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While Leo tries in vain to get her to remember him, Paige reverts back to the person she was five years earlier -- a law student with a conservative wardrobe who doesn't understand why she's estranged from her parents or why she broke off her engagement to a charming businessman (Scott Speedman), I think they will, but I'm not su. Leo must make Paige fall back in love with him if he is to win her back.
McAdams, 33, sat down with Reuters to talk about the film, the surprise success of Oscar-nominated 'Midnight in Paris' and why she feels compelled to always take breaks between projects.
Q: 'The Vow' is actually based on a real story that happened to a couple from New Mexico7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTU3O3E9ODU7dz05. Did you meet Krickitt Carpenter, the woman upon whom the character Paige is based?
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A: 'It was difficult to play almost two different people at times, and to keep the thread going between my character and Channing's characteriage advocates cheer during a rally momen. You want some sense of hope that these people might find each other again'http://l,yimg,com/bt/api/res/1,2/Gp2m8sw0wgn1QQA. I did some research into brain injuries and the emotional effects of thatoat:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;'img src='http. It's quite isolating Mara addressed a possible sequel: . The more your family and friends try to bring back your memories, the more you pull away.'
Q: Your other film out there, 'Midnight in Paris,' is nominated for four Academy Awards, including best directing and writing for Woody Allen7 (TheWrap,com) - 'span cla. Are you surprised at its success?
A: 'You never know how these things will goagon Tattoo/span' passed two milestones on M. Reading the script, I loved the sentiment104,4 million worldw. I loved this idea of Golden Age thinking and that maybe we should just celebrate the time we're in rather than wishing we were somewhere elses_xA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTU3O3E9. Woody continues to communicate truths about life in such a funny and wonderful way that not all of us can articulatespan class='yshortcuts' id='lw_13. I love that people responded to this film.'
Q: Yet the most magical parts of it -- the period parts set in 1920s Paris -- were ones you were not in, since you played Owen's present day fiancée.
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Q: You are based in Toronto, in your native Canada20Z_210683699_GF2E8271GE. When you're on break, what do you do?
A: 'There's something (not quite right) when as an actor you're supposed to be interpreting life but you don't know anything about taking the buse Dragon Tattoo/span' pass. So for me, it's about going into a coffee shop and watching people being people and just getting back out in the worldle='' class='lzbg'LOS ANGELES, Feb 7 (. My job takes me away from my life, my home, my family, my friends, so it's important for me to be able to reconnect, to read books instead of scripts, to cook myself a mealapan, 'span . As fun as it is being on the road and eating room service every night, I appreciate the other things and I always look forward to coming back to themluncheon Monday, Mara addr. You really feel like you live two lives sometimes.'
(Reporting By Zorianna Kit; Editing by Bob Tourtellotte)
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