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Playing For Keeps DVD Review
20 May 2013 2:00 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
Director: Gabriele Muccino.
Starring: Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Dennis Quaid, Judy Greer, Uma Thurman, Iqbal Theba, Noah Lomax.
Running Time: 100 minutes.
Certificate: 12.
Synopsis: Ex-footballer George is trying to sort his life out when he decides to coach his infant son’s soccer team. His ex-wife Stacie is pleased to see him spend time with their kid, but all the soccer moms are pleased to see him for different reasons. Sexy reasons. Can George grow up enough to get his life together? Probably.
Imagine Mrs Doubtfire without the laughs and without the dragging up, then cross it with the Robin Askwith Confessions movies from the 1970s. Add an all-star cast, who really deserve better, and you’ve got Playing For Keeps. A soppy, family-friendly sex comedy that doesn’t quite know what it wants to do and ends up wasting your time.
Gerard Butler plays George, the hunky ex-footballer »
- John Sharp
Safe Haven - Blu-ray Review
16 May 2013 8:54 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
While it manages to be entertaining, Safe Haven follows the Nicholas Sparks' established blueprint too closely and fails to truly make the characters matter. Thankfully, the film is in the very capable hands of director Lasse Hallström and benefits from the likeable chemistry of its leads Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel. It is not a bad movie, but it could have been better given the amount of talent involved. Based on Sparks. novel, the film features a screenplay from Dana Stevens and Gage Lansky, and stars David Lyons, Irene Ziegler, Mimi Kirkland, Noah Lomax, Red West, and Cobie Smulders. Staying as spoiler free as possible due to the twists in the story, the film opens with a »
- Patrick Luce
Film Review: Hey Lovers, ‘Safe Haven’ is a Decent Date Movie
14 February 2013 10:36 AM, PST | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – It’s Valentine’s Day, and along with the impossible to get dinner reservations, the decision of which movie to see has probably spoiled this holiday as much as Walgreen roses. But the romantic drama ‘Safe Haven’ is a well performed, well paced narrative that won’t make you gag, and that includes you wishing-to-see-Die-Hard dudes.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Credit for this probably goes to director Lasse Hallström (“Chocolat,” “Casanova”) who knows a thing about romantic canoodling, and the earnest cast that includes Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel. Based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks (“The Notebook”), the story itself has an air of well established mystery, which adds some depth to the characters that make them more interesting. Hallstrom also adds some touches that are unexpected, with a nod toward Hitchcock. Also Hough and Duhamel’s characters are seeking some sort of redemption, which makes a love story more motivated and savory. »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Safe Haven Review
14 February 2013 9:27 AM, PST | We Got This Covered | See recent We Got This Covered news »
Safe Haven is the umpteenth adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel and the second that has been directed by Lasse Hallström (who previously made Dear John). This one is a little different from the other Sparks stories though in that it is a mystery as well as a romance. But those going into Safe Haven expecting The Notebook redux will come out of it terribly disappointed as it quickly degenerates into a Sleeping With The Enemy rip-off and is undone by a convoluted story, contrived characters and a lot of shameless manipulation on the part of the filmmakers.
The movie starts with Katie Feldman (Julianne Hough from the Footloose remake and Rock Of Ages) frantically trying to catch a bus out of town while being pursued by relentless police detective Kevin Tierney (David Lyons from ER and Revolution). Katie manages to escape his clutches and ends up in the town of Southport, »
- Ben Kenber
Safe Haven (2013) – The Review
14 February 2013 8:14 AM, PST | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
Before you head out to the multiplex be sure and pack up the tissues because it’s time for another heart-tugger from the pen (or keyboard) of Nicholas Sparks (whose The Notebook was a huge box office smash). Almost a year ago the screen adaptation of his work The Lucky One hit the cinemas with attractive young actors deciding whether to give love another chance. And now with Safe Haven he presents us with a story of attractive young…you get the drift. If that were the only similarity! So is this the perfect date flick for the most romantic of holidays (too bad there’s not heart-shaped popcorn)?
Haven doesn’t start with images of hearts of flowers. We’re hit with the sight of a young, attractive long-haired brunette (Julianne Hough) barefooted, blood-splattered (not her own), clutching a pillowcase and dashing about a Boston suburb at twilight. A »
- Jim Batts
Exclusive: Lasse Hallstrom Talks Safe Haven
13 February 2013 8:45 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Director Lasse Hallstrom discusses his new romantic thriller Safe Haven, in theaters February 14
Director Lasse Hallström has had as long and diverse a career as practically any director working in and out of Hollywood today. He has been nominated for three Oscars, two for his work as a writer and director on My Life as a Dog and another for directing The Cider House Rules. He has also directed beloved films such as What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Chocolat, and, more recently, the Nicholas Sparks adaptation Dear John and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. The director returns to the world of author Nicholas Sparks for his latest drama Safe Haven, opening in theaters nationwide February 14. I recently had the chance to speak with the filmmaker over the phone about finding such a talented cast (Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel, Cobie Smulders, David Lyons), shooting in the actual North Carolina town of Southport, »
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Exclusive: Nicholas Sparks Talks Safe Haven
12 February 2013 11:47 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Author Nicholas Sparks takes us inside his latest adaptation Safe Haven, arriving in theaters on Valentine's Day
Since 1996, Nicholas Sparks has become a publishing sensation, authoring 16 widely-successful romance novels (and one non-fiction book), eight of which have been adapted into movies, including hits such as A Walk to Remember, The Notebook, Dear John, and last year's The Lucky One. The latest of those adaptations is director Lasse Hallström's Safe Haven, opening in theaters, fittingly, on Valentine's Day. However, fans looking for another typical Nicholas Sparks-style romance will be in for a bit of a surprise with this hybrid of a tender love story and a gripping thriller.
The story centers on Katie (Julianne Hough), a troubled Boston woman who leaves town in a hurry, catching a southbound bus down the Atlantic coast before the police close in. Katie discovers the sleepy town of Southport, North Carolina, where she »
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Exclusive: Julianne Hough Talks Safe Haven
12 February 2013 8:48 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Actress Julianne Hough discusses her role in the Nicholas Sparks adaptation Safe Haven, opening in theaters February 14
Julianne Hough's wide-ranging talents were first put on display as a dancer in shows like Show Me the Money and the ABC reality juggernaut Dancing with the Stars. It wasn't long before the silver screen came calling, as she landed roles in music-themed projects Burlesque, Footloose, and Rock of Ages. Julianne Hough's new drama Safe Haven gives fans both a glimpse at her dramatic acting chops, and a Nicholas Sparks adaptation that isn't just a straight-up romance.
The actress portrays Katie, a troubled young woman who flees from Boston to start fresh in a peaceful North Carolina town. When she finally starts to let her guard down, and gets closer with a local shopkeeper (Josh Duhamel), her dangerous past comes back to haunt her. I recently had the chance to speak »
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Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, Director Lasse Hallstrom, Author Nicholas Sparks, and Producer Marty Bowen Talk Safe Haven
11 February 2013 4:27 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough get their romantic groove on for Valentine’s Day in the Nicholas Sparks adaptation, Safe Haven, which opens February 14th. The romantic thriller centers on a young woman with a dark past whose sudden arrival in a small North Carolina town raises questions. As Katie (Hough) struggles with a dark secret that still haunts her, she reluctantly finds new love with a lonely widower (Duhamel) and his two children (Noah Lomax, Mimi Kirkland). Directed by Lasse Hallström from a screenplay by Dana Stevens, the film also features Cobie Smulders and David Lyons. At the film’s recent press day, Duhamel, Hough, Hallström, Sparks and producer Marty Bowen talked about turning the novel into a major film, what Hallström brought to the story on screen, navigating the fine line between drama and melodrama to give an authentic voice to the characters, the process of conceiving a »
- Sheila Roberts
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 25 Pairs of Passes to ‘Safe Haven’ With Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel
9 February 2013 12:59 PM, PST | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 25 pairs of movie passes up for grabs to the advance screening of the highly anticipated “Safe Haven” starring Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel!
“Safe Haven,” which opens on Feb. 14, 2013 and is rated “PG-13,” also stars Cobie Smulders, Irene Ziegler, David Lyons, Juan Piedrahita, Red West, Noah Lomax, Mimi Kirkland, Robin Mullins, Jasper Grey and Tora Hallstrom from “Dear John” director Lasse Hallström and writers Leslie Bohem and Dana Stevens based on the novel by “The Notebook” author Nicholas Sparks.
To win your free “Safe Haven” passes courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our unique Hookup technology below. That’s it! This screening is on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the more points you score and the higher yours odds of winning!
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- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Six Safe Haven Clips
1 February 2013 5:04 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
This Valentine's Day, get swept away by the romantic thriller Safe Haven, based on the best-selling novel by Nicholas Sparks and starring sexy on-screen couple Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel. We have six new clips from this stirring drama about a troubled young woman seeking to reclaim her life and find new love. Watch as these two lovebirds become acquainted and learn to live again. We're also throwing in a bonus featurette focusing on actress Julianne Hough. Consider it our Valentine to you.
Safe Haven - Julianne Hough Featurette
Safe Haven - Don't Need Help
Safe Haven - Kitchen Floor
Safe Haven - Can I Help You?
Safe Haven - Empty Canvas
Safe Haven - Running in the Rain
Safe Haven comes to theaters February 14th, 2013 and stars Julianne Hough, Cobie Smulders, Josh Duhamel, David Lyons, Mimi Kirkland, Noah Lomax, Lauren York, Jasper Grey. The »
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New Featurette for Safe Haven with Josh Duhamel & Julianne Hough
30 January 2013 10:00 AM, PST | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
Safe Haven marks the latest adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling original novel, following on from last year’s The Lucky One, starring Zac Efron.
This time around, Josh Duhamel (Transformers) and Julianne Hough (Rock of Ages) will be taking the leading roles, and all we’ve seen so far suggests it’s heading to be another hit over the Valentine’s weekend.
With the film’s Us release date fast approaching, Yahoo Movies have debuted a new featurette, taking us behind the scenes with Hough.
“Safe Haven is an affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman’s struggle to love again, Safe Haven is based on the novel from Nicholas Sparks, the best-selling author behind the hit films The Notebook and Dear John. 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. Slowly, »
- Kenji Lloyd
Safe Haven Hi-Res Photo Gallery
28 January 2013 2:11 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Relativity Media has provided us with a high-resolution photo gallery for Safe Haven, director Lasse Hallström's adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel, arriving in theaters this Valentine's Day. Julianne Hough stars as Katie, a young woman who runs away from her troubled Boston life and starts fresh in the sleepy North Carolina town of Southport. She forms a bond with shopkeeper Alex (Josh Duhamel), but before she can start a new life, she must confront her past demons. Take a look at these photos featuring Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel, David Lyons as the tenacious Boston cop Kevin Tierney, Cobie Smulders as Katie's new neighbor Jo, and Mimi Kirkland and Noah Lomax as Alex's children Kristen and Josh.
Safe Haven: Movie Pictures GallerySee All 58 Photos »
Safe Haven comes to theaters February 14th, 2013 and stars Julianne Hough, Cobie Smulders, Josh Duhamel, David Lyons, Mimi Kirkland, Noah Lomax, Lauren York, Jasper Grey. »
- MovieWeb
Blu-ray, DVD Release: Playing For Keeps
22 January 2013 11:32 AM, PST | Disc Dish | See recent Disc Dish news »
Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: March 5, 2013
Price: DVD $30.99, Blu-ray $35.99
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
It’s soccer and romance for Gerard Butler (Machine Gun Preacher) and Jessica Biel (Total Recall) in Playing for Keeps.
The romantic comedy movie follows Butler as former soccer star George who has fallen on hard times. In an effort to get his life together, George returns home and starts coaching his son’s (Noah Lomax, TV’s The Walking Dead) soccer team, hoping it will help him build a relationship with his son and ex-wife (Biel).
Playing for Keeps piles in a bunch of other A-list stars, including Dennis Quaid (The Words), Uma Thurman (Ceremony), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Rock of Ages) and Judy Greer (The Descendants).
But the film scored lower than Butler’s other romantic comedies in theaters. Playing for Keeps grossed $12.9 million, but 2010′s The Bounty Hunter took in $67 million and 2009′s The Ugly Truth earned $88.9 million. »
- Sam
Safe Haven 'Can't Let You Go' Featurette
17 January 2013 4:51 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
If you want to spend Valentine's Day a weeping mess, then make sure to reserve your tickets for the latest Nicholas Sparks adaptation Safe Haven, which arrives on the lovers' holiday Thursday, February 14th. We have a new featurette from this romantic drama starring Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, and Cobie Smulders. Hear from the cast and crew as they take viewers behind-the-scenes of this thrilling and suspenseful story about one woman's attempts to love again. We also have new photos with the cast.
Safe Haven - Can't Let You Go Featurette
Safe Haven comes to theaters February 14th, 2013 and stars Cobie Smulders, Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel, David Lyons, Noah Lomax, Mimi Kirkland, Lauren York, Mike Pniewski. The film is directed by Lasse Hallström. »
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Safe Haven - Can't Let You Go Featurette - Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel, Cobie Smulders star in Lasse Hallström romance
17 January 2013 7:43 AM, PST | Upcoming-Movies.com | See recent Upcoming-Movies.com news »
Relativity Media's romantic mystery Safe Haven has a new featurette. The film directed by Lasse Hallström stars Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel and Cobie Smulders and is based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. Lasse Hallström helms fromt he script he adapted with Dana Stevens. Ryan Kavanaugh, Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen produce the film which opens on February 14th, looking to cash in on Valentine's Day weekend. The cast also has David Lyons, Noah Lomax, Mimi Kirkland and Mike Pniewski on board. Read about Safe Haven below the Can't Let You Go Featurette. An affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman’s struggle to love again, Safe Haven is based on the novel from Nicholas Sparks, the best-selling author behind the hit films The Notebook and Dear John. When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small North Carolina town, her reluctance to join the tight knit community »
Safe Haven - Can't Let You Go Featurette - Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel, Cobie Smulders star in Lasse Hallström romance
17 January 2013 7:43 AM, PST | Upcoming-Movies.com | See recent Upcoming-Movies.com news »
Relativity Media's romantic mystery Safe Haven has a new featurette. The film directed by Lasse Hallström stars Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel and Cobie Smulders and is based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. Lasse Hallström helms fromt he script he adapted with Dana Stevens. Ryan Kavanaugh, Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen produce the film which opens on February 14th, looking to cash in on Valentine's Day weekend. The cast also has David Lyons, Noah Lomax, Mimi Kirkland and Mike Pniewski on board. Read about Safe Haven below the Can't Let You Go Featurette. An affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman’s struggle to love again, Safe Haven is based on the novel from Nicholas Sparks, the best-selling author behind the hit films The Notebook and Dear John. When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small North Carolina town, her reluctance to join the tight knit community »
Playing For Keeps Review
4 January 2013 3:13 PM, PST | www.themoviebit.com | See recent TheMovieBit news »
Gerard Butler's filmography is a strange one. Action movies and thrillers like 300, Law Abiding Citizen, and Gamer sit oddly alongside romantic comedy such as P.S. I Love You, The Bounty Hunter, and The Ugly Truth. Personally, I think he is strong leading man, with a great presence, but I prefer him him when he firing off guns with abandon, or shouting the name of the place he's currently in. Which makes the fact that I really enjoyed Playing For Keeps, his latest journey down the romantic comedy route, all the more puzzling. Butler plays George Dryer, a former professional football (soccer, for those of you in America) player who has fallen on hard times. Unemployed, trying to have a meaningful relationship with his son (Noah Lomax), and dealing with the fact that his ex-wife (Jessica Biel) is getting remarried, his life takes a turn for the better when he »
- noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
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