'The Vow': Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum Romance Earns Record-Breaking $11.6 Million On Valentine's Day

Whether it was a romantic outing for lovebirds or an excuse for single girls to stare at Channing Tatum, "The Vow" brought in a whopping $11.6 million on Valentine's Day.

Tuesday's box office numbers have made "The Vow" the best midweek Valentine's Day gross in history; "Hitch," with Will Smith and Kevin James, was the previous record holder, earning $7.5 million in 2005.

The tale of newlyweds Leo and Paige (played by Tatum and Rachel McAdams) attempting to rebuild their love after an accident leaves Paige with amnesia could have a romantic allure for a number of reasons, one being that the film is based on a true story. Or it could have something to do with the fact that "girls who look like Rachel McAdams, even only slightly and in a certain light, are dangerous," according to Todd, Lindsay's ex-boyfriend. "They'll convince you of all sorts of impossibilities: like that love still exists."

And while The Hollywood Reporter pointed out that Tatum "acts as if he has no memory of learning his lines... He seems perpetually short of breath in 'The Vow,' while moving his lips so little when uttering banalities, he might be studying ventriloquism," it also added that "none of this will matter to those who find Tatum dreamy."

For more on Valentine's Day box office numbers, click over to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Comments

[Pamela Broyles]

08:39 PM on 02/16/2012

How many times have seen this storyline? Too many.

[Spram]

01:24 PM on 02/16/2012

I thought this was a Christian movie about being faithful to your spouse.

[Subsoil73]

01:50 PM on 02/16/2012

That's "Fireproof"

[MarieNat]

01:15 PM on 02/16/2012

I'm shocked. The trailers make it seem like a Lifetime Movie of the Week (albeit with slightly better actors.)

[MissFrijole]

12:48 PM on 02/16/2012

This movie is the epitome of everything I hate in movies. I like cheesy, but this is on the verge of inducing a heart attack. The premise reminds me of 50 First Dates, which I think was a pretty good movie, considering it starred Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. "The Vow" makes me want to vomit and I have only seen the trailer for it. It makes me want to punch McAdams in the face. I don't find Tatum the least bit attractive...well, he has a nice body, but he has a "butterface" type deal going on. None of this appeals to me. The only reason I would go see it is if I was trying ot get my boyfriend to propose to me, which he already has and not because of a movie, but because he wanted to out of his own free will.

[Alana Daniel]

07:25 PM on 02/23/2012

Butterface?/ Wow, curious what your BF looks like.....better be a Backham or something if Channing is a butterface.....but I am guessing you find DB ugly too?

[tincup2005]

10:41 AM on 02/16/2012

I hope every man that was dragged to this movie was also forced to stop at Bed, Bath Beyond. Might as well finish the torture.

[thesadtruthliveson]

07:48 AM on 02/16/2012

I'm hoping this was all just a case of why men bring women to see plays.

[MissFrijole]

12:45 PM on 02/16/2012

South Park reference? LOL! Like when they went to see a musical every day because of the subconscious references to a BJ.

[Craig 212]

06:58 AM on 02/16/2012

$11.6 million is record breaking? People really don't like going to the movies on Valentine's Day, do they?

[Subsoil73]

02:03 PM on 02/16/2012

Note the "mid-week" record. It's not the record for a weekend.

[cccoyote]

04:26 AM on 02/16/2012

Haven't seen it, but from comments, I think I will wait til dvd, hope the director didn't restrict McAdams abilities and watch with the sound off.

[x1cness]

02:26 AM on 02/16/2012

If I could get through "GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra" just to get a couple of of minutes of Channing Tatum, then I think I can handle "The Vow".

[alien86]

01:20 AM on 02/16/2012

going to watch it tonight.

[mistar]

11:05 PM on 02/15/2012

luuuvvved it...he is soo hot

[L Hill]

10:45 PM on 02/15/2012

My ovaries took over and I went to see this movie with my very understanding and supportive fiance. IT WAS A PIECE OF CRAP! I knew it would be cheesy but I wasn't expecting to leave the theater covered in velveeta and shame. I thought it would at least be as good as The Notebook but it was worse than anything starring Kate Hudson! The only thing that was good was you see Channing Tatum very fine booty. They didn't develop the characters and the plot was ridiculous past her accident. Glad it made some girls in front of me feel good as they were bawling their eyes out as me and my guy laughed hysterically as the photo of the "real couple" showed at the end.

[MarieNat]

01:16 PM on 02/16/2012

"Covered in Velveeta and shame" - someone oughta give you a book deal, because you have a way with words.

[Catothemuchyounger]

10:34 PM on 02/15/2012

She is lovely, no doubt.

[totaleclipse]

10:01 PM on 02/15/2012

I honestly don't understand how anyone can find Channing Tatum remotely attractive. He looks like a Neanderthal.

[Spram]

01:22 PM on 02/16/2012

He's famous and has money.

[Cannot help but comment]

09:52 PM on 02/15/2012

If Channing Tatum was claiming to be my husband, I would definitely not question it. I'd go with the flow...