Safe Haven

Great movie. The cast was on point. The story line was touching, funny, dramatic and dark. I've purchased it and sometimes just listen to it when I'm cooking, grocery shopping, doing busy work, etc...

One of my favorite Sparks novels. Surprise ending. Loved it.

Interesting

I've never been a fan of Nicholas Sparks; I read A Walk to Remember when I was in high school at the recommendation of my friends who all cried and went bananas over the book, but I was unimpressed. Since then, I've been turning my nose up at anything having to do with Sparks. And then, for some reason, maybe because it was so cheap, I bought the book Safe Haven on my Kindle, blew through it in no time, and found that I actually enjoyed the story, especially because the book allows readers into the mind of the man after the heroine.It follows then that I had to see this movie.Katie (Julianne Hough) is a girl on the run -- from what the viewers don't know, but it's not that hard to figure out. If you're one of those viewers who falls for every, single thing shown on screen, then what she's running from may come as a surprise, but then I just feel sorry for you. She makes her way from Boston to a small town in (North?) Carolina. Location doesn't matter. What matters is that she's found her "safe haven," far from whatever troubles she had been running from. She makes friends with a little girl, Lexie, who's father, Alex (Josh Duhamel), owns the general store right on the water. Katie also makes another friend named Jo, a woman who claims to be a neighbor to Katie's teeny shanty in the woods. Katie frequents the store to buy rice and paint and what not and continues to be friendly with Lexie, which of course interests Alex, as does the mystery of her appearance in the town at all. Cue the mellow tunes, show the waves lapping, show small town people walking down the street, have a parade, catch fish, go canoeing... These things, however, do not mean that this movie is your typical rom-com. I'd call it more of a wannabe thriller/romantic movie. It's not really funny. Forget the com.While I'm glad I didn't pay theater prices, it's worth a rental, especially if you like good looking people frolicking in idyllic settings, making goo goo guys at each other, with a happy ending that'll make you go, "Aww..." and "Holy crap!" at the same time (if you haven't read the book that is... if you have, then obviously nothing will come as a surprise.)I was annoyed that Julianne Hough's character, Katie, wasn't as terrified or vulnerable as her novel counterpart. Her genuine fear of men is part of what made the book interesting, and I didn't get the sense at all that she was afraid of Alex in the same way she is in the book. The movie would've been more interesting if they filmmakers had characterized Alex and Katie in the same way. (And don't even bother saying to me, "But they have to make changes in order to adapt from page to screen." Bull honky.)Despite the missed opportunities in terms of characterization, I still found myself rooting for Katie, so if you like these two actors, like this book (and won't freak the **** out by some changes), then you'll most likely enjoy this movie.

This is another of the woman being in bad relationship movies. Like JLo in, Enough, Julia Roberts in Sleeping with the Enemy. All 3 very entertaining.

Very good movie

This is a new favorite. Domestic violence seems to be a common problem unfortunately. This story is about a women who runs away and finds a better life and a better man. Katie is wary at the beginning; but as time passes, the horror of her past starts to fade. More realistic than many films on this subject. It details the lengths Katie goes through to escape. It also points out how far her husband goes to find her to resume their violent relationship. Totally believable with a great twist at the end. I love this movie.

Love it - thanks

I bought this Blue-ray after reading the synopsis. It is a nice enough film but a similarity to Sleeping with the enemy is quite evident. There is a twist to the film that would be unfair of me to detail here but it does give the film something a little different

I figured when watching this it would be another Nicholas Sparks romantic movie, which it is (and don't get me wrong, I like those sorts of films!). BUT this had a surprising twist at the end which I didn't see coming at all. A definite must-see movie :-)

A bit like sleeping with the enemy (Julia Roberts classic from 90s) but more slushy. Beautiful ending just to the book for those avid Nic Sparks readers cast well really enjoyed it.

Amazing Movie And Such A Wonderful Upgrade To Blu-Ray, Such A Great Price From Dodax And Arrived Brand New In Slipcase, Region B!!!

A good film with a unexpected twist at the end. I enjoyed this film in the cinema so purchased the BluRay. If you are into romance with a bit of mystery then this is for you :)