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The Last Song with Miley Cyrus

Written by Jonathan Jacobs

If only the butterflies had flown away before Miley set foot on the set of The Last Song. This production is nothing more than one veteran actor risking his career to help two youngsters make a lasting first impression. If only Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus had lived up to Greg Kinnear’s expectations this film could have been something special. Most Nicolas Sparks novels (though not my preference) are special works of literature. The only thing that could deface any one of them is a poor adaptation such as the film version of The Last Song. There is good news though folks! Halfway through Miley finds her stride through hard work and dedication and the caliber of the movie rises considerably.

Ronnie (Miley) and Jonah Miller (Bobby Coleman) visit their father Steve (Kinnear) for a summertime beach house romp on Tybee Island, Georgia. This is quite a move from New York. Ronnie is rebellious as can be and ostensibly so without rhyme or reason. In this era of divorce and hyper-sexuality we all understand divorce is a diurnal occurrence but apparently Ronnie did not receive the message. She is morose and stand-offish. She treats her father like a limp ragdoll unworthy of her affection or attention. Meanwhile Jonah is sweet as sugar cane. He adores his father and wants the three oddballs to be a family together. Ah, the youthful exuberance of teenage angst (sarcasm intended). I believe this might explain why her mother (Kelly Preston) decided to release her for an entire summer in a land far, far away.

Immediately the story becomes complicated. Ronnie slowly but surely falls for Will Blakelee (Hemsworth) a volleyballer/brake specialist/aquarium volunteer. Sure I do brake jobs buy my real passions are ocean beach volleyball and scuba diving with sharks. Oh, did I mention my father owns 300 brake shops yet I have decided to work in one of them as a grease monkey rather than taking a managerial position? When I am not engaged in one of those three activities I volunteer at the Miller’s beach house protecting sea turtle eggs while flirting and falling in love with Ronnie Miller. Sounds like a busy summer. After becoming better acquainted during their campfire nights on the beach, Ronnie and Will dine with his parents. They disapprove of the way she dresses (covered in mud but incidentally so) and disagree with her persistent vegetarianism that prevents the consumption of roast beef. Anybody that does not eat roast beef is a heathen! Asked why she prefers vegetables in lieu of meat Ronnie responds “reasons”. If only she had enumerated them what a wonderful world this could be.Eventually Ronnie and her father discover their mutual love for music and repair their relationship in a heartwarming fashion. A little bit of happiness goes a long way.

I should challenge the decision to make Miley Cyrus the lead simply because she can sing. She surely cannot act. Are you familiar with the expression “act natural”? Please never say that to Miley. Her facial expressions are simply god-awful. Her timing is off and she seems sullen and bitter even when it would have been better to show some real emotion. Aside from her singing talent she has a short career ahead as a major motion picture star. Liam Hemsworth is no different than Rick Malambri or Channing Tatum. Each of the three has been cast in a role lacking adequate dialogue or verbal competence. It is a shame that young men are portrayed as vapid and stupid. For example if I were on a date with you and said “Hi my name is Jon. I sell men’s footwear and I also volunteer at the homeless shelter and next year I am going to be an astronaut for NASA.” Would you believe me? Probably not because that is so abundantly ridiculous it is not worth dreaming it were true. The actors make a mockery of the premise of Nicolas Sparks’ novel and they have no chemistry. It is a miracle Miley fell in love on set. She must have been so terrified she had no alternative. Ouch yes, and justifiably so. Finally, let’s ask what we all want to know; why Greg Kinnear? Are you as broke as Nicolas Cage?