The Last Song (2010)

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A drama centered on a rebellious girl who is sent to a Southern beach town for the summer to stay with her father. Through their mutual love of music, the estranged duo learn to reconnect.

Film Overview
"The Last Song" is a 2010 American romantic drama movie directed by Julie Anne Robinson and based upon the 2009 novel of the very same name by Nicholas Stimulates. The film stars Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth, Greg Kinnear, and Kelly Preston.

Plot Summary
The film follows the life of a teenage woman named Ronnie Miller (Miley Cyrus), who is a gifted musician. Ronnie and her younger brother Jonah, are sent by their mother from New York City to Tybee Island for the summer season to live with their separated dad Steve (Greg Kinnear), who abandoned them to pursue a career as a pianist.

Character Development and Relationships
Ronnie at first resents her father, she rejects the piano, her erstwhile enthusiasm due to her father's desertion. Later on, nevertheless, she finds a sea turtle nest at the beach by her father's home and becomes the turtles' protector. Through her duty towards the threatened turtles, she discovers herself reconnecting slowly with her dad as they share in the duty.

Throughout the summertime, Ronnie meets Will Blakelee (Liam Hemsworth), a rich regional young boy with a problematic relationship with his snobbish parents. Their relationship is stuffed with obstacles, including a discovery about Will's involvement in a previous occurrence that hurt Ronnie's household. In spite of the misunderstanding, they grow close with time.

Climax and Conclusion
The discovery that Steve is terminally ill changes the scope of the movie and brings the family better together. It likewise brings about a substantial twist and emotional gravitas to the story. Steve's bond with his kids is reconstructed before his unavoidable death. At the movie's conclusion, Ronnie finally plays the piano once more; she performs a piece her father had been writing, the titular "Last Song", which he had been unable to complete due to his health problem. Finishing her dad's tune is her last acceptance of his love and a means to treasure his memory.

Themes and Reception
"The Last Song" is a story filled with the intricacies of teenage love, the importance of family relationships, handling desertion, and the power of forgiveness, all wrapped within the journey of self-discovery. The movie had combined reviews, but Cyrus's efficiency received appreciation for her more mature role compared to her "Hannah Montana" series. The film was a commercial success, earning over $89 million at the around the world ticket office versus a $20 million production budget plan.

General Impact
"The Last Song" resonates with its audience as it dovetails melodrama, love, and household characteristics into a tear-jerking story. The movie does not shy away from heavier styles and handles to weave together a powerful tale that leaves most audiences grabbing a tissue box. Between its mix of belief, music and star-studded cast, "The Last Song" is a movie that captivates a range of audiences.

Top Cast

  • Miley Cyrus (small)
    Miley Cyrus
    Veronica 'Ronnie' Miller
  • Greg Kinnear (small)
    Greg Kinnear
    Steve Miller
  • Bobby Coleman (small)
    Bobby Coleman
    Jonah Miller
  • Liam Hemsworth (small)
    Liam Hemsworth
    Will Blakelee
  • Hallock Beals (small)
    Hallock Beals
    Scott
  • Kelly Preston (small)
    Kelly Preston
    Kim
  • Nick Lashaway (small)
    Nick Lashaway
    Marcus
  • Carly Chaikin (small)
    Carly Chaikin
    Blaze
  • Kate Vernon (small)
    Kate Vernon
    Susan Blakelee
  • Melissa Ordway (small)
    Melissa Ordway
    Ashley
  • Nick Searcy (small)
    Nick Searcy
    Tom Blakelee