Safe haven 2010, a romance novel by american author nicholas sparks, centers on katie, a mysterious young woman who appears in a small north carolina town, raising the attention of the townspeople. Safe haven is a 20 american romantic drama fantasy thriller film starring julianne hough, josh duhamel and cobie smulders. Feb, 20 new nicholas sparks movie starring josh duhamel and julianne hough will appeal to his woozy romantic fans. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Explore nicholas sparks safe haven in southport project 543. Although she seems determined to avoid forming personal ties, she soon befriends both alex, a widowed store owner with two kids, and her. He has seventeen published novels as of september 20 plus one nonfiction. His works include a walk to remember, nights in rodanthe, dear john, the last song, safe haven, the best of. 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.
Nicholas sparks showed his colors on this one and earns all the credits for being an awesome author. Immerse yourself in nicholas sparks safe haven in the town of southport, the setting for his bookturnedmovie also known as americas happiest seaside town. The lead characters, katie julianne hough and widowed father alex josh duhamel, dont just fall head over heels for each other the first time they meet. When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small north carolina town, her reluctance to join the tight knit community raises questions about her past. I suspect you are in one of two camps at this point. Well timed for valentines day, this film based on a novel by nicholas sparks the notebook, the lucky one, dear john is another take on fateful love amid rustic settings in a. He is the author of 5 bestselling books, including the notebook and the rescue. The lead characters, katie julianne hough and widowed father alex josh duhamel, dont just fall head over heels for each. The film marks the final film role for actor red west. With julianne hough, josh duhamel, cobie smulders, david lyons. I rewatched safe haven to figure out why nicholas sparks sucks. Feb 14, 20 if safe haven is a hit, poor little southport could face a stampede of ravenous bachelorettes. And if youre a kid in nicholas sparks movie, dont think youre safe.
Eleven of nicholas sparkss novels the choice, the longest ride, the best of me, safe haven, the lucky one, the last song, dear john, nights in rodanthe, the notebook, a walk to remember, and message in a bottlehave been adapted into major motion pictures. Safe haven trailer 20 movie nicholas sparks official hd. Safe haven trailer 20 official movie trailer in hd starring cobie smulders, julianne hough, josh duhamel and david lyons directed by. Erin flees her abusive alcoholic husband, kevin, takes on a different identity and changes her name to katie. The film was originally set for a february 8 release, but was moved to february 14, 20. Safe haven is based on the novel from nicholas sparks, the bestselling author. Safe haven is a fantasy romantic novel by american novelist nicholas sparks. Nicholas sparks is a well known author, and he is known for his romance novels. Now apart from the nicholas sparks reference i knew nothing about the movie, and granted i prefer to watch horror movies, whodunnits, as i have done all the live. Nicholas sparks, safe haven when she looked up at him, it was suddenly easy for her to imagine that her fears were pointless. Safe haven is based on the novel from nicholas sparks, the bestselling. Nicholas sparks was born on december 31, 1965 in omaha, nebraska. Take a nicholas sparks tour of the north carolina coast.
Safe haven the romantic thriller starring josh duhamel and julianne hough debuted on valentines day 20, after being filmed. Safe haven stars julianne hough and josh duhamel the new. All of his books have been new york times bestsellers, with over 89 million copies in print worldwide, in over 50 languages, including over 50 million copies in the united states alone, and his popularity continues to soar. Sparks is an unabashed champion of cornball romance, but hes also quite the merchant of death. An affirming and suspenseful story about a young womans struggle to love again, safe haven is based on the novel from nicholas sparks, the. Oct 24, 2012 safe haven trailer 20 official movie trailer in hd starring cobie smulders, julianne hough, josh duhamel and david lyons directed by lasse hallstrom nicholas sparks novel a young woman. Nicholas sparks is one of the worlds most beloved storytellers. Safe haven movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. According to worldcat, the book is held in 2242 libraries. An affirming and suspenseful story about a young womans struggle to love again, safe haven is based on the novel from nicholas sparks, the bestselling author behind the hit films the notebook and dear john. Nicholas sparks watch the safe haven movie trailer.
Message in a bottle, a walk to remember, the notebook, nights in rodanthe, dear john, the last song, the lucky one, safe haven, and most recently the longest ride. Safe haven trailer 20 movie nicholas sparks official. There is no doubt that you can rely on nicholas sparks to deliver a warmhearted, wellwritten piece of contemporary fiction which combines romance with drama and current community issues. Feb 15, 20 im not sure how ive boxed myself into a corner, defending a nicholas sparks book, but here we are. The characters, the story itself, and the way it was written. Through the abuse of kevin she never stopped going. While the romantic stuff is pretty tame for teens, save for one session in bed that reveals bare shoulders, the film does deal with heavy. I really like the safe haven movie nicholas sparks is a good writer and his movies are excellent very good movie.
I say this because katie goes through a lot of things in her life. Differences between safe haven book vs movie page 1. In a kind frame of mind, you could even call him reliable. Safe haven is a 20 american romance film starring julianne hough, josh duhamel and cobie smulders. This is the kind of book that once i started to read it i found myself unable to stop. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. All of his books have been the new york times bestsellers, and many have been made into films. Im not sure how ive boxed myself into a corner, defending a nicholas sparks book, but here we are. Sparks wrote one of his bestknown stories, the notebook, over a period of six months at age 28. See the north carolina sites where safe haven filmed. If safe haven is a hit, poor little southport could face a stampede of ravenous bachelorettes.
Little did i know, but this building was to be the general store that would be used in one of the most recent nicholas sparks booktofilm projects safe haven starring julianne hough and josh duhamel. The film was directed by lasse hallstrom, and is an adaptation of nicholas sparks 2010 novel of the same name. Impossibly attractive couple in deep embrace, against the. While the romantic stuff is pretty tame for teens, save for one session in bed that reveals bare shoulders, the film does deal with heavy subjects such as death and spousal. If you havent read nicholas sparks before, you might want to start with a classic like the notebook, but you will find much to savor in safe haven. Explore nicholas sparks safe haven in this coastal town. The official website of nicholas sparks, american novelist, screenwriter and producer. Safe haven delivers the holy trinit a sacrament that guarantees a hot and heavy date nigh. Part of what makes safe haven enjoyable is that the 20 movie is evenly paced. It was released theatrically in north america on february 14, 20. He graduated from the university of notre dame in 1988 and is one of the more criticallyacclaimed authors of the past 5 years.
Watching this weepy sudsfest, the eighth film adaptation of a nicholas sparks novel, is like. There are no tv airings of safe haven in the next 14 days. Nicholas sparks movie safe haven starts shooting in wilmington. That he would love her no matter what she told him, and that he was the kind of man who loved her already and would love her forever. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Safe haven stars julianne hough and josh duhamel the. Keeping up with the movies inane plot twists makes for a capricious good time, but. Safe haven, a romantic thriller film adapted from the nicholas sparks novel, debuted on the silver screen valentines day 20, and two north. Parents need to know that safe haven based on a novel by nicholas sparks is a romantic, at times suspenseful drama thats heavy on cliches and formulaic plot twists and light on chemistry and inventiveness. This is an entertaining story, with just the right mix of elements, that engaged this reader from the opening pages.
The director takes us behindthescenes of this nicholas sparks adaptation starring. Whats the difference between safe haven the book and safe haven the movie. A movie whose punch line is so delightfully absurd that even after you pretty. Lasse hallstrom talks safe haven exclusive feb, 20. An affirming and suspenseful story about a young womans struggle to love again, safe haven is based on the novel from nicholas sparks, the bestselling author behind the hit films the notebook.
Best nicholas sparks movie ever and i love nicholas sparks. I picked up the book of safe haven on a whim, knowing id. If a love story like the one depicted in the film happened to me, id. The film was directed by lasse hallstrom, and is an adaptation of nicholas. The latest sparks adaptation, safe haven, probably will. Safe haven trailer 20 official movie trailer in hd starring cobie smulders, julianne hough, josh duhamel and david lyons directed by lasse hallstrom nicholas sparks novel a young woman. Message in a bottle, a walk to remember, the notebook, nights in rodanthe, dear john, the last song, the lucky one, safe haven, and most. You can usually tell its a nicholas sparksinspired production just by the poster. New nicholas sparks movie starring josh duhamel and julianne hough will appeal to his woozy romantic fans. Josh duhamel and julianne hough in safe haven photo. The film was directed by lasse hallstrom, and is an adaptation of nicholas sparks 2010 novel of.
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