Safe Haven – Wie ein Licht in der Nacht (2013)

Safe Haven – Wie ein Licht in der Nacht: Directed by Lasse Hallström. With Julianne Hough, Irene Ziegler, Jon Kohler, Tim Parati. A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her.

“I was expecting this movie to be just another chick-flick romance, but since this film adds thrill and mystery to a typically cheesy genre, I find myself enjoying it a lot more. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIt is directed by Lasse Hallstrom, who also directed u0026quot;Whatu0026#39;s Eating Gilbert Grapeu0026quot; which is one of my favorite movies. I really enjoy Lasseu0026#39;s style when it comes to scenery and direction, so I find the cinematography in this film to be very beautiful and picturesque. I also enjoy the soundtrack to this movie because it has the perfect balance of sappy romantic melodies, as well as suspenseful pieces to fit the mood of each scene.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe one thing that really bothers me about this movie is the end. There is a pretty substantial plot twist in the middle of the movie, but then another one is thrown in at the very last scene. It is completely unnecessary and takes the film from being relatively realistic, to being totally unrealistic. I hate to say this, but itu0026#39;s just dumb.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eMy favorite character is Tierney (David Lyons.) He is a detective who plays a major part in the plot, and he has by far the most convincing performance. Every time he comes on the screen, I get this creepy feeling that he isnu0026#39;t exactly what he seems. The main thing I look for when it comes to acting is whether or not the actors are able to make the audience feel something, and David definitely succeeds.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI recommend Safe Haven for audiences ages 13 and up, due to mature content, such as violence and abuse. Ages 13-18 will get the most enjoyment out of it, but it would also be a perfect date night flick for adults. I give this film 4 out of 5 stars, so go check out Safe Haven! Raven Devanney, age 15, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.”