The Vow Review

“For Better or for Worse.” Newlywed’s Leo (Channing Tatum) and Paige (Rachel McAdams) had their challenges two months after their marriage. The couple survived a horrific car accident, however, Paige suffered head injuries, and experienced personality changes. She had no idea who her husband was, and no recollection of their relationship. Being a dedicated and faithful husband, Leo tried to help his wife, hoping to rebuild their relationship; after all he made a vow. The Vow is a heartfelt love story, inspired by true events.

Rating: 4 1/2
Release Date: May 8, 2012
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 12+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent Content: Mild
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Moderate

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Talking Points:

It was amazing to see Leo’s love and dedication to his wife. He did everything he could to spark her memory, though unsuccessful. She only recognized her family, and childhood friends.

Paige had an estranged relationship with her family. She hadn’t seen them in years; they had never even met Leo. It was nice that they reunited after the accident, though her parent’s weren’t supportive of her marriage with Leo.

Sexual Content: Moderate

Before the accident, Paige and Leo are in the car, and Paige says, “A girl’s guaranteed to get preggers if she does it in a car.” This may spark an interesting parent/child conversation!
When the couple is dating, they had frequent overnights together. We see them in bed on top of each other.
After the accident we see the couple strip down to their underwear, and jump into a lake. She also has on a bra.
The couple kiss passionately.
We hear a suggestive voicemail.
In one scene we see Leo, naked, though only his back side.
After the accident, Paige flirts and kisses her ex-fiance.

Violent Content: Mild