The Lucky One
F I L M R E V I E W F R I D A Y
I bravely ventured out today to see “The Lucky One.” It’s based on the Nicholas Sparks book by the same name. It stars Zac Efron as Sergeant Logan Thibault, a baby faced marine who has returned from his third tour of duty. (He definitely looks like a 12 year old at times, I’m just saying…) If you’ve seen the trailer you pretty much know the story. While fighting, he spots a photograph in a pile of rubble, picks it up, and is spared his life when a bomb goes off nearby. He then searches for the girl in the photo, with only a lighthouse in the background to go by.
This Nicholas Sparks story, like it’s romantic predecessors, Nights in Rodanthe, Message in a Bottle, a Walk to Remember and *The Notebook, is fairly predictable. You go along for the ride because the romance is enjoyable, the people are beautiful, the acting is decent, the sets are romantic, and the ending is happy. It’s that simple. I did feel like it was a little too convenient in places, one in particular where I almost audibly guffawed. I was half waiting for Lassie to come to the rescue.
*”The Notebook” is the one book by Nicholas Sparks that I feel was made into a wonderful movie. IT’S VERY ROMANTIC. (Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling)
I can’t be super negative, although many critics were way harsh, and I can’t be really enthusiastic because frankly, it was slightly cheesy. I’m giving it a grade of C+ to B- for being a passable date movie.
Good review, confirmed my urge not to see it. Seemed like it was very contrived. I’ll wait till it is on Netflix.
Yeah, I’d definitely wait.
Hi,
I think I would definitely watch this when it comes on TV, not worth seeing I feel on the big screen. Great review.
Thanks, Mags. The critics hated it. I think it’s best to wait and see it on tv.
I heard the same as your review.. I bet the 13-18 yr old female crowd will love it…
Thanks for the confirmation..
Yes, exactly. 13 to 18 year old females would probably like it. The romance just never fully ignites.
I could never imagine going on a date to see one of those movies. I don’t do enough wrong in a relationship to warrant feeling the need to see such awfulness. Someone tried to get me to see an Adam Brody movie once. She’s not a part of my life anymore.
Yeah, you’d have to be a cheese ball couple to really get into this. Still, there are elements of romance, I guess, that might put somebody in “the mood?” Personally, I would just feel ugly and inadequate after looking at this actress who doesn’t have an ounce of fat on her body. haha!
I think I am going to wait until it is on HBO. I, too, loved The Notebook and still think it is the best of all his books/movies. Thanks for the review!
“The Notebook” just had the right mix of things. It felt like a more substantial story, maybe because it took place in a different time period? This one doesn’t hold a candle to it. Definitely wait for the HBO viewing.
Have a great weekend!
Your theater must have god’s own popcorn for you to sit through some of these…
Haha! You’re right about that! They use real butter and it is quite tasty. yum. But yeah, this movie had a good trailer… I just thought it might be a little more substantial than it was. Nope. It was a big cheese ball.
This is the kind of film I’d watch if I wanted some peace and quiet from the misses for a couple of hours. haha
Ha! True. It’s sort of sappy and predictable but nothing that you couldn’t sit through.
This is such an honest review!
The movie was…..
haha!