May 9, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & II • Page 25 Falling in love all over again in ‘The Vow’ shyness around his post-accident wife that is touching and believable. However, the movie rests mostly on his broad shoulders, and he simply doesn’t have the acting chops to carry it off. He is pleasant to look at, and that may enough for many viewers, but the depth of emotion needed to sell Leo’s desperation is simply not there. Tatum’s Leo comes off as stiff and bland. The two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack contains three behind-the-scenes featurettes, commentary with director Michael Sucsy, deleted scenes, and a gag reel. “The Vow” is also available as a single-disc DVD. “Dirty Dancing Collection” (Lionsgate) is a two-disc Blu-ray set containing the feature films “Dirty Dancing” (1987) and its sequel, “Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights” (2004). The original film stars Jennifer Grey as “Baby” Houseman and Patrick Swayze as the sexy Johnny Castle. It’s the story of a naive, sheltered girl who meets an experienced dance instructor at a Catskill Mountain resort in 1963. Intrigued by Johnny’s open, freewheeling lifestyle, Baby falls in love. She becomes his pupil and love interest and learns a thing or two about adult responsibility along the way. The soundtrack contributes considerably to the overall impact of the film, and the dance sequences -- especially the finale -- were choreographed dramatically by Kenny Ortega. The less-impressive sequel takes place in 1950s Cuba and follows the story of American teenager Katey Miller (Romola Garai) and her move to Havana with her family. Katey meets waiter Javier Suarez (Diego Luna), who befriends her and teaches her Latin dance and way of life. Her parents forbid them to see each other, but she invites him to participate in a ballroom dancing contest to raise some money. Characterization is sketchy, with most of the production value reserved for the razzledazzle dance sequences. (continued on Crossword page) Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum in ‘The Vow.’ by Dennis Seuling “The Vow” (Screen Gems) is based on a true story. A young married couple, Leo and Paige (Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum), are in an automobile accident on a snowy night. Leo is fine, but Paige revives with no memory of the last five years. She recalls being engaged to another man (Scott Speedman) in law school with plans of enjoying a happy life in an upscale suburb. She fails to recognize Leo or remember that they are married. He is a virtual stranger to her. While Paige regresses into a life she knew many years ago, Leo is patient, loyal and understanding, but heartbroken that the bond they once shared has been shattered. The wrinkle to the dilemma is that Paige enjoys the affluent lifestyle into which she has fallen, making it tougher for Leo to get through to her. McAdams essentially plays two versions of Paige: the self-involved college sorority girl and the more mature married woman who is deeply in love with her husband. Leo sees his wife in a way he has never known, and longs to have back the woman he married. This comprises the main plot line. Tatum, who is equally at home in action pictures and in romantic dramas, has movie star looks and conveys