Fresh
The Vow is a welcome antidote to cynicism, and a bracing tonic that proves love hasn't disappeared from the film experience completely.
Rex Reed, New York Observer
Overview
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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Rotten
The Vow makes the least of its concept, refusing to acknowledge that a love need not be perfect to merit holding on to.
Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice
Rotten
The two stars look dewy and glossy and unexceptional, bound together less by chemistry than by the ministrations of a hard-working costume designer.
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly
Rotten
'The Vow' is inspired by a true and wonderful story, but that doesn't make the fictionalized version any less ridiculous.
Richard Roeper, Richard Roeper.com
Fresh
Tatum is unusually expressive; Speedman, both hiss-worthy and sympathetic. But McAdams is the real draw.
Joseph M. Amodio, Newsday
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