The one problem I have with Nicholas Sparks' storytelling is his need to have incredibly convoluted endings. "The Lucky One" was a pretty decent, if not somewhat cheesy, film until the finale, and then it all unraveled into a mess of an ending that sucked out all of the human element. Zac Efron gives a surprising solid performance as the strong, silent Marine helping a divorcee (who he considers his guardian angel), her son, and her grandmother run a kennel after returning home from Iraq. Taylor Schilling (the divorcee) makes the film, giving the writing the punch it needs to make it relatable, and Blythe Danner adds humor to keep the film from getting lost in its own plot devices. I realize it isn't necessarily the film makers' fault that the writing is bad, but it doesn'thelp the enjoyment of the film.
Grade: C
3D: N/A
Easter Egg: No
Starring: Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling, Blythe Danner
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