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Can true love really conquer all? That is the question hovering over the genuinely touching, affecting drama The Vow. Based on a true story (which itself might have made a great documentary), The Vow is a showcase for the splendid acting talent of Rachel McAdams and a breakthrough role for Channing Tatum, under the deft direction of Michael Sucsy (the feature version of Grey Gardens). The story is deceptively simple: Happy young married couple Paige (McAdams) and Leo (Tatum) are, well, happy. Then a car accident puts Paige into a life-threatening coma, and upon awakening, she finds she has lost the previous five years of memories--including of being married to, or ever in love with, her beloved Leo. With lesser actors or with a more heavy-handed director, The Vow might have been predictable, melodramatic, or flat--and yet, the talents of the two stars, and the crisp, light-handed direction, make The Vow an enjoyable, deeply affecting love story. McAdams is as winning as always, reminiscent of her early work in The Notebook, and here, as a brunette, channeling a young Jennifer Garner. But it's Tatum on whose shoulders The Vow must succeed, and he is a revelation. His persona as a tough guy's guy is perfect here, as a "softer" actor would have led The Vow straight into Lifetime Movie Network territory. The viewer relates to Leo, including his obvious frustration, discomfort, and even moments of terror. Sam Neill and Jessica Lange (who glowed in Sucsy's Grey Gardens) make memorable supporting appearances. But it's McAdams and especially Tatum who make The Vow the believable, delicate, and loving journey it is. --A.T. Hurley
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Inspired by a true story, The Vow is the tale of a love that refuses to be forgotten. Leo (Channing Tatum, Dear John) is devastated when a car accident plunges his wife Paige (Rachel McAdams, The Notebook) into a deep coma. She miraculously recovers--but the last five years of her memories have vanished. Suddenly, Leo finds himself married to a stranger who can’t remember anything about him. Naively, Paige falls back under the influence of her controlling parents (Sam Neill and Jessica Lange) and reconnects with her ex-fiancé (Scott Speedman). Desperately, Leo tries to recreate the moments that shaped their romance. Can he rekindle the passion before he loses Paige forever?
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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Dignitas
Format:DVD
I have a cold heart.
Dear John left me wanting to gouge my eyes out, and the saving grace of The Notebook was Rachael McAdams. Thankfully the director saw sense and took the best two elements of these films, and put them in their own movie.
Because The Vow isn't really a romance. Not really, this movie is more of 'if you really love someone, set them free, and they'll come back again.' And that's what the film is really about, how a couple learn to come to terms with tragedy. And that is why it works, there is no saccahrine here. Rather than Leo having to make his wife fall in love with him again, it's more about two people who have to realise they aren't the same people they where, and fall in love as those two people.
Channing Tatum is heartbreaking, and Rachael McAdams is a stunning actress as always.
Highly recommended. Find out why this made a record-breaking opening weekend at the cinema [$52 million, exceeding Titanic's opening.]
Dear John left me wanting to gouge my eyes out, and the saving grace of The Notebook was Rachael McAdams. Thankfully the director saw sense and took the best two elements of these films, and put them in their own movie.
Because The Vow isn't really a romance. Not really, this movie is more of 'if you really love someone, set them free, and they'll come back again.' And that's what the film is really about, how a couple learn to come to terms with tragedy. And that is why it works, there is no saccahrine here. Rather than Leo having to make his wife fall in love with him again, it's more about two people who have to realise they aren't the same people they where, and fall in love as those two people.
Channing Tatum is heartbreaking, and Rachael McAdams is a stunning actress as always.
Highly recommended. Find out why this made a record-breaking opening weekend at the cinema [$52 million, exceeding Titanic's opening.]
25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The main thing that has been left out of most of the other reviews is that this is a true story and not fiction. I have also read the book and I was taken aback by the husband's dedication to his wife. The way he handled his tragic situation is rare in today's society. It is a must for everyone to see. What a great example for the rest of us. I marveled at the two miracles that have taken place in this story. First, both of them miraculously recovered from the accident and second a doomed marriage was saved.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Pink-Lady
Format:DVD
What a film! Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams as Leo and Paige are amazingly believable in this heartbreaking story of a man trying to win back his wife after she loses all memory of him in a car crash. What makes this even more powerful is knowing this is inspired by a true story, especially while watching the lengths Leo goes to try to save his marrriage, only to painfully realise he has to make the ultimate sacrifice to make Paige happy and end her confusion. Once Paige is free, she can begin to rediscover who she really is all over again....
An amazing film, not the average 'chick flick' at all. This has depth, heart, stunning performances from the two leads, and shows that real life stories can be more incredible than fiction.
An amazing film, not the average 'chick flick' at all. This has depth, heart, stunning performances from the two leads, and shows that real life stories can be more incredible than fiction.
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The Vow
I thoroughly enjoyed this film and can recommend it to anyone who likes "the happy ever" after type of movie.
Published 3 days ago by apple pine
3.0 out of 5 stars
Average
Thought this was going to be another film based on a Nicholas Sparks film ... It's not! I was disappointed
Published 15 days ago by Avid reader
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A chick flick with a dark edge
I thought this film would be an average chick flick where a couple in a relationship went through some kind of crisis and then they eventually married. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Ms. Sj Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
Did not realise this was based on true events if i had of done i would probably have cried the whole way through!!
Published 25 days ago by Nicola
3.0 out of 5 stars
Slow burner but a good film
Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams have good on screen chemistry and the story is based on what happened to a real married couple, they both show that they can do a romantic drama... Read more
Published 27 days ago by ClaudiaE
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best chick flick, Ive seen in along while
Leo and Paige spent five wonderful years married to one another, until a car accident left their lives in turmoil and her with no memory of that last five years and him losing the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lady A
4.0 out of 5 stars
Frustrating But Good
Good film. I love channing Tatum. The kind of movie that makes you wanna shout at the screen. Really frustrating
Published 1 month ago by mkx
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cute film
I really enjoyed this film, love that it is based on a true story. It's a nice little chick flick.
Published 1 month ago by Siobhan200286
5.0 out of 5 stars
best girly film for a while
what can I say about this film , it ticked all the boxes andmade me sob. This film is well worth a watch as it is inspired by true events, plus boy candy alert.
Published 1 month ago by marisa evetts
4.0 out of 5 stars
soppy
very soppy film, bought it for the missis. she loves it so I cant complain. it is a nice story though so worth watching
Published 1 month ago by adam
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