Dear John is a quintessential "tear-jerker." It doesn't reinvent the romance genre, but it executes the Sparks formula with more sincerity and better acting than many of its peers. It is a solid choice for viewers who enjoy emotional dramas centered on love and longing.

Directed by , the film follows the bittersweet romance between John Tyree ( Channing Tatum ), a Special Forces soldier, and Savannah Curtis ( Amanda Seyfried ), an idealistic college student.

: Includes English subtitles, which are helpful for the softer dialogue scenes.

: The film explores heavy themes of sacrifice, the toll of long-distance military life, and the complex relationship between John and his father ( Richard Jenkins ), who has undiagnosed Asperger's syndrome . This subplot is often cited as the most moving part of the movie. Technical Note on the File Name

: Options for 480p (Standard Definition) and 720p (High Definition). For a visually soft, scenic film like this, 720p is generally preferred.