything from interview Adam Shankman and Miley’s security team, to going on a seashell scavenger hunt. • Making of the Music Video, “When I Look At You” with Miley Cyrus – Go behind- the-scenes of the music video, “When I Look At You”. It will feature recording studio footage, b-roll from the set, interviews with Miley and crew, clips from the film and music video. Audiences will learn how the film’s motif, southern summer romance, is incorporated into feel and theme of the music video.
• Miley Cyrus Music Video: “When I Look At You”

Blu-Ray Exclusive
• Alternate Opening Sequence: The Church Fire (With optional commentary by director)
• Deleted Scenes (With optional commentary by director)
o Ronnie At The Piano
o Steve & Ronnie At The Beach
o Hospital Montage
o Vegan Cookies
o Juggling On The Pier
• Audio Commentary– with Director Julie Anne Robinson and Co-Producer Jennifer Gibgot.