The Vow
The Vow

The Vow

2012Movie104 minEnglish

Happy young married couple Paige and Leo are, well, happy. Then a car accident puts Paige into a life-threatening coma. Upon awakening she has lost the previous five years of memories, including those of her beloved Leo, her wedding, a confusing relationship with her parents, or the ending of her relationship with her ex-fiance. Despite these complications, Leo endeavors to win her heart again and rebuild their marriage.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users75%
Director: Michael SucsyGenres: Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

A newlywed couple's life is turned upside down when the wife suffers a serious accident, leaving her with amnesia and unable to remember her husband. As he tries to win her back and help her regain her memory, they must navigate the challenges of their relationship and decide if their love can endure such a profound loss. The film is inspired by a true story.

Critical Reception

The Vow received mixed reviews from critics, with many finding the premise compelling but the execution melodramatic. Audience reception was generally more positive, appreciating the emotional story and the chemistry between the leads.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the lead actors' chemistry and emotional performances.
  • Criticized for its overly sentimental and predictable plot.
  • The true story aspect was noted but often overshadowed by dramatic embellishments.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the romantic and emotional story, with many finding it touching and heartfelt. Some viewers felt it was too sad or overly dramatic, but the chemistry between the main actors was frequently highlighted as a positive aspect.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Krickitt and Kim Carpenter, who were married for only months when Krickitt was injured in a car accident and suffered from dissociative amnesia, losing all memories of her husband.

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Nathan

Nathan

The Vow is a very average romantic drama with a twist. From the beginning, I knew exactly what I was in for but it still managed to hook me. I was invested in our two leads relationship throughout the entire runtime. Their emotional chemist...