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As a tourism advertisement for Louisiana, where filming took place, The Lucky One makes the most of a scenic state. As an opportunity for Zac Efron (High School Musical) to prove his acting mettle, it's less successful. On his third tour of duty in Iraq, Efron's Sgt. Logan Thibault finds a photograph of a pretty blonde that reads "keep safe" on the back. After a series of close scrapes, he credits his survival to the memento. Upon his release, Logan retrieves his German shepherd and sets out for North Carolina (it's never clear how he figures that out as a destination). When he finds Beth (Taylor Schilling), who runs a kennel with her grandmother (Blythe Danner), he doesn't know how to tell her about the picture, so he takes a job working with the dogs, and befriends her son (Riley Thomas Stewart), a chess prodigy, while inspiring jealousy in her hotheaded ex-husband, Keith (Jay R. Ferguson, who looks more like a marine than Efron). The climactic storm at the end provides the opportunity for Logan to come clean and for Keith to prove he isn't a complete loser, allowing romance to bloom between the central couple. In drawing from the novel by Nicholas Sparks, Shine's Scott Hicks offers a picture-postcard romance that feels too much like a Lifetime movie. Though Efron, who made a stronger impression in Me and Orson Welles, never overacts, his recessive performance renders Logan more opaque than necessary. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Zac Efron stars in this romantic drama based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks. US Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault (Efron) returns from his third tour of duty in Iraq clutching a photograph of a woman he has never met, which he has come to see as the good luck charm that has kept him alive. After some investigation he learns that the woman's name is Beth (Taylor Schilling), finds out where she lives and ends up getting a job at the kennels run by her family. Despite Beth's initial skepticism and various obstacles in her life, the two gradually become closer, leading Logan to hope that Beth could become far more to him than just a good luck charm.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Zach Effron plays Logan a US Marine who while on a tour of duty in Iraq sees a picture on the ground. When he picks it up he notices that it's a photograph of a beautiful young woman. As he is looking at it a bomb goes off where he had just been standing and he realises that the photo saved his life. Logan decides to find the woman in the photo so that he can thank her for saving his life.
The story is sweet and predictible and there weren't really any surprises but I still enjoyed it.
I'm not usually a Zach Effron fan but loved him in this. This film probably wouldn't appeal to Zach's younger fans as it does feature quite a few love scenes and I must admit that these were somewhat spoilt for me by a group of young girls who kept laughing whenever these came on.
I really enjoyed this film and can't wait to see it on dvd.
The story is sweet and predictible and there weren't really any surprises but I still enjoyed it.
I'm not usually a Zach Effron fan but loved him in this. This film probably wouldn't appeal to Zach's younger fans as it does feature quite a few love scenes and I must admit that these were somewhat spoilt for me by a group of young girls who kept laughing whenever these came on.
I really enjoyed this film and can't wait to see it on dvd.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Cupcake
Format:DVD
I'm a fan of Nicholas Sparks films and novels, I was not disappointed when I saw The Lucky One at the cinema, it is a chick flick so if you are not a fan of them then you probably won't like it. My husband who is happy to watch chick flicks too, thought this film was good and so we will be buying the dvd when availble.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By zoe candlin
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book is amazing and the film does it justice. Zac effron is simply stunning in it. I have all of sparks books and films. Love em
By Sandra
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Loved it i have read the book also but the film is much better. the packing was extremely good as well
By Jenny
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you are a fan of writer Nicholas Sparks (Message in a Bottle, The Notebook, Dear John etc.) you will not be disappointed in this film. Zac Efron is excellent in his role as a US Marine. A real tear jerker, even my other half has watched this film a second time with me as he enjoyed it first time around! The Lucky One is an excellent film that now sits firmly on my 'favourite films' list...well worth watching.
By L. Goodwin
Format:DVD
There was something lacking in this film. I expected it to be similar to The Notebook and Dear John as they all share the same Author but there was a lack of depth in the storyline and in the relationship between the two main characters. It wasn't believable and that's down to Zac Efrons lack of enthusiasm/emotion in his role. Some good scenes and good song choices played throughout the film but I was slightly disappointed considering I had waited quite a while to see this film.
I enjoyed the film 'Safe Haven' much more.
I enjoyed the film 'Safe Haven' much more.
By Tracey Lacey
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
So heartwarming, another Nicholas Sparks master piece, not quite as dark as the book but translated well to film. The highs and lows of life, war and of course love, living in the good old USA.
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Never seen it but bought for a present for someone who loved it! It arrived very quickly which was great cos was late with birthday gift!!!
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great acting.loved the story line.great film for cold nigts in .with mates or mum or a romantic boyfreind fab film.,
Published 1 month ago by susan mccann
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An opportunity missed
I admit I loved the book and it probably makes me biased but...
The script writers have completely trashed the story with no obvious dramatic purpose. Read more
The script writers have completely trashed the story with no obvious dramatic purpose. Read more
Published 1 month ago by johnb
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The Lucky One
Great film for everyone to watch. I would highly recommend this product as you can watch it anywhere you are because of it being a triple play. This DVD is highly worth watching.
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DVD
Well its came in great condition and quickly. The film is great too a fav of mine.If you like romance get this!
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I love this movie
This movie is so lovely and sad at the same time. I'm a big softy when it comes to movies like this! Must watch
Published 1 month ago by Jenna
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Excellent
Really fab chick flick with added bonus of a very grown up hot looking Zac Efron. Good story too not predictable
Published 2 months ago by Jules67
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I haven't watched this film . . . .
However my partner LOVES this film. Based on that would I recommend? Depends on you! But I would say, yes!!! Excellent service and delivery also.
Published 2 months ago by John
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beautiful
I love Zac Efron, which is mainly why I chose to buy this film, and my friends had recommended it as well. Read more
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