I haven't had such a great time watching a movie in a very long while. I was hesitant to watch this because I didn't know anything about it and the title was quite misleading since it doesn't suggest any particular genre. I watched it anyway without much expectation since I have been doing that with a whole lot of other movies recently.
The opening scene itself was already a hook and from there on the entire movie kept its charm and magic right to the very end. I was teary eyed for so many scenes that I lost count. I love the scene with the tree, which was simply heart wrenching, and the one with the mentally challenged brother, and the yard, and the eggs, and the he said, she said narration.
The movie is based on Wendelin Van Draanen's young adult novel but it is set in 1957 to 1963 instead of 1994 to 2000. With Rob Reiner at the directing helm it's as good as some of his classics like Stand By Me, When Harry Met Sally, Misery and A Few Good Men. Great performances by the leading stars by Madeline Carroll who plays the spunky girl with a strong head on her shoulders, and Callan McAuliffe, the all American boy who hasn't a clue about love. Although the supporting veteran casts had brief roles they could still command their presence Rebecca De Mornay to Anthony Edwards, John Mahoney, Penelope Ann Miller and Aidan Quinn.
I guess if you've ever been in love secretly, appreciate the beauty of nature, had a bit of family conflicts, get moved easily by heartfelt moments, into oldies and reminisce on your childhood days once in a while you might really like this movie they way I do.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0817177/
8/10
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