Definitely, Maybe

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Definitely, Maybe

PG-13

2008

1h 51m

Romance

Comedy

Drama

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Will Hayes (Ryan Reynolds), a thirtysomething Manhattanite, is in the middle of divorce proceedings when his young daughter (Abigail Breslin) asks him about his life before marriage, including how he met and fell in love with her mother. Will flashes back to 1992 and recounts his romances with three women, changing their names so that his daughter must guess which one became his wife.

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Critics Consensus

With a clever script and charismatic leads, Definitely, Maybe is a refreshing entry into the romantic comedy genre.

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Jordan Hoffman

UGO

09/08/2009

B-

This is straight-up young people whining about their relationships.

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Xan Brooks

Guardian

10/18/2008

3/5

It's sweet natured and brightly played.

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David Denby

The New Yorker

02/25/2008

Definitely, Maybe, which was written and directed by Adam Brooks, has charm and spirit.

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Sean Axmaker

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05/06/2023

It feels overworked at times, a gimmick saved largely by the chemistry of its players. But this high-concept tale of modern love is also sweet and sour in the best ways.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

09/05/2020

3.5/4.0

A surprisingly honest and authentic film with sprinkles of hopefulness.

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

10/29/2019

C

It's just a shame that "Maybe" didn't trust its material enough to deliver a more satisfying experience.

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Gedeon L.

@gdawg67 2d

Entertaining throughout, twist at end is cherry on top

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Ed R

@JustcallmeER Dec 6

Depressing movie with an odd twist.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Oct 10

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Blake P

@RT45451771 Sep 26

It starts off a little strange, but that's part of the charm. The idea of the main character going through his struggle to find love is an interesting concept in itself. He goes through all that he does and still wouldn't change a thing, which brings a bit of hope. In the midst of all that he tells his child, there isn't a lot of hints as to whom her mother is. It's a must watch for anyone who loves a good romantic comedy, mixed with a bit of mystery.

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Jace E

@thefilmguy May 21

I was surprised by how much I liked this movie. Just like any love story that a parent tells a child in the movies/tv (i.e., How I Met Your Mother), there are some... questionable... choices by Will on what he discloses. That being said, there is an honesty to the story that is refreshing. Though I loved playing detective and dissecting the relationships between Will and the "potential moms", my favorite relationship was between Will and Maya. This is the Ryan Reynolds that I love to watch in the movies. Best Character: April Best Scene: Overhearing on the intercom Best Quote: Maya, "Thanks for telling me the story." Will, "You're welcome. I didn't tell you the happy ending." Maya, "What is it?" Will, "You." Best Piece of Score: ""The Happy Ending is You" Note: As a gift-giver, the inscribed book moment is a tear-jerker. Note 2: Emily could have been painted in a better light.

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Faiz D

@RT95588871 May 13

An enjoyable romantic comedy.

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Synopsis

Will Hayes (Ryan Reynolds), a thirtysomething Manhattanite, is in the middle of divorce proceedings when his young daughter (Abigail Breslin) asks him about his life before marriage, including how he met and fell in love with her mother. Will flashes back to 1992 and recounts his romances with three women, changing their names so that his daughter must guess which one became his wife.

Director: Adam Brooks
Producer: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Screenwriter: Adam Brooks
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Working Title Films
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language|Smoking|Some Frank Dialogue)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 14, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $32.0M
Runtime: 1h 51m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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