The Choice
Let your heart decide.
Overview
Travis and Gabby first meet as neighbors in a small coastal town and wind up in a relationship that is tested by life's most defining events.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
The Choice is based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks, a popular author known for his romantic novels often set in small coastal towns, which reflects the movie's setting in North Carolina. The film follows common tropes found in Sparks' work, emphasizing the power of love and personal growth.
- Strong performances by actors Teresa Palmer and Benjamin Walker, capturing the complexities of love and relationships. Romantic plot filled with emotional twists and turns. The film tackles themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the challenges of modern romance.
Fun Facts
- The character 'Travis Shaw' is played by Benjamin Walker, who was originally set to play 'Noah Calhoun' in The Notebook (2004), another Nicholas Sparks adaptation. In the film, a scene featuring a stormy night with a lighthouse was shot at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, North Carolina – the tallest lighthouse in America and used as a setting in several Sparks' adaptations. The novel 'The Choice' is the first Nicholas Sparks book to feature a same-sex friendship between two major characters.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Let your heart decide."
Español
ES
Title: La decisión (En nombre del amor)
"Deja que tu corazón decida."
ελληνικά
GR
Title:
"Άσε την καρδιά σου να αποφασίσει."
Română
RO
Title: Alegerea
"Lasă-ți inima să decidă."
Português
PT
Title: Uma Escolha Por Amor
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Türkçe
TR
Title: Aşkın Seçimi
"Bırakın kalbiniz seçsin."
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Reviews
**When a veterinarian meets a doctor.**
Not for the current generation, the film was at least 20 years late. On the other hand, I think the direction is not good. Even the casting looks so bad. There are lots of big names for the women characters. Even for the tiny roles, Maggie Grace and Alexandra Daddario appeared. And I could not find one good male actor, apart from Tom Wilkinson. Sorry to say, but the lead actor was not the perfect choice. Besides, I find Teresa Palmer was over-performed her parts. If you have seen many romance flicks, you will find it cliché in the many segments.
It was based on the book of the same name written by the 'The Notbeook' author. It is his another signature romance tale, but somewhat different from all his books those made into the films. I did not come here to write bad about it, but I could not find any good stuffs about it to give some credits. Maybe the location was great and music. The fun part is, I did not know anything about it, so when I decided to watch, I saw the poster and assumed it was a lesbian theme. Funny, but disappointed after realising the mistake.
Still, some of the dialogues were below par, not romantic when those were delivered and then there're some silly scenes like the dog finding the lost object, including its following event. Those things make it more a supernatural film than actual world romance. The film is for a selected audience, I'm sure the film will find its audience today, tomorrow or even decades to come. But there will be people like me on the corner who say the film is not good, so ignore them if you really want to try it and decide yourself.
_6/10_
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Clip
The Choice (2016 Movie - Nicholas Sparks) Official Clip – “Flirt With Me”
Teaser
The Choice (2016 Movie - Nicholas Sparks) Official TV Spot – “Let Your Heart Decide”
Trailer
The Choice (2016 Movie - Nicholas Sparks) Official Trailer – “Choose Love”