![]() ![]() Butterfield’s failure to cope with losing his son. Such overused romantic tropes reflect lazy writing, and make it seem like the film is just checking off boxes to ensure it remains formulaic.ĭespite these weaknesses, the film does approach some serious topics well, such as Mr. Even worse, after their first kiss, Butterfield, slow-motion runs through a field of sprinklers with her arms spread. The two lovers share intimate eye contact after Butterfield drops her yearbook and bends down at the same time as Elliot to pick it up. Yet, the movie straddles a dangerous line between romantic and cheesy. While presenting nothing revolutionary in story or filmmaking, the film appeals to a latent romanticism within viewers. It presents two characters who are completely unselfish in their love, making it easy to envy their purity. However, none of this is in detriment to the movie itself, whose sole purpose, understandably, is to cater to the idealism behind Valentine’s Day. Despite her insistence, he still has to tell her that they don’t have to go “all the way” just yet. ![]() In true white knight fashion, during his first tryst with Butterfield he insists on protecting her virginity. He always wants what is best for Butterfield, even when she does not want it herself. The beginning narration makes sure to tell the audience that Butterfield is a beautiful outcast who enjoys the company of books to people.Įlliot is the poor boy, whose life aspirations shun riches in favor of idyllic domestic life. The characters are essentially cookie-cut from every other cliché love story. In true “Romeo and Juliet” fashion, the entire film chronicles Butterfield and Elliot’s continued attempts to pursue their love while her father foils said love. Their love quickly becomes forbidden when Butterfield’s father, played spectacularly by Bruce Greenwood, does all in his power to prevent Elliot from seeing her. While trying to get over the death of her brother, Butterfield became a social recluse, until Elliot inspires her to reenter society. Gabriella Wilde stars as Jade Butterfield, the daughter of a wealthy surgeon who falls in love with simple mechanic David Elliot, played by Alex Pettyfer. So it is with Valentine’s Day, this year headlined by “Endless Love,” a remake of a 1981 film of the same name. It is inevitable to suspect that whatever movie studios prepare to shovel out RANGER MARTIN AND THE ALIEN INVASION, on sale October 21.With the seasons come cynicism. If anything’s certain about Jade, she’s her own person and lives a full life without anyone telling her what to do. A love so big, so strong, it never dies, never fades, never loses its electricity. ![]() “My first love was everything all at once. No one can control what she feels, how she thinks. No matter what anyone says, she will always be his. Jade can’t move on without David, even if she has another guy pining for her affection. Ultimately, Jade’s father doesn’t believe David’s good enough for his daughter. He will do anything to keep her and David apart, including digging into his past for anything that he can use against his daughter’s boyfriend. He can’t accept the fact that Jade’s in love with him. Her father, though, believes David is not right for his daughter. Her new motto becomes, “Let’s be young and dumb.” She has an awakening that sparks something in her to bring her to life. The realization sets in of how sheltered Jade was growing up. Real freedom comes to Jade being in love with David. She’s always had someone control her life, whether it was her father or someone else. No one has ever come into her life before to make her feel so free. She can enjoy shows, theater and dance with him. Jade ( Gabriella Wilde) doesn’t have to put a mask on with David. And when I find that, that’s all I need.” That makes you wanna be good and do better. The kind that you fight for, that you always put first. I know what it’s like when it’s there, and know what it’s like when it’s not. At the end of the day, what’s more important than that? You know, I’ve seen it firsthand. How can a girl resist David’s interpretation of love? When David ( Alex Pettyfer) comes along, she has all she can do to resist the urge to be with him. Her brother was the only person who cared what happened to her. Throughout high school, she lived an invisible life. Women Who Wow Wednesday celebrates Jade Butterfield, the free spirited beauty from the movie Endless Love. He’s wanted to kiss her since tenth grade. Her red dress excites him and the way she dances, like something out of her ballet recital, makes him crazy. They’ve known each other for four years, yet they’ve never met. ![]()
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