The Vow
 

Anyone seen this yet for a review? The trailer looks rather bland, but at the very least we're starting to get the kind of media attention we deserve. One good thing I can see right off is that unlike standard amnesia movies of the past, this one examines change in character post-trauma, not just loss of memories. Baby steps...

The Vow

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Here's a rather more educated write-up: CNN The Vow doctor review

I actually saw this with my girlfriend yesterday, and it was a pretty good movie regarding relationships and even how a brain injury like that would basically alter a person. I didn't know it, but it was actually based off of a true story. They mention it at the end of the credits.

Having lost consciousness before and not having short term memory for quite awhile after I was able to relate to some of the frustrations. Granted she lost information as to being unable make new memories, but I still felt that it was a good representation of how everybody struggles to get back to the point where they used to be before the injury.

Okay I guess I now know why I want to see this movie.

Donna:grouphug::hug:

its also on the cover, says inspired by true events haha

I was super excited for this movie....#1 because i adore both the lead actors and #2 because of the traumatic brain injury role. I felt very fortunate that i did not lose any memories other than the night of my accident until i gained consciousness in the hospital.

But i must say, i was a little surprised that it didnt show more of the aftermath of the injury itself...like the headaches, anxiety, overstimulation, etc. The only time was when she first came home from the hospital and there was a large room full of people and she was overwhelemed. I told my friend that this was how i felt everytime i was in a crowded bar or room for months after my accident. Other than that, i was kinda envious of her for not having months of debilitating headaches. But also envious of myself for remembering all the years leading up to my brain injury.

If you havent read "My Life Deleted", by Scott Bolzan.....its pretty unbelievable. He had a blow to the back of the head and forgot pretty much every memory. Who he was, who his family was, who he loved, etc. He did not have a bleed, just a mild TBI with PCS. He was also previously an NFL player who most likely endured multiple sub-concussive impacts (if even full blown concussions), which just shows how fragile the brain is after already suffering an injury.

Make me very grateful that i am doing as well as i am for 9 months post injury. Thanking god everyday for the strength to keep healing and moving forward in life!

That's sort of what I was afraid of...that this is more of a relationship movie than a TBI movie. As such, they weren't going to delve into our every day medical stuff- like the headaches, anxiety, etc. Nightnurse mentioned.

Well, great first date movie for us TBI survivors. Might as well get them used to this "stuff" from the very beginning. ;)

Finally a "chick flick" I can stay awake through! :)

Saw it yesterday for Valentine's Day date with my wife. I agree with nightnurse. They could have added some more post injury symptoms but it may have sounded like a documentary.

Rachel McAdams was fabulous. It is a good date movie.

Oddly, we saw it with free tickets we get at Brain Injury Support Group.

Enjoy the acting and forget the symptoms.

I'd like to see this at some point. I'm not so sure how it would go with me right now...I'm still kind of upset about the situation I'm in and how I feel, so I'm wondering if it would increase my anxiety.

How were you guys able to see this in the theatre anyways lol.

I would NOT be able to handle a movie theatre at this point in my recovery.

I was wearing my ear plugs and attended during a slow period with very few in the theater. Even then I needed to close my eyes during the previews. Next time, I will wait until the previews are done and sit a bit farther back from the screen. We sat about 1/2 way and should have been much farther back.

I'll have to try this once I'm able to handle watching TV again.

I'm gonna start training my brain to get used to TV tonight. I'm going to hook my laptop up to my LCD and stream some shows off Hulu from the computer. The picture quality isn't very good when I do this, so that should help with the visual stimulation.

Wish me luck...if you don't hear from me for a few days, you know what happened, LOL :).

Just took my son to see this. I cried, such a girl LOL, he said it was good. He said some of what was in the movie was close to home like the doctor's saying everyone is different and no "normal" to recovery, being overwhelmed in crowds, people expecting you to be the old you, etc..

Very enlightening and great acting.