When I read about this film I said this will be a wonderful love story especally for a lonely Sergent Vince Carerra who is in Bosnia on an army mission. Then one day a litte boy named Jared was to do an assignment which was giving by his teacher. Jared is going throug a tough time by moving away with his mother Dana back to his grandmothers house and fitting into his new school. When Jared got his assignment to write to Sergent Carerra he was telling him about his life and his liking for baseball. When Sergent Carerra came home for awhile he embarked a likness for Jared teaching to be a catcher for the baseball team. As time goes on her embarks a love afair with Dana who is recently divorced. But their love is shortened because Vince has been assigned on another mission and had only 10days before he is deployed. He and Dana parted in their own ways but then they both discovered their true love for one another. When Vince was about to be deployed he went to say his goodbyes to Jared & Dana. He and Dana knew they never wanted to part dispite with Vince been deployed they both know where their hearts lie. As for Jared he became a catcher for the baseball team thanks to Vince. This is the most loving and romantic story I have ever seen. Read more
This is an excellent movie for anyone looking for a nice romance. The older I get the less I like looking at excessive lovemaking in movies or TV shows. Less is more. This movie is enjoyable to watch and there are enough kisses to satisfy any romantic without being either offensive or too minimalistic. Lori Loughlin did a fine job of acting in the lead female role. She has aged well and I find her more appealing the older she's gotten. The lead male role was played by Johnny Messner--new to me though I had seen him in an episode of Chuck this year, unbeknownst to me. He really hit the nail on the head with his "southern accent". There seemed to be a lot of chemistry between the two of them. I hope that he considers making more romantic movies in the future. I've watched this movie many times since receiving it in the mail. It will go down as one of my all-time favorites. I'd love to see a sequel to this storyline. Read more
Watching it now, great romance movie! Read more
Soldier Love Story deals with a single divorced mother, a son in need of a real loving father, and a lonely soldier not realizing he is in need of giving his heart to someone he could love. Jarod writes to a soldier overseas during a school assignment only to have that soldier come home and give him help with baseball and give him the love his father can't seem to take time to give. In the unfolding of the story, Jarod's mother Dana starts to unfold her heart and realize that Sgt. Carrera is a true hero of her heart and starts to fall in love with him. Sgt. Carrera has realized a loss of love once in his life and doesn't want that again. Little does he realize that Dana is a strong, loving women that could complete his life and give him the family he needs and wants. As the story unfolds, both find what they are looking for, with a slight teary twist close to the end, and a fabulous ending due to a very inciteful child. A must see and one to add to your romantic collection. Read more
This movie has to be one of the best I have seen in a very long time and I watch movies all the time. I can't tell you how many times I have seen it and never get tired of watching. The story of love that comes unexpectantly to two very deserving people is so heart warming. No sex or violence. A little splash of faith, just enough to let the viewer know people still believe and teach their children to trust. This love story is so rare in this day. I too, like another reviewer, wish there could be a sequel. The continuation of a life with so much love and respect for each other. Vince having to leave Dana and Jared when he has finally found the woman and yes, the son, he wants to spend the rest of his life with. The fact that they could part for a year without marriage or consummation of their relationship of a sexual nature made this more endearing to me. As I said, love and respect. The movie did get me to thinking about the many soldiers who are serving abroad and have no one to write to them. Perhaps the people reading this might find out how to correspond with one of them. It doesn't have to end in a love story but would be so nice to have a friendship come about. I'm going to start on that myself. My son was a disabled veteran and passed away two years ago. I'll do it in his memory. Watch this movie. I guarantee you will not regret it. You'll get hooked too. May I add something please. Someone who reviewed this commented on the southern dialect of Vince. Remember he said his daddy worked on oil rigs. That's Gulf coast territory. Southern accents are a little more pronounced. I really don't think he overdid it. I'm a southern gal and found it to be just right. He really is a charmer isn't he. Read more
