Safe Haven, starring Julianne Hough, as Katie, Josh Duhamel, as Alex and many other “big names” in the film industry- along with some who are sure to have a career unfolding after this flick. Debuting in theaters all around the U.S., opening night Valentine’s Day, 2013 is without-a-doubt a chic-flick. But, don’t judge it so fast. While it does have familiar scenes and storylines from other films you may have seen, it’s a breath of fresh air in the chic-flick world.
Giving actress, Julianne Hough a new and exciting reputation, as she has shared some smaller roles in her acting career, for example- a voice, in Gladiators of Rome- or an uncredited role in Harry Potters Sorcerer’s stone. I predict this will no longer be the case for Hough as she came to life in the film Save Haven, and this isn’t just my opinion. I was reading reviews for the film and many echoed the praises that Hough was incredible and for sure made the film worth seeing. Many have formed new opinions of this new actress.
The movie begins with an exhilarating scene of a young woman frantically running through a neighborhood, barefoot and scared. Carrying only a plastic sac worth of goods to escape with- While you aren’t sure what she’s running from, you can’t help but feel sorry for the girl. She soon finds herself on a bus, headed far-far away. She is quiet and scared- keeping to herself. She finds herself enchanted by a little town, Southport, in North Carolina. The seagulls peacefully gliding over the ocean waves that come crashing in at the dock, close-knit community and a place of her own in the woods, where she feels hidden from the hustle- and-bustle of the busy town.
Katie (Hough) soon finds herself making ties to the people and places of this small town. She begins working as a waitress at a local fish shack. She learns some people skills, makes friends and some money to support herself. One day, as she’s coming home from work she finds an unknown woman peering into her house- little does she know, this woman (Jo)- played by Cobie Smulders, will soon become her best friend, and so much more.
Katie continues to make a life for herself and get cozy in her little house outside of town. Making it more like a home. Just when she finds herself falling deeply in love with Alex- played by Josh Duhamel, she is once again, haunted by her past. She finds that the man who she was running from at the beginning of the film is in town, and on a mission. He works with the police- though this badge and gun have been taken due to a new discovery of his drinking problem, and uses this position to make fake “wanted” signs of Katie. Labeling her as a murderer, in the first degree. Much to Katie’s dismay, these are found by Alex, who is in the police’s station- planning the annual firework show for the upcoming fourth of July celebration.
After Katie frantically packs up and gets ready to “get out of town” and almost boards a Ferry to anywhere else- Alex comes to his senses and asks to know the real Katie- Or, Erin. After hearing of her dark past, being involved with the wrong manipulative and abusive alcoholic police officer, and husband- he vows to protect her from any harm and love her like she’s never been loved before. Furthermore, he promises “As long as you’re with me, you’re as safe as you could ever be,” So, Katie trusts him and goes to live with him, under his protection where she feels safe- and a part of a family again.
The movie continues to unfold- leaving you on the edge of your seat in some places, as there is a dramatic scene- where Katie is forced to face her abusive husband, save Alexs’ daughter, Lexi- Played by Mimi Kirkland, save the house from disaster.. All-together, ridding her life from the dark past this alcoholic man has created.
As always, there is a happy ending- but it’s more than just that, in the film Save Haven. There’s also an unexpected twist, which leaves you scratching your head- and re-thinking much of what you just saw.
Overall, I found the movie Safe Haven much worth the watch. And a perfect movie date for Valentine’s Day. Many are sure to cry tears of both happiness and maybe even empathy, as the scenes are realistically portrayed, and show you how many may be living everyday in an abusive situation. It’s sure to touch your heart, and warm your soul.
Safe Haven, starring Julianne Hough, as Katie, Josh Duhamel, as Alex and many other “big names” in the film industry- along with some who are sure to have a career unfolding after this flick. Debuting in theaters all around the U.S., opening night Valentine’s Day, 2013 is without-a-doubt a chic-flick. But, don’t judge it so fast. While it does have familiar scenes and storylines from other films you may have seen, it’s a breath of fresh air in the chic-flick world.
Giving actress, Julianne Hough a new and exciting reputation, as she has shared some smaller roles in her acting career, for example- a voice, in Gladiators of Rome- or an uncredited role in Harry Potters Sorcerer’s stone. I predict this will no longer be the case for Hough as she came to life in the film Save Haven, and this isn’t just my opinion. I was reading reviews for the film and many echoed the praises that Hough was incredible and for sure made the film worth seeing. Many have formed new opinions of this new actress.
The movie begins with an exhilarating scene of a young woman frantically running through a neighborhood, barefoot and scared. Carrying only a plastic sac worth of goods to escape with- While you aren’t sure what she’s running from, you can’t help but feel sorry for the girl. She soon finds herself on a bus, headed far-far away. She is quiet and scared- keeping to herself. She finds herself enchanted by a little town, Southport, in North Carolina. The seagulls peacefully gliding over the ocean waves that come crashing in at the dock, close-knit community and a place of her own in the woods, where she feels hidden from the hustle- and-bustle of the busy town.
Katie (Hough) soon finds herself making ties to the people and places of this small town. She begins working as a waitress at a local fish shack. She learns some people skills, makes friends and some money to support herself. One day, as she’s coming home from work she finds an unknown woman peering into her house- little does she know, this woman (Jo)- played by Cobie Smulders, will soon become her best friend, and so much more.
Katie continues to make a life for herself and get cozy in her little house outside of town. Making it more like a home. Just when she finds herself falling deeply in love with Alex- played by Josh Duhamel, she is once again, haunted by her past. She finds that the man who she was running from at the beginning of the film is in town, and on a mission. He works with the police- though this badge and gun have been taken due to a new discovery of his drinking problem, and uses this position to make fake “wanted” signs of Katie. Labeling her as a murderer, in the first degree. Much to Katie’s dismay, these are found by Alex, who is in the police’s station- planning the annual firework show for the upcoming fourth of July celebration.
After Katie frantically packs up and gets ready to “get out of town” and almost boards a Ferry to anywhere else- Alex comes to his senses and asks to know the real Katie- Or, Erin. After hearing of her dark past, being involved with the wrong manipulative and abusive alcoholic police officer, and husband- he vows to protect her from any harm and love her like she’s never been loved before. Furthermore, he promises “As long as you’re with me, you’re as safe as you could ever be,” So, Katie trusts him and goes to live with him, under his protection where she feels safe- and a part of a family again.
The movie continues to unfold- leaving you on the edge of your seat in some places, as there is a dramatic scene- where Katie is forced to face her abusive husband, save Alexs’ daughter, Lexi- Played by Mimi Kirkland, save the house from disaster.. All-together, ridding her life from the dark past this alcoholic man has created.
As always, there is a happy ending- but it’s more than just that, in the film Save Haven. There’s also an unexpected twist, which leaves you scratching your head- and re-thinking much of what you just saw.
Overall, I found the movie Safe Haven much worth the watch. And a perfect movie date for Valentine’s Day. Many are sure to cry tears of both happiness and maybe even empathy, as the scenes are realistically portrayed, and show you how many may be living everyday in an abusive situation. It’s sure to touch your heart, and warm your soul.
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