Letters of love! Dear John was a box office success when it hit theaters in February 2010, boasting the most successful opening weekend for a film based on a Nicholas Sparks novel.“Dear John was largely modeled on probably the best film love story ever made, Casablanca,” Sparks told Collider at the time of the movie’s release. “This is essentially that story.
It’s just a modern, updated twist on that story and, of course, with its own distinct elements.”The romantic war drama follows Staff Sergeant John Tyree (Channing Tatum) and Savannah Curtis (Amanda Seyfried), who meet when the former is on leave in South Carolina.
In the short time they spend together, the pair form a strong bond and agree to continue their relationship via letters.The pen pals initially plan to start a life together, but their brief stint apart turns into years when John extends his deployment following the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Savannah moves on with her neighbor Tim (Henry Thomas), but she never stops loving her longtime correspondent.In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesMuch like their characters, Tatum and Seyfried had an instant connection when they met on the set of the film.“Right away, I liked him so much.
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