FILM 2010: DEAR JOHN

FILM 2010: DEAR JOHN

TRIVIA: On its opening weekend in the United States, it went to number one, becoming the film to finally end the reign of James Cameron's Avatar (2009), which had sat at the top of the box office for seven consecutive weeks.

"Dear John" is military slang for a letter from a girlfriend breaking up with a soldier.

The character of Alan was inspired by writer Nicholas Sparks' son, who is afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism.

Amanda Seyfried wrote the song Savannah sings to John. Titled "Little House," the whole song is featured on the movie's soundtrack.

FILM 1843: SAFE HAVEN

FILM 1843: SAFE HAVEN

TRIVIA: This is the first Nicholas Sparks film adaptation to have an actual antagonist.

This is the 8th film adapted from a Nicholas Sparks novel and the second one to be directed by Lasse Halström, the first one being Dear John (2010).

Keira Knightley was offered the role of Katie. Knightley chose to star in Begin Again(2013) instead.

Covered on episode 105 of the podcast How Did This Get Made.