That was an excellent one.

Excellent, a Must See

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

I have to admit it ...eyes were full of tears and the heart was hurting for the characters in this movie. A great movie...not really..but a great love story YES. In the vain of "the Notebook" it makes your heart do the thinking. When watching the two characters interact on an emotional trail only, its hard to not to become involved. As I watched my mind stepped back 65 years wondering if somehow I could connect with my first love...you know that 4th grade little girl that sat in front of you with long hair that you just couldn't keep from touching. Even as a little boy I know I loved her with all my heart. When that faithful day came her family had to move to Chicago...2500 miles away, I cried for months. Her image never left my mind. Even today I see her as she was 65 years ago...loving her as much today as I did then..Crazy , huh If you haven't seen the movie ..don't miss another day.

My mum and I used to always watch Hallmark's Hall of Fame movies on TV, and of all the sappy movies we watched, only two we ever fell in love with; The Flamingo Rising and The Love Letter. And for the first time, I will be giving spoilers.The Love Letter is about a man named Scott who purchases an antique desk circa the time of the Civil War. In the secret compartment of this desk, Scott finds a love letter to the imaginary lover to Elizabeth Whitcomb, a 29 year old woman who is set up to marry a man she does not love. Through the glorious power of suspended reality and the help of Scott's mother, Scott is able to write back by using ink and paper of the time period, a period stamp, and mailing it at a post office built post-Civil War. Lizzie is able to reply by simply placing the in the compartment, where Scott then finds them. The two fall in love, whilst Scott is engaged to the seemingly dull Debra. Then, when Scott falls into a comma after a bicycle accident, Lizzie visits Boston where she becomes acquainted with Caleb Denby, of the 19th Massachusetts, who just so happens to look like Scott back in the 20th century, yet with a mustache, and is off to Gettysburg. Lizzie writes this, and when Scott wakes, he makes quick haste to look up Mr. Denby, and finds the sad truth that he dies at Gettysburg. Of course, Scott tries to change history, and sends warning, just in time to see his magical post office go up in flames, but his love for Lizzie pushes him through the fire, and he gets the letter off. Lizzie gets it, but Caleb is already in battle, as she rushes out the door, hops a train, and gets a cab to Gettysburg. She finds him in the wounded, though, with only heartbreakingly enough time to exchange a few words before he slips away. And that is where I ball…and I don't stop for the rest of the movie. I believe love lost is the worst thing in the world. I hardly believe that having loved and lost is better than to not have loved at all. The ending is a nice wrap up, with Scott ending up with Lizzie's works, publishing them, and visiting her grave, only to be bowled over by a dog that happens to be owned by a women who just so happens to look exactly like Lizzie.So…why do I love this movie? I have no idea. But each time I watch it, I find myself gripping the sheets in the hopeless effort that maybe just this one time the story will end differently…though it does give you a happy ending…slightly. Meh…depends on your opinion really I guess. Poorly acted for the most part, and only slightly poorly written, The Love Letter stars Campbell Scott as Scott, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Lizzie, and Estelle Parsons (best known for her award winning performance in Bonnie & Clyde) as Scott's mother, who encourages him to reply to Lizzie's letters. The plot is surprisingly more complex than initially thought, and has pleasant, not thought of twists that keep the viewer hooked, that is if they can sit through what I believe to be some of the driest acting on the fact of the planet—quite honestly, I've seen much better in high school plays. But, girls, if you are in that mood where all you want to do is eat chocolate and watch movies that will make you cry, The Love Letter is a must.

Some might think that this movie might be a little dumb (it's not the most original idea) or way too sentimental, and I'm surprised myself how much I enjoyed it (and continue to enjoy it -- for me, it stands up well to multiple viewings). I would think it owes much of its success to Jennifer Jason Leigh and Campbell Scott-- they're both so charming in their roles and are fully committed to making this fantastical story ring true. I think they are the heart of why I find myself liking this simple movie so very much.Another quality that adds to the enjoyment of the movie is the (seeming) attention to details in recreating Civil War era settings. There are for me a few glitches in the script that detract from the fantastical storyline and which could have been easily fixed to blend realism and fantasy more completely, but these are not large enough to mar the end result.

If you're not a romantic and/or unwilling to suspend belief, this movie isn't for you. If you think that there are such things as a truly unexpected plot twist in a romantic movie, this movie really isn't for you. In short, the movie was made perfectly for the audience it intended to target. Don't get me wrong. There's nothing spectacular about this movie, but it certainly does charm you into liking it, and it most definitely entices you into watching more than once. It's sweet and wonderful with a somewhat bittersweet ending. And for those grumbling about the ending, I thought it was perfectly fine. There was no way for Scotty and Elizabeth to be together, and he moved on as he must, just like she did. That's not to mention that he didn't lay his grief aside lightly. From the onset of the relationship, Scotty already knew that Lizzy was dead, and standing in front of her grave only gave confirmation of that. Seeing Lizzy's descendant and asking her out for coffee was a somewhat odd but not unbelievable thing for him to do. He needed to move on, and in front of him stood a woman that reminded him of Lizzy, except for the whole being alive bit. It's a much more believable ending than sending him back in time or sending her forward, but it's not so sad as to have him die to come to her.To sum up, the Love Letter is a sappy, soppy, touching movie about two individuals who find themselves at an impasse. They're in love, but they've never met nor will ever be able to meet. It's a love that, literally, spans the passage of time. This movie will touch your heart if you let it.