Movies

I watched Safe Haven knowing that Nicholas Sparks wrote the story, and not having read the book. This movie completely exceeded my expectations. As I write this, the tears are drying on my face. I believed the chemistry was there with the actors and the romance had a good build-up (not rushed). I like that the story was easy to follow. The actions scenes were well-directed and realistic. I like how the story incorporates action, suspense, drama, and romance, all in one. What really moved (shocked) me was the ending. It was so beautiful and I just started bawling. It was so moving. As a whole, I really enjoyed this movie.

I really liked this movie despite the fact that the book was so much better. What I didn't like was they didn't explain how abusive her marriage actually was. He wasn't just an alcoholic who got angry and hit her once, he was insane. Some of the reviews say that she should have gotten a divorce but it wasn't that simple, she wasn't allowed to leave the house or speak to anyone, she couldn't have a job or friends or a license. He checked up on her throughout the day to make sure she never left the house and took her everywhere she needed to go. She couldn't have just driven to the courthouse to file divorce papers. Anyways, yes, I liked it but they could have added a little more details in my opinion.

I've watched this so many times and have read the story. This hits close to me so I love how well made it was, it was very touching. The entire movie flowed perfectly to me. And the end. Gets me every time. Worth the watch over and over again.