"The machine sent us The Last Song (2010), and we're just glad it didn't come with a Nicholas Sparks starter kit: fireballs, turtle eggs, and a lifetime supply of eyeliner."

Episode Description

In this episode of Movie Memory Machine, Landen and Truman dive into The Last Song (2010), a Nicholas Sparks adaptation that dares to mix teenage rebellion, sea turtle conservation, and terminal illness into one movie. With Miley Cyrus shedding her Hannah Montana skin, Greg Kinnear playing the world's most patient father, and a fire-juggling villain named Marcus, this is a film that aims for your heartstrings and occasionally trips over its own melodrama.

Major Cast and Crew

Film Synopsis

Rebellious teenager Ronnie Miller (Miley Cyrus) is forced to spend a summer with her estranged father (Greg Kinnear) in a quiet beach town. While reconnecting with him and rediscovering her love for music, she navigates romance with local hottie Will Blakelee (Liam Hemsworth) and a rivalry with fire-juggling bad boy Marcus. All of this unfolds against a backdrop of sea turtle protection and heartwarming family moments, culminating in a bittersweet farewell.

Episode Highlights

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