For fans of romantic comedies, the movie “With This Ring” is undoubtedly one that you have come across. This 2015 film tells the story of three best friends, who, after attending a glamorous New Year’s Eve wedding in New York, make a pact to get married within the next year. The movie stars Regina Hall, Jill Scott, and Eve and is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good love story. But, did you know that the movie is based on a book? In this blog post, we will delve deeper into the book that inspired the movie.
The Vow
“With This Ring” is based on the book “The Vow,” which was published in 2006. The book was written by three authors, Denene Millner, Angela Burt-Murray, and Mitzi Miller. The novel tells the story of three successful African-American women, Trista, Vivian, and Amaya. Each woman is dealing with issues related to love and relationships, and as they navigate their way through these issues, they make a vow to each other to get married within the next year.
At its foundation, “The Vow” is a story about the power of friendship and the ways in which we can rely on our closest friends to get us through tough times. The three main characters in the book are each dealing with their own relationship issues, from not being able to find the right partner to having to navigate the complexities of a long-distance relationship. Through it all, they lean on each other for support, and in doing so, strengthen the bond of their friendship.
The book has a different tone than the movie, focusing more on the characters’ individual experiences rather than the pact that they make with each other. It spends more time exploring the inner worlds of each character, going deeper into their thoughts and feelings. The result is a rich and nuanced story that demonstrates the many ways in which love can manifest itself in our lives.
Adapting the Book for the Screen
Adapting a book for the screen is never an easy feat, but for the most part, the movie version of “With This Ring” does a good job of capturing the spirit of “The Vow.” The main thing that the film changes is the setting, moving the action from Atlanta to New York.
The movie also focuses more on the pact that the three main characters make to get married, rather than on their individual experiences. The film spends less time exploring the inner lives of the characters and more time on comedic moments, such as the scene where the three friends break into a wedding dress store. While this makes for an entertaining movie, it does sacrifice some of the depth that made the book so compelling.
Despite these changes, the movie still manages to capture the essence of the book’s message about the power of friendship and the importance of leaning on those closest to us during difficult times.
Conclusion
In conclusion, “With This Ring” is one of the most beloved romantic comedies of recent years. However, many fans of the film may not be aware that it was based on a book. “The Vow,” the novel that inspired the movie, is a rich and nuanced story that explores the power of friendship and the complexities of love and relationships. While the movie version makes some changes to the story, it still manages to capture the essence of the book’s message. Whether you are a fan of the movie or just love a good romantic comedy, “The Vow” is definitely worth checking out.