Taglines: You never forget your first love.
Dawson and Amanda met and fell in love while in high school, a golden period in their lives. Twenty years later they meet by chance in the town they had both left and renew their relationship. Unfortunately, Amanda is married to someone else and is a mother.
The story of Dawson and Amanda, two former high school sweethearts who find themselves reunited after 20 years apart, when they return to their small town for the funeral of the beloved friend. Their bittersweet reunion reignites the love they’ve never forgotten, but soon they discover the forces that drove them apart twenty years ago live on, posing even more serious threats today. Spanning decades, this epic love story captures the enduring power of our first true love, and the wrenching choices we face when confronted with elusive second chances.
The Best of Me is an American romantic drama film directed by Michael Hoffman and written by Will Fetters and J. Mills Goodloe, based on Nicholas Sparks’ 2011 novel of the same name. The film stars James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan with Luke Bracey and Liana Liberato.
Shooting began on March 6, 2014 in New Orleans. The film was released on October 17, 2014 by Relativity Media. Previews in selected test markets were shown on October 15.
Principal photography began on March 6, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana for a 42 day shoot. On April 30 and May 1 the filming took place in the downtown Covington area. On June 27, 2014, it was announced that composer Aaron Zigman would be scoring the music for the film.
Soundtrack
The Best of Me: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, the soundtrack album for the film, was released on October 7, 2014. The soundtrack features original music primarily from the genre of country music, recorded by artists such as Lady Antebellum, Hunter Hayes, David Nail, Colbie Caillat, Kip Moore, Eli Young Band, Eric Paslay, Thompson Square, and Thomas Rhett. “I Did with You” by Lady Antebellum was released on September 8, 2014 as the first promotional single from the soundtrack. The band’s other contribution, “Falling for You” is also available on the deluxe edition of their fifth studio album, 747.
1. “I Did with You” Lady Antebellum 3:15
2. “Dream Girl” Hunter Hayes 3:39
3. “Hold On” SHEL and Gareth Dunlop 3:26
4. “In Love Again” Colbie Caillat 3:31
5. “The Way Things Go” Thomas Rhett 4:06
6. “Borrowed Time” Thompson Square 4:12
7. “Lead Me” Kip Moore 3:50
8. “Love Is a Liar” Kacey Musgraves 3:15
9. “Falling for You” Lady Antebellum 3:54
10. “Rain from Heaven” Eric Paslay 3:58
11. “All the Way” David Nail 2:56
12. “Unchanged” Eli Young Band 3:35
13. “Sweet Jane” Cowboy Junkies 3:27
14. “Crossroads” Phoebe Hoffman 4:48
The Best of Me
Directed by: Michael Hoffman
Starring: Michelle Monaghan, James Marsden, Liana Liberato, Luke Bracey, Schuyler Fisk, Sebastian Arcelus
Screenplay by: J. Mills Goodloe, Will Fetters
Production Design by: Patrizia von Brandenstein
Cinematography by: Oliver Stapleton
Film Editing by: Matt Chesse
Costume Design by: Ruth E. Carter
Set Decoration by: Tim Cohn
Music by: Aaron Zigman
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexuality, violence, some drug content and brief strong language.
Studio: Relativity Media
Release Date: October 17, 2014
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