If you had a date for Valentine’s Day, then seeing “Beautiful Creatures” would have been a pretty nice date. Set for a February 14 date, Beautiful Creatures was anything but disappointing for those who went into the theater with an open mind and heart.

From the start of the movie, the storyline is told from Ethan Wate’s (played by Alden Ehrenreich) perspective in the very small town of Gatlin. According t

o Ethan, nothing changes in Gatlin but when a dark-haired beauty by the name of Lena Duchannes (played by Alice Englert) comes to town, everything in Gatlin changes. Ethan instantly feels drawn to Lena, but no one else likes her. From the time Lena comes into the picture, she is depicted has a Satan worshipper, and an outcast by default.  It is only after Ethan perseveres to learn Lena’s back story, that we really find the truth to the story.

The storyline of Beautiful Creatures felt very easy to follow along with and from the start of the movie, viewers can be drawn into the plot from Ethan’s point of view. If it wasn’t for Ehrenreich’s performance, puppy dog charm, and witty humor, the movie might have been completely different. But from the start, the character of Ethan draws you into the movie.  The other main and supporting actors were also charming in their own ways as well.

The subtle use of green screen and the special effects made this picture more realistic, enjoyable and easier to watch. The special effects were down so well, that it felt like you were in the actual movie. The score and soundtrack were also rightly chosen for the film, giving off emotional senses at appropriate times.

Some viewers who had read the book series before seeing the movie felt that filmmakers changed too many things, but the movie was well done for having been based off the acclaimed book “Beautiful Creatures” written by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.

If you like to try new movies, than give this one a try. You’ll love the chemistry between the main characters, Lena and Ethan.