The other day I saw an advance screening of the romantic, based-on-a-true-story film, "The Vow."

As many of you know, I don't get out much, and I don't see a lot of movies. I walked away from "The Vow" thinking it was pretty good - not outstanding, but pretty good. But I started thinking that the likeable aspects of the movie are found in other, way better movies.

The two super-good-looking main characters are married, but engaged in an ongoing conflict, which has some resolution in the end. But they did that better in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."

Rather than action, most of the plot is comprised of conversation that conveys character and character development. But they did that better in "Before Sunrise."

The protagonist returns to her family in a stressful situation, digs up the past, and learns to forgive. But they did that better in "You Can Count on Me."

The leading man is surrounded by a supportive community as he attempts to navigate an unusual romantic relationship. But they did that better in "Lars and the Real Girl."

Jessica Lange is wonderful, but totally underutilized in a small, this-character-could-be-interesting supporting role. But they did that better in "Big Fish."

It celebrated the power of a husband's enduring love for his wife. But they did that better in "Up."

Pretty good movie. But not outstanding.