The Best of Me

Relativity Media | Release Date: October 17, 2014

5.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 71 Ratings

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TotallyEpicHDNov 7, 2014

Another annoying love story, The Best of Me was unoriginal, predictable, and will be known as "another love movie." Director Michael Hoffman does not give a legitimate interpretation of a realistic relationship, and the whole film readsAnother annoying love story, The Best of Me was unoriginal, predictable, and will be known as "another love movie." Director Michael Hoffman does not give a legitimate interpretation of a realistic relationship, and the whole film reads "drama" all over it.… Expand

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ThegodfathersonDec 30, 2014

The Best Of Me takes the title of the worst romance movie of the century. And those words can sum up how tiring, rushed and how Un- Nicholas Sparks it is. It cut out major plot details from the book, gave us a horrible screenplay with bothThe Best Of Me takes the title of the worst romance movie of the century. And those words can sum up how tiring, rushed and how Un- Nicholas Sparks it is. It cut out major plot details from the book, gave us a horrible screenplay with both Marsden and Monaghan doing an atrocious job at their ultimate worst! This movie is a major disappointment to the fans of the book, including me (this was the only romance book that I read). This is a major exampke of book adaptations gone HORRIBLY WRONG. Its not even worth renting, and you know what this movie deserves my 0.… Expand

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Annoymous1Dec 13, 2014

A standard love story, and it's something that you'd expect nowadays. Its bad, but had its moments. But really, it could have done better. However, its a poorly executed movie.

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lukechristianscFeb 10, 2015

I hate Nicholas Sparks romantic book series into films, i also hate the the fact that screenwriters got inspired to the make Sparks' bestseller and into a dumb atrocity romantic cliche'd screenplay. Will Fetters ( writer of 'Remember Me' andI hate Nicholas Sparks romantic book series into films, i also hate the the fact that screenwriters got inspired to the make Sparks' bestseller and into a dumb atrocity romantic cliche'd screenplay. Will Fetters ( writer of 'Remember Me' and The Lucky One) turns another Nicholas Sparks bestseller into another careless screenplay HEY DO ME FAVOR AND LEAVE SHOW BUSINESS. This movie is about is two high school sweet heart reunite in to their small hometown after tuck died. James Marsden plays Dawson Cole, Michelle Monaghan plays Amanda, two like able actors are forced into Nicholas Sparks' toxic bubble. Michael Hoffman directed and co-wrote the screenplay, clearly he has no legitimate interpretation of a realistic relationship (what are going to expect of course this movie has no legitimate interpretation of a realistic relationship cause it's a Nicholas Sparks movie). This movie was doing great in the beginning of the movie i was going to give this movie a B but the movie was getting worst in the middle and the end it was predictable. The script was hilariously awful and the direction has gone wrong. Grade D- I not enjoy 'The Longest Ride' coming this year… Expand

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Illy45Oct 17, 2014

Usually I do not agree with the critics’ score but they just about nailed this one! I should however mention I do not like romantic movies or “chick flicks”. The only reason I watched this was because my girlfriend, yet again, forced me toUsually I do not agree with the critics’ score but they just about nailed this one! I should however mention I do not like romantic movies or “chick flicks”. The only reason I watched this was because my girlfriend, yet again, forced me to another Nicholas Sparks’ so-called “masterpiece”. Now, I never read the book so I am unable to compare the two, which is why I am just basing my opinion as a random-movie-watcher-fan and not a die-hard Nicholas Sparks’ fan.

Anyways, The Best of Me was somewhat entertaining and I found myself to enjoy it more than other romantic movies, the acting was fair majority of the time, it had some matured elements, and it was not overly dramatic in my opinion, but they were some scenes that ruined it for me. The movie was predictable; I was able to determine several plot twists and upcoming scenes. I was disappointed several times between the plot, ending, and themes.

In conclusion, I know this movie deserves a three when my girlfriend has mixed feelings over it...enough said. I personally would not recommend this movie to anyone I know. I guess for Nicholas Sparks’ fans, this movie may be worth watching in theaters, but for non-Nicholas Sparks’ fans (like me) do yourself a favor and wait to Redbox this one.… Expand

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JohnnyBeeBaddOct 2, 2015

One of the most "painful" films I have ever sat through. My girlfriend was recommended this movie (it had to be a 'set-up') and as stated in a few reviews prior, although I don't typically agree with Critic(s) Reviews, they absolutely hitOne of the most "painful" films I have ever sat through. My girlfriend was recommended this movie (it had to be a 'set-up') and as stated in a few reviews prior, although I don't typically agree with Critic(s) Reviews, they absolutely hit the hammer on the nail with this (Critic Average Score: mid-20's). The acting is brutal, the story line predictable and the acting melodramatic/over-the-top (and unrealistic). The title ("The Best of Me") should be a dead giveaway, however, if you must, proceed with low expectations and wondering to yourself, "Why? Why? Why? Did I waste two (2) solid hours on this? Why?" I give the cast an "A" for effort (as they really, really, really tried to pull this off) but it fails miserably, as it Yo-Yo's you through 120 minutes of fluff. "The Best of Me", No. Could easily be re-branded/repackaged/resold as "The Worst of Me" and (being fair) set the viewer up for what's to come.… Expand

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VinceRocks123Mar 31, 2015

very disgusting film and another insult to my taste and intelligence the film falters with dull chemistry from James Marsden and the overrated talentless of Liana Liberato, I can just say Nicholas Sparks has no writing talent except givevery disgusting film and another insult to my taste and intelligence the film falters with dull chemistry from James Marsden and the overrated talentless of Liana Liberato, I can just say Nicholas Sparks has no writing talent except give finding a terrible way to make more outrageous chick flicks that outweigh even Twilight that I want to pressure Sparks into either staying away from Hollywood or have him slam a hammer repeatedly into his head until amnesia can re-correct his mind and do something better and new for once rather than making more stupid stories of a southern caucasian male and female meeting and falling in love in the rural country bound by dull drama and stupid suspense bullcrap! its an inferior love story… Expand

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