The Choice (2016)

Good concept, poorly executed.

Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

This is one of the most beautiful romantic movies i have ever seen although the plot is not perfect

Wonderful feel good movie about love and choises in life.

The choice. Where do I begin. It had everything I was looking for in a romance. Benjamin Walker played as Travis, did a amazing job. Because of his great acting in this movie he became one of my favorite actors. the same can be said about Teresa Palmer played as Gabby. she became one of my favorite actresses. Perhaps something negative is that much has been told in the trailer. And that the film was highly predictive because of the trailer. I've watched it a few times now and never get bored of the teasing between Travis and Gabby. Thats what makes this movie so amazing! the teasing! Travis telling Gabby that she is bothering him is so beautiful. It was a great movie!Edit: the reason people like this movie is beceause they've been in this kind of situation. they don't want to find easy love. they wan't to fight for it. Travis can get any girl he wants. but no he chooses Gabby, the girl that doesn't seem to be interested in him. Me myself only fell in love once and that was with a girl that didn't like me, But I made her like me. the people who disliked this movie have never fought for a person they really wanted. they just take the easy way, and take a person they don't even like but take her because she is pretty or have a nice degree.

The latest movie adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, "The Choice" is about two people (played by Benjamin Walker and Teresa Palmer) who seem to be of differing personalities who meet cute, start a romance, and one is going to make a choice that will affect their lives forever.So let me do a quick break down of this movie. Despite some heavy drama thrown around during the second and third acts, "The Choice" is basically a romantic comedy. As such, the couple "meet cute," meaning they meet in a cute, funny, and interesting way. This important element is catastrophically bad in "The Choice." I almost cringed at the horrible dialogue when Walker and Palmer first met. Fortunately the dialogue improved somewhat in their subsequent meetings, although still at the level below what is expected of a good screenwriter.Now to the second act, where things really start to get interesting. The romance and drama get amped up, and most of the corny dialogue is replaced with slightly more serious and believable fare. But all this time, I keep thinking of the lack of chemistry between the two leads — a crucial part of any movie, especially that of a rom-com — and how Walker was miscast as the male lead. Another big strike against this movie; but as the movie goes on I started focusing more on the characters instead of how the actors looked together. Saved by the bell here.Then there's the third act, which is mostly about the choice one of the leads has to make. In order to not spoil the movie, I won't mention anything more other than it is a Nicholas Sparks story, so prepare to have your emotions played with.My most memorable, movie moment of "The Choice" is the scene when Walker professes his love for Palmer, telling her in his own way that he wants to be with her forever. This is the most dramatic and authentic part of the movie, filled with raw emotion without artificial sweeteners or cornball dialogue.Sparks fans will most likely have a kinder attitude to "The Choice." But fans of great rom-coms will be disappointed, but still mildly entertained.Mannysmemorablemoviemoments