The Lucky One (2012) Review in 2025
A romantic drama film about a soldier who returns from war and finds love, but struggles to overcome his past.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
This movie is suitable for families with older children, but it deals with mature themes and some violence.
CineReview Recommendation
This movie is worth watching for fans of romance and drama, but it's not a must-see. It's suitable for streaming or watching in theaters.
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The film follows Logan Thibault, a soldier who finds a photo of a woman in the rubble of a war-torn city, and becomes obsessed with finding her. He eventually tracks her down and falls in love, but their relationship is put to the test when his past comes back to haunt him.
Review Details
story7.00/10
The story is engaging and emotional, but it follows a predictable path and lacks originality.
acting9.00/10
The acting is superb, especially from Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling, who bring depth and emotion to their characters.
characters8.00/10
The characters are well-developed and relatable, especially Logan and Beth, but some supporting characters feel underutilized.
direction6.00/10
The direction is competent, but it fails to bring out the full emotional impact of the story.
cinematography8.00/10
The cinematography is beautiful and captures the mood of the story, but it's not particularly memorable.
Pros and Cons
Pros
The movie has a strong emotional core, beautiful cinematography, and excellent acting.
Cons
The story is predictable, the direction is lacking, and some supporting characters feel underutilized.
Notable Quotes
"I don't believe in luck. I believe in being in the right place at the right time."
"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."
