Review of The Vow (2012) by Johnny T — 11 Oct 2012

The Vow represents that most welcome kind of Valentine's Day offering, focusing on the feelings that bring couples closer. Doesn't turn out to be as gauzily sentimental as its beginning (or its marketing materials) suggests. While The Vow will give heart palpitations to fans of its charming co-stars Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum, this amnesia-themed romance is the kind of featherweight fare that is enjoyed in the moment and forgotten soon after the end credits roll. It's unashamedly escapist, but a turn for the serious as The Vow nears the finish line only underscores its essential silliness and what a poor job the film has done making it seem like its characters need each other for reasons beyond looking good together. Ready-made for Valentine's Day, The Vow is, like the offerings at Cafe Mnemonic, a total sugar overload. It's quite watchable date-night cheese - the kind of movie you can simultaneously snort at and enjoy. It's pleasant enough as a date movie, but that's all.

VERDICT: "In The Zone" - [Mixed Reaction] These kinds of movies are usually movies that had some good things, but some bad things kept it from being amazing. This rating says buy an ex-rental or a cheap price of the DVD to own. If you consider cinema, ask for people's opinion on the film. (Films that are rated 2.5 or 3 stars).