The story of a privileged girl and a charismatic boy whose instant desire sparks a love affair made only more reckless by parents trying to keep them apart.
Perhaps aware of its own emotional shortcomings, Endless Love is the type of film that resorts to big soundtrack moments to let viewers know how they should be feeling, which has the effect of highlighting the movie's failings even more.
A flowerier adaptation of the Scott Spencer romance than Zeffirelli's '80s version, it's tailor-made for the Nicholas Sparks crowd.
A certain doofy sincerity – all fairy lights and lakeside kisses – and Wilde's nervy, natural responses keep matters semi-watchable.
In its place we have a super-bland tale of love and heartbreak set in a world so soft focus that the strains of Lionel Richie and Diana Ross would seem alarmingly edgy.
Shana Feste’s bland and timid remake.
General release. Check local listings for show times.