After the likes of Dear John and The Notebook, Nicolas Sparks novels have become the go to source when adapting romance stories for the big screen. The latest, The Longest Ride starring Scott Eastwood and Britt Robertson, sees a bit of The Notebook come through with two tales of young love intersecting, even though they are separated by generations.
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Everything to be checked off in a Nicholas Sparks adaption is checked off here, from a madly in love couples to decades spanning romances,and while it may not be doing anything new, it should still play perfectly as date night material.
Released: 10th April (U.S.)/ 25th May (IRL/U.K.)
Synopsis: The Longest Ride centres on the star-crossed love affair between Luke, a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and Sophia, a college student who is about to embark upon her dream job in New York City's art world. As conflicting paths and ideals test their relationship, Sophia and Luke make an unexpected and life altering connection with Ira, whose memories of his own decades-long romance with his beloved wife deeply inspire the young couple. Spanning generations and two intertwining love stories, The Longest Ride explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love.
