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At first, when I saw the film "Dear John" translated as "Breakup Letter", I couldn't help but sigh that it was really appetizing. It turned out that every letter written by the heroine to the hero started with Dear John. Letters full of affection, and finally the heroine took the initiative to propose a complete breakup letter. These letters also witnessed the emotional development of the hero and heroine.
However, after watching the full movie, I felt that such a concise translation was a bit lacking. In addition to the main line of love, the film also has the main line of family affection. Although the roles of John and his son are less, it does not prevent this main line from being deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. I think almost everyone in the audience would think that the letter John was reading was addressed to Savannah—and yet it was addressed to John's own father. Although John's autistic father never wrote a letter to John, he struggled to communicate with his son, even though he had nothing to talk about with him, even though he was autistic. Therefore, just translating it as "Breakup Letter" is inevitably a bit of a generalization.
Let's talk about the theme of the film again: John's relationship with Savannah. To be honest, this relationship seems so bland on the screen that I no longer have the desire to watch the second half of the film. I can fully understand Savannah's hesitation when John intends to serve. Two weeks together is not a solid guarantee for the year ahead without each other. Savannah's dwindling replies also foreshadowed the end during John's service. Even when Savannah wrote her last breakup letter, I was still complaining that she was being selfish—a decision that was unfair to John, and the mention of engagement was a blow. Until the end of the film, I felt extremely distressed for Savannah. When the two lingered in place, she resolutely pushed John out of the door, but locked herself behind the door. This is why, after a few years, when the two meet again, Savannah still stays where she is, but John will never be moved by Savannah again.
The plot of the film progresses slowly, and the details are not handled properly. It was clear that the two separated and complained about their difficulties, but after the heroine finished saying "Come with me.", the restricted-level screen for a few minutes suddenly started (......) The ending was a bit abrupt, and she reluctantly gave a Happy Ending. Overall, I gave it two stars, for the beautiful view of the seaside, and for the metaphor of the male protagonist comparing himself to an American coin.
Instead of two people staying at the origin and spinning around, there will always be one who has to get away first, the one who loves you will let go first, but can only watch your back.
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