The Vow (2012)
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After a devastating car accident leaves her with total amnesia, a woman must navigate a complicated relationship with a husband who is now a stranger to her.
The story
After a severe car accident on a snowy evening, Paige Collins is rushed to the hospital and awakens to find she has lost all of her memories. Her husband, Leo, remains by her side, but to Paige, he is a complete stranger. As she struggles to navigate her new reality, she is confronted by her parents and her past life, including a former fiancé who still holds feelings for her. Paige must decide whether to stay with the man who loves her or attempt to reconstruct the life she once lived, while Leo struggles to help her regain her memories and maintain their bond.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Following a car accident, Paige Collins suffers from total amnesia. Her husband, Leo, tries to convince her of their marriage while her parents, Bill and Rita, are introduced to him. Paige is confused by her past, specifically her decision to leave law school and her previous engagement to Jeremy. As she navigates her new life, she begins to feel a connection to Jeremy, causing tension in her relationship with Leo. The plot reveals a secret: Paige's mother had an affair with her father, which led to her estrangement from them. Eventually, Paige realizes that her memories may never return. She chooses to pursue her passion for art and eventually finds a sense of peace, ultimately deciding to move forward with Leo despite the loss of her past memories.
- First release year
- 2012
- Runtime (minutes)
- 104
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Michael Sucsy
- Writers
- Abby Kohn · screenplay; Marc Silverstein · screenplay; Jason Katims · screenplay; Stuart Sender · story
- Cast and characters
- Rachel McAdams · Paige; Channing Tatum · Leo; Sam Neill; Scott Speedman; Jessica Lange; Jessica McNamee
- Genres
- romantic drama; biographical drama
- Themes
- memory loss; identity; love; sacrifice
- Tone and mood
- romantic; melodramatic; poignant
- Premise and plot tags
- amnesia; romance; based on true story
- Source material / true-story basis
- The Vow by Kim and Krickitt Carpenter
- Content notes
- road accident
- Reception
- The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising the performances of McAdams and Tatum while criticizing the plot as familiar and melodramatic.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 30% · scale: percentage · review count: 132
- Production trivia
- The film was the eighth highest-grossing romantic drama produced since 1980 as of 2013.; The film was developed as early as 1996.; The film was the first of 2012 in North America to cross the $100 million mark.
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