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Flash Movie Review: The Vow
Could the only reason to see this movie be the opportunity to see Channing Tatum’s (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Dear John) bare buttocks? Based on the majority of the crowd’s reaction, I think that was enough for them to say this movie was great. For the rest of us, it was not enough. Channing is not a great actor; however, what works in his favor is the combination of his physique with his sad, teary eyes and romantic streak on display throughout this film. Playing husband Leo to wife Paige, played by Rachel McAdams (Sherlock Holmes, Midnight in Paris), the happy couple’s life is shattered when a car accident causes a memory loss for Paige. She has no memory of Leo, let alone being married to him. Rachel is good in this type of romantic drama and the two actors blended easily enough. The story is predictable and I wonder how much of the actual true story was used to make this film. With that being said, this is an easy movie to watch as it tries to squeeze your heart and elicit a tear from your eye.
2 1/2 stars