Never read the book, but my gosh who wrote this script??
I mean it is unimaginative, flat and downright horrible! I think the issue with the bad acting stems from the crap tasting and cringe lines that Jax has to spout. It may looked ok on paper (though I doubt it!) how could anyone be ok once said out loud is beyond me.
The story was ok, I did like the female lead... I may have to read the book though cause this is mediocre at best!