Via Norte
My readers must be beginning to think I am an employee of Via Norte. Not so. I am a
loyal devoted patron who loves this restaurant. Tuna is my favorite fish and this place
makes the best tuna anywhere. I have actually had this fish in many parts of the world but
I am faithful to Via Norte as the all time winner.
Three longstanding friends went out for dinner. We had dined here at the former
Cataplana. Jose was also the chef at that time. Since those days Jose Alves has purchased
the restaurant and changed the name. He has refurbished the place. It is bright and
attractive. Rodrigo will look after you as your server. He is such a gently person and so
attentive.
The Grilled Fillet of Portuguese Sardines is one of the Portuguese signature dishes.
Many of my friends have enjoyed this dish on past occasions. On this evening one friend
was anxious to try this new dish.(for her) It is served with onion confit, sweet peppers,
mushrooms and zucchini. She was delighted.
The other dining companion opted for the Organic Baby Greens Salad. It was a very
large portion. Tomatoes, cucumbers and fresh fruit are enhanced with a balsamic vinegar
dressing.
I was so pleased with the Broiled Goat Cheese Salad. Fresh arugula is my favorite green.
It has a papery taste and is so tasty on the palate. A large circle of broiled cheese was on
top and it was all flattered with cider vinaigrette.
All three of us were already filled. The portions are generous. The Portuguese bread is
fresh and crusty. I can’t stop enjoying the home cured black olives.
All three of us had to have the Pan Seared Yellow Fin Tuna. It was even better last night
than usual. The secret to the flavoring is the green, black and pink peppercorns enhanced
with garlic and herbs. Two large portions are on each dish. The plating is so tantalizing.
Many beautifully flavored vegetables were included. I can only say it was so mouth
watering that I have to go back soon for more of this.
Grilled Calamari with lemon, garlic, coriander and extra virgin oil is another
offering. The Bitoque US Prime Steak is a great favorite. It is prepared
Portuguese style and well
Seasoned with garlic, and black pepper. Home Fries are on the side. The dish is topped
with a fried egg.
Oven Roasted Capon supreme is garnished with a medium spiced piri piri sauce.
Two of us managed to completely finish our Crème Brulee. It was not too rich and the
burned sugar topping was like candy. We teased our virtuous friend who had enough
common sense to order a Fresh Fruit Salad. All three of us felt we had enjoyed the perfect
dessert.
Check out the full menu on the web. Google Via Norte.
I feel as if Via Norte is my second home. I do crave that tuna and will continue to return
for more. My friends were also delighted with the service as well as their gourmet
dinners.
Thank you Jose Alves. You are indeed the master chef. Rodrigo continues to make sure
the guests are having the best service.
938 College St
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Sushi Inn
Sushi Inn
My friend and I had just come from a very disturbing film. We needed comfort food and
a chance to put meaning to what we had just seen. The Sushi Inn was the perfect spot.
It is bright and vibrant. People are smiling and chatting and there is a buzz everywhere.
There is an enormous staff and I was amazed how quickly the fresh food was delivered to
the table. We both needed this positive energy.
As soon as we were seated there was nice cup of hot green tea. I still needed my glass
of wine. The place is always crowded. No wonder. The food is amazing and it is so
economical. I have dined here before
The menu is so extensive and offers many varieties of Asian food. It is served hot and
fresh.
Many Sushi Combos are listed. They include Miso soup and salad. The Sushi dishes vary
from $9.95 for Silver Sushi to the Seafood Deluxe for $12.95.
Many of the diners were enjoying the Udon Noodles. The Tempura Udon is my favorite
($7.95) A large bowl of noodle soup is presented with 2 pieces of shrimp tempura and
assorted vegetable tempura. It is more than anyone can eat and it is so delicious.
On this occasion I opted for the Tempura Appetizer. 2 pieces of shrimp as well as many
vegetables were perfectly cooked in a tempura batter that melted in my mouth. The
shrimp were enormous and succulent.
The Bento Box makes for a pretty presentation of delectable food. The Gold Box
contains 2 pcs. of shrimp, 1 pc of crab, 2 pieces of vegetable tempura, 2 pcs spring roll, 3
pieces of salmon sashimi and steamed rice. ($12.50)
You could dine nicely on several of the appealing appetizers. Tempura Tofu is deep fried
and served with tempura sauce.($3.50) Shitake Butter Yaki offers pan fried mushrooms
with garlic butter.($4.95)Heartier diners may opt for a Teriyaki special that includes Miso
soup, salad and steamed rice. Salmon Teriyaki is offered for $11.95
6 pieces make up an order of Maki sushi.
Tekka Maki is a tuna roll in 6 pieces.($4.75)
Join the lineup. It is great for family dining, single or solo. Guaranteed you won’t be
hungry and you won’t break the bank.
We arrived stressed out from the film and left in a happy satiated style.
There is free delivery within the local area and of course take out is big business.
120 Cumberland St
416 923 9992
My friend and I had just come from a very disturbing film. We needed comfort food and
a chance to put meaning to what we had just seen. The Sushi Inn was the perfect spot.
It is bright and vibrant. People are smiling and chatting and there is a buzz everywhere.
There is an enormous staff and I was amazed how quickly the fresh food was delivered to
the table. We both needed this positive energy.
As soon as we were seated there was nice cup of hot green tea. I still needed my glass
of wine. The place is always crowded. No wonder. The food is amazing and it is so
economical. I have dined here before
The menu is so extensive and offers many varieties of Asian food. It is served hot and
fresh.
Many Sushi Combos are listed. They include Miso soup and salad. The Sushi dishes vary
from $9.95 for Silver Sushi to the Seafood Deluxe for $12.95.
Many of the diners were enjoying the Udon Noodles. The Tempura Udon is my favorite
($7.95) A large bowl of noodle soup is presented with 2 pieces of shrimp tempura and
assorted vegetable tempura. It is more than anyone can eat and it is so delicious.
On this occasion I opted for the Tempura Appetizer. 2 pieces of shrimp as well as many
vegetables were perfectly cooked in a tempura batter that melted in my mouth. The
shrimp were enormous and succulent.
The Bento Box makes for a pretty presentation of delectable food. The Gold Box
contains 2 pcs. of shrimp, 1 pc of crab, 2 pieces of vegetable tempura, 2 pcs spring roll, 3
pieces of salmon sashimi and steamed rice. ($12.50)
You could dine nicely on several of the appealing appetizers. Tempura Tofu is deep fried
and served with tempura sauce.($3.50) Shitake Butter Yaki offers pan fried mushrooms
with garlic butter.($4.95)Heartier diners may opt for a Teriyaki special that includes Miso
soup, salad and steamed rice. Salmon Teriyaki is offered for $11.95
6 pieces make up an order of Maki sushi.
Tekka Maki is a tuna roll in 6 pieces.($4.75)
Join the lineup. It is great for family dining, single or solo. Guaranteed you won’t be
hungry and you won’t break the bank.
We arrived stressed out from the film and left in a happy satiated style.
There is free delivery within the local area and of course take out is big business.
120 Cumberland St
416 923 9992
We Need to Talk about Kevin
We Need To Talk About Kevin
I will never look at the color red in the same way again. The film begins with Eva, a
travel writer, enjoying herself at the festival in Spain where everyone gets immersed in
throwing tomatoes. That was a positive experience.
Later in her traumatic life she is photographed in front of a shelf of cans of tomato soup.
Her psychotic son loves to smother red gooey jam on bread and look at it oozing out of
the sandwich. Neighbors rebel against Kevin and spray red paint on the family house. As
you watch each symbolic red jesture you begin to prepare yourself fro something sinister.
I found this to be one of the most painful films I have ever seen.
Eva marries the gentle Franklin and they have a son Kevin. Right from the beginning
Kevin gave them problems. He cried incessantly. He was still not toilet trained as a
young boy. He was angry and surly to his mother. He was always sweet to his father.
At an early age a doctor told Eva that Kevin was a sweet boy and not to worry. It is so
obvious to the audience that this boy is in serious trouble.. You have to question why Eva
accepted so much abuse from Kevin and didn’t take him for psychiatric help. He was
not a sweet boy. I was the audience and I was terrified with each scene that he would do
something horrific. And of course he does.
Throughout the film Eva looks like she has lost her best friend. She doesn’t smile. She
wears no makeup and even her walk suggests someone carrying a heavy burden. We do
see her with makeup and a smile on 2 occasions. Her doer look is almost overdone. It
becomes unbearable. Is this great acting or too much?
Kevin is played by three actors at various stages of is life. As a teenager we see a brilliant
performance by Ezra Miller. He is amazing.
I was so pleased I attended this film with a friend because we needed to discuss it on
many levels after viewing this upsetting story..
Did Eva really dislike her son and was he reacting to her feelings? How could the father
not see what was happening in the family? Why did the parents accept such verbal abuse
from Kevin?
You will need to discuss the film to get it out of your system. It is upsetting. The drama
builds and you are sitting on the edge of your seat waiting for a disaster to happen.
I will never look at the color red in the same way again. The film begins with Eva, a
travel writer, enjoying herself at the festival in Spain where everyone gets immersed in
throwing tomatoes. That was a positive experience.
Later in her traumatic life she is photographed in front of a shelf of cans of tomato soup.
Her psychotic son loves to smother red gooey jam on bread and look at it oozing out of
the sandwich. Neighbors rebel against Kevin and spray red paint on the family house. As
you watch each symbolic red jesture you begin to prepare yourself fro something sinister.
I found this to be one of the most painful films I have ever seen.
Eva marries the gentle Franklin and they have a son Kevin. Right from the beginning
Kevin gave them problems. He cried incessantly. He was still not toilet trained as a
young boy. He was angry and surly to his mother. He was always sweet to his father.
At an early age a doctor told Eva that Kevin was a sweet boy and not to worry. It is so
obvious to the audience that this boy is in serious trouble.. You have to question why Eva
accepted so much abuse from Kevin and didn’t take him for psychiatric help. He was
not a sweet boy. I was the audience and I was terrified with each scene that he would do
something horrific. And of course he does.
Throughout the film Eva looks like she has lost her best friend. She doesn’t smile. She
wears no makeup and even her walk suggests someone carrying a heavy burden. We do
see her with makeup and a smile on 2 occasions. Her doer look is almost overdone. It
becomes unbearable. Is this great acting or too much?
Kevin is played by three actors at various stages of is life. As a teenager we see a brilliant
performance by Ezra Miller. He is amazing.
I was so pleased I attended this film with a friend because we needed to discuss it on
many levels after viewing this upsetting story..
Did Eva really dislike her son and was he reacting to her feelings? How could the father
not see what was happening in the family? Why did the parents accept such verbal abuse
from Kevin?
You will need to discuss the film to get it out of your system. It is upsetting. The drama
builds and you are sitting on the edge of your seat waiting for a disaster to happen.
W/E
The W stands for Wallis Simpson and the E for Edward, the heir to the English throne. Their story was known as the love story of the century.
Madonna was the director and apparently made the film because she was intrigued with the fact that a man would give up all his power for a woman. I was also intrigued with the love story.
I don’t for a minute believe the film totally stuck to facts but it did give a glimpse into the life style of the royals and how this story came about. I adored the costumes, the lavish sets and the historical period.
The film had a good story to tell. Unfortunately the execution of the film didn’t totally work.
Two love stories are told at the same time. The historical royal part was from a different era. A modern day love story is also told of a young American woman also called Wallis ( Wally). She is obsessed with the royal story and spends a lot of time researching information about the relationship between Wallis and Edward ( also called David) She spends a great deal of time at a current auction of many of Wallis’s material possessions. She even bids an extraordinary amount of money to purchase an item.
Wallis Simpson had previously been married twice to Americans before meeting Edward, the Duke. She was attractive, sensual and a social climber. In the film Edward falls for Simpson and cannot live without her. He gives up the throne and his family and is forced to leave England. Most of the time the couple live in France.
A parallel story is told of a young girl Wally, living in the 1990’s. She is infatuated with the royal love story. She also had been married. Her husband was a doctor but was abusive to her and totally unfaithful. Her love story begins when she meets a kind young man who really cares for her.
The film bounces around a lot between the two stories. Madonna uses a few gimmicks which were rather creative and effective. Wally ( our modern day heroine) can be seen having a discussion with the Wallis of former days.
The film needs some editing to make it run smoother. All in all I did get a glimpse into that historical story and it was fun to view the cinematography of the palatial life style.
No awards here. It was just a fun film to satisfy my curiosity.
Madonna was the director and apparently made the film because she was intrigued with the fact that a man would give up all his power for a woman. I was also intrigued with the love story.
I don’t for a minute believe the film totally stuck to facts but it did give a glimpse into the life style of the royals and how this story came about. I adored the costumes, the lavish sets and the historical period.
The film had a good story to tell. Unfortunately the execution of the film didn’t totally work.
Two love stories are told at the same time. The historical royal part was from a different era. A modern day love story is also told of a young American woman also called Wallis ( Wally). She is obsessed with the royal story and spends a lot of time researching information about the relationship between Wallis and Edward ( also called David) She spends a great deal of time at a current auction of many of Wallis’s material possessions. She even bids an extraordinary amount of money to purchase an item.
Wallis Simpson had previously been married twice to Americans before meeting Edward, the Duke. She was attractive, sensual and a social climber. In the film Edward falls for Simpson and cannot live without her. He gives up the throne and his family and is forced to leave England. Most of the time the couple live in France.
A parallel story is told of a young girl Wally, living in the 1990’s. She is infatuated with the royal love story. She also had been married. Her husband was a doctor but was abusive to her and totally unfaithful. Her love story begins when she meets a kind young man who really cares for her.
The film bounces around a lot between the two stories. Madonna uses a few gimmicks which were rather creative and effective. Wally ( our modern day heroine) can be seen having a discussion with the Wallis of former days.
The film needs some editing to make it run smoother. All in all I did get a glimpse into that historical story and it was fun to view the cinematography of the palatial life style.
No awards here. It was just a fun film to satisfy my curiosity.
Say Cheese
Say Cheese
This place is so new that they have not officially opened. I don’t even have a phone
listing. I have been enjoying my time researching cheese sandwiches in this city. Is this
the new ‘It food’? Establishments are opening up all over the city. What could be a better
location than Huron St and Bloor? It is situated beside the Bata Museum and across the
road from the Holiday Inn. I was walking by and noticed a sign in the window,
Chris is a co owner of this fun place. He recently worked at C5, the museum’s fancy
restaurant. I like this one better and I wish him and his partner all the best.
I opted for a Nacho Libre. It was so yummy. The cheese oozed out. All the flavors of
the avocado guacamole, jalapeno and tomato salsa married together. The sandwich was
grilled and warm. I feel like going back for another one right away. A regular sandwich is
$6.50. Premier sandwiches are prepared with higher quality cheese and are $8.50.
The Garden Vegetable is prepared with brie or goat cheese with roasted red
peppers and grilled zucchini.
A Nice Pair features brie, pear and ham.
You can also enjoy adding on items such as a fried egg, mushrooms, tomatoes or
caramelized onions for $1.00 or less.
Sloppy Chili will please you with the chili base, vegetables and jalapeno.
It is all so creative and tempting.
The sandwich was served on a wooden cheese board. Frites or a Salad are part of this
reasonable deal. The salad was fresh and adorned with tasty vinaigrette. It was served in
a small olive wood bowl on the cheese board. Only a dill pickle on the side would have
made it any better.
I already know that on my next visit (which will be soon) will be the Mushroom/ Cheese
combination.
Baking products also looked so tempting. They are made by Chris’s partner. They hope
in time to make their own bread. The baking is creative and so tasteful. I purchased two
cupcakes. One was filled with a chocolate mousse and the other had a caramel filling. A
fantastic display of creative baskets and containers for Valentine’s Day was on display.
Everything was creatively packaged in Valentine boxes and containers. Cookies, Cakes,
Cupcakes and Candies were available in a variety of presentations.
Chris is a creative young man. (and also very handsome) He has ideas for future plans.
The place hasn’t even officially opened but there were several tables of diners. I crave
Cheese Sandwiches. These will satisfy anyone’s taste buds. They are beautifully plated
on the cheeseboard. Not only do they look tantalizing they are scrumptious.
What fun to make such a discovery in my back yard. I wish them all the best.
337A Bloor St West
This place is so new that they have not officially opened. I don’t even have a phone
listing. I have been enjoying my time researching cheese sandwiches in this city. Is this
the new ‘It food’? Establishments are opening up all over the city. What could be a better
location than Huron St and Bloor? It is situated beside the Bata Museum and across the
road from the Holiday Inn. I was walking by and noticed a sign in the window,
Chris is a co owner of this fun place. He recently worked at C5, the museum’s fancy
restaurant. I like this one better and I wish him and his partner all the best.
I opted for a Nacho Libre. It was so yummy. The cheese oozed out. All the flavors of
the avocado guacamole, jalapeno and tomato salsa married together. The sandwich was
grilled and warm. I feel like going back for another one right away. A regular sandwich is
$6.50. Premier sandwiches are prepared with higher quality cheese and are $8.50.
The Garden Vegetable is prepared with brie or goat cheese with roasted red
peppers and grilled zucchini.
A Nice Pair features brie, pear and ham.
You can also enjoy adding on items such as a fried egg, mushrooms, tomatoes or
caramelized onions for $1.00 or less.
Sloppy Chili will please you with the chili base, vegetables and jalapeno.
It is all so creative and tempting.
The sandwich was served on a wooden cheese board. Frites or a Salad are part of this
reasonable deal. The salad was fresh and adorned with tasty vinaigrette. It was served in
a small olive wood bowl on the cheese board. Only a dill pickle on the side would have
made it any better.
I already know that on my next visit (which will be soon) will be the Mushroom/ Cheese
combination.
Baking products also looked so tempting. They are made by Chris’s partner. They hope
in time to make their own bread. The baking is creative and so tasteful. I purchased two
cupcakes. One was filled with a chocolate mousse and the other had a caramel filling. A
fantastic display of creative baskets and containers for Valentine’s Day was on display.
Everything was creatively packaged in Valentine boxes and containers. Cookies, Cakes,
Cupcakes and Candies were available in a variety of presentations.
Chris is a creative young man. (and also very handsome) He has ideas for future plans.
The place hasn’t even officially opened but there were several tables of diners. I crave
Cheese Sandwiches. These will satisfy anyone’s taste buds. They are beautifully plated
on the cheeseboard. Not only do they look tantalizing they are scrumptious.
What fun to make such a discovery in my back yard. I wish them all the best.
337A Bloor St West
Fannie Chadwick
Fannie Chadwick
This Annex restaurant opened one year ago. I went to the restaurant shortly after it
opened. I had reservations about the restaurant. I loved the idea of a small neighborhood
in the Annex that honored a former author and resident of the Annex, Fannie Chadwick.
I found the menu too heavy on meat and not sufficient options for vegetarians. The food
was adequate but not great.
I decided to go back on the first anniversary to see how the restaurant was doing. I was
meeting an annex resident so it was very satisfying to be able to walk to the restaurant.
We were greeted in a friendly manner. There were quite a few people at the restaurant.
We were treated to an amuse bouche in honor of the fist anniversary. Miniature potatoes
were stuffed with marinated artichoke hearts and a little scallion. They were delicious.
It all went downhill after that.
My friend ordered the Tortiere Turnover.($14.95) The pastry looked too thick and
unappealing. The meat inside apppeared to be grey looking. My friend said it was okay.
(not good enough)
I ordered the Fanny’s Fall Salad ($9.50) with raosted beets and heirloom carrots with
arugual, leeks and malt vinegar. Have you ever heard of a caramelized vinaigrette? Globs
of caramel sauce were at the bottom of the plate. Caramel on ice cream, yes. On my salad
I found it to be sickenly sweet. I asked for some bread to help get rid of the sweetness.
The cheapest type of sliced white bread was served.
The Capuucino was excellent.
I found it difficult to choose something from the menu. I ould have ordered the Smoked
Fish on marble rye with cucumber and house mayo.($9.85)
Braised Lamb Shoulder is offered with a green olive tapenade on
sourdough.(($11.95)
Beef Burger is prepared with fresh ground beef, ketchup. Mustard, mayo,
pickle.($11.95)
The restaurant does claim to offer ocean wise seafood and naturally raised meat and
poultry. I applaud them for this.
I would like to see more vegetarian options. The food lacked presentation. T is the little
details that make for a satisfying meal.
May I will return in a year to view the progress but I don’t think so.
Dupont St
This Annex restaurant opened one year ago. I went to the restaurant shortly after it
opened. I had reservations about the restaurant. I loved the idea of a small neighborhood
in the Annex that honored a former author and resident of the Annex, Fannie Chadwick.
I found the menu too heavy on meat and not sufficient options for vegetarians. The food
was adequate but not great.
I decided to go back on the first anniversary to see how the restaurant was doing. I was
meeting an annex resident so it was very satisfying to be able to walk to the restaurant.
We were greeted in a friendly manner. There were quite a few people at the restaurant.
We were treated to an amuse bouche in honor of the fist anniversary. Miniature potatoes
were stuffed with marinated artichoke hearts and a little scallion. They were delicious.
It all went downhill after that.
My friend ordered the Tortiere Turnover.($14.95) The pastry looked too thick and
unappealing. The meat inside apppeared to be grey looking. My friend said it was okay.
(not good enough)
I ordered the Fanny’s Fall Salad ($9.50) with raosted beets and heirloom carrots with
arugual, leeks and malt vinegar. Have you ever heard of a caramelized vinaigrette? Globs
of caramel sauce were at the bottom of the plate. Caramel on ice cream, yes. On my salad
I found it to be sickenly sweet. I asked for some bread to help get rid of the sweetness.
The cheapest type of sliced white bread was served.
The Capuucino was excellent.
I found it difficult to choose something from the menu. I ould have ordered the Smoked
Fish on marble rye with cucumber and house mayo.($9.85)
Braised Lamb Shoulder is offered with a green olive tapenade on
sourdough.(($11.95)
Beef Burger is prepared with fresh ground beef, ketchup. Mustard, mayo,
pickle.($11.95)
The restaurant does claim to offer ocean wise seafood and naturally raised meat and
poultry. I applaud them for this.
I would like to see more vegetarian options. The food lacked presentation. T is the little
details that make for a satisfying meal.
May I will return in a year to view the progress but I don’t think so.
Dupont St
The Vow
The Vow
It was Valentine’s Day and my knight in shining armor had not arrived. I decided to do
something for myself and go to an early movie. What a shock to discover the theatre
filled with young folk. Many of the young ladies were carrying single roses. It was quite
sweet. I hadn’t realized that this romantic story was the Valentine ‘go to’.
I had heard about this real life story. In fact the actual couple from this story had been on
television that very day and I was intrigued with the story.
A young couple, Paige and Leo, are madly in love. They have only been married for a
few months when they were involved in a tragic accident. Paige is thrown from the car.
She has a brain injury and has forgotten her past and actually thinks her husband, Leo is
her doctor.
Paige was a sculptor, artist who had been estranged from her parents. She can’t remember
anything about her recent past. When her parents arrive on the scene she becomes
reconnected and goes back to her family home. She doesn’t know why she was alienated
from her parents. She has no recollection of her marriage. Leo is a stranger to her.
The family live in a fancy suburb of Chicago. The life style is diametrically opposed to
the way Paige and Leo were living in their modernized warehouse style apartment in the
inner city of Chicago. Leo fears he is going to lose her permanently.
Leo is devastated and is determined to reconnect with Paige. His business as a recording
producer suffers. He gives all his attention to wooing Paige. He takes her to all their
former spots. He charms her. He wins her back and they actually remarry.
The actual couple now has 2 children and is a happy family. To this day she does not
remember anything about that past experience.
Leo is such a loving character. Channing Tatum performs the part in such a believable
way. Rachel McAdams plays the part of Paige.
The story takes place in Chicago. The best part of the film for me was viewing the scenes
of my favorite city, Chicago. The Millennium Park, the city horizon at night, the El, the
famous architectural boat tour are all shown.
The film does tell a true love story that endured through the worst circumstances. The
bottom line is that the Vow was a good Valentine type film but that holiday is now over.
The film is a ‘lightweight’ production that can probably be safely missed.
It was Valentine’s Day and my knight in shining armor had not arrived. I decided to do
something for myself and go to an early movie. What a shock to discover the theatre
filled with young folk. Many of the young ladies were carrying single roses. It was quite
sweet. I hadn’t realized that this romantic story was the Valentine ‘go to’.
I had heard about this real life story. In fact the actual couple from this story had been on
television that very day and I was intrigued with the story.
A young couple, Paige and Leo, are madly in love. They have only been married for a
few months when they were involved in a tragic accident. Paige is thrown from the car.
She has a brain injury and has forgotten her past and actually thinks her husband, Leo is
her doctor.
Paige was a sculptor, artist who had been estranged from her parents. She can’t remember
anything about her recent past. When her parents arrive on the scene she becomes
reconnected and goes back to her family home. She doesn’t know why she was alienated
from her parents. She has no recollection of her marriage. Leo is a stranger to her.
The family live in a fancy suburb of Chicago. The life style is diametrically opposed to
the way Paige and Leo were living in their modernized warehouse style apartment in the
inner city of Chicago. Leo fears he is going to lose her permanently.
Leo is devastated and is determined to reconnect with Paige. His business as a recording
producer suffers. He gives all his attention to wooing Paige. He takes her to all their
former spots. He charms her. He wins her back and they actually remarry.
The actual couple now has 2 children and is a happy family. To this day she does not
remember anything about that past experience.
Leo is such a loving character. Channing Tatum performs the part in such a believable
way. Rachel McAdams plays the part of Paige.
The story takes place in Chicago. The best part of the film for me was viewing the scenes
of my favorite city, Chicago. The Millennium Park, the city horizon at night, the El, the
famous architectural boat tour are all shown.
The film does tell a true love story that endured through the worst circumstances. The
bottom line is that the Vow was a good Valentine type film but that holiday is now over.
The film is a ‘lightweight’ production that can probably be safely missed.
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