This Friday, the newest film adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, “The Choice,” brought people to the theater with tissues in hand and hearts ready to be broken.

Adapted from the 2007 novel, “The Choice” follows the journey of Travis (Benjamin Walker), a rugged Southern veterinarian, and Gabby (Teresa Palmer), a medical student with a chip on her shoulder. When Gabby moves in next door, the two meet for the first time and it’s apparent that a turbulent love affair is about to take off. So far, so Sparks.

While Walker is no Ryan Gosling or Channing Tatum, his Southern charm and unconditional love for Gabby make you hope he’ll put a ring on your finger. In between the sobs and the gasps, Walker adds his sense of humor and, consequently, a light-hearted vibe to the film.

The film begins with Travis visiting the hospital with flowers in hand, talking about a mystery woman who “deserves the stars and moon.” The trailer makes it clear that a car accident turns somebody’s perfect life upside-down and, from the start, you can ultimately conclude that “the choice,” will be about keeping someone on life support.

The movie then flashes backward to depict the seven years prior to the opening scene, leaving you anxious every time a character gets into a car. When the accident does eventually happen, the film takes a dark turn, leaving a pit in your stomach and tears in your eyes.

Katz’s film differentiated from the original book in quite a few ways. In the book, Gabby has a different job and a creepy boss that constantly threatens her relationship, creating a different dynamic between the characters. Still, the biggest difference is the way that the accident occurs, which caused controversy among many Sparks purists. Despite the variations, the love between Travis and Gabby stays the same when they are ultimately confronted with a life-changing decision.

On top of the tears and the heartbreak, which are infamous qualities of Nicholas Sparks’ movies, this film could not have been more predictable. Leave it to Sparks to present a perfect love story full of sunsets and sappy dialogue that is suddenly interrupted by a tragedy, leaving you broken hours after the credits roll. Not only was it extremely unsurprising, but it was also incredibly unrealistic, as the film presents a truly unbelievable medical miracle.

At times, the impending car crash caused the movie to drag on while you waited for the inevitable. And after all this build-up, not much happened after “the choice” was made. This movie pales in comparison with other Sparks’ films. Yes, you’ll have a good cry, but the whole ‘tragic love story’ thing starts to get old and unsurprising. However, if you’re in the mood to feel sad and lonely, go see this.

Regardless, there’s a reason why people will come back for the 11th film in the Sparks saga. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to take a break from reality and stare at beautiful people falling in love.