In 'The Lucky One,' the Bayou State easily takes over for North Carolina

By James Wray Apr 19, 2012, 13:28 GMT Taylor Schilling attending The Lucky One Los Angeles premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Photo copyright by David Gabber / PR Photos. Zac Efron attending The Lucky One Los Angeles premiere at

The Lucky One is somewhat entertaining but a rather formulaic film. Logan, the Marine back from the war, suffers from guilt and perhaps some PTSD, and goes on walkabout to find the woman in the picture. After traveling on

There are two ways for me to go about reviewing The Lucky One. One is a lay-up, which would be to take aim at every ridiculous moment from the lead character's cross-country Forrest Gump-ing from Colorado to Louisiana, the philosophy quotes and the

Efron plays a Marine returning from Iraq with the one thing he credits with keeping him alive — a photo of a woman named Beth (Taylor Schilling), whom he doesn't even know. The two meet, and naturally sappy romance

This week, yet another Nicholas Sparks movie, "The Lucky One," hits theaters, this time with Zac Efron in the lead. But if you're looking for something a little more dangerous, we have just the recommendation for you. Plus, we