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Definitely, Maybe (2008)

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Reviews Counted: 126

Fresh: 90

Rotten:36

Average Rating: 6.5/10

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

Runtime: 1 hr 52 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release: 2008

Box Office: $31,973,840

Synopsis: Ryan Reynolds and a bevy of excellent actresses star in this smart and touching romantic comedy about a little girl trying to understand her father's complicated history with women. Will Hayes (Reynolds) is in the midst of a divorce, and... Ryan Reynolds and a bevy of excellent actresses star in this smart and touching romantic comedy about a little girl trying to understand her father's complicated history with women. Will Hayes (Reynolds) is in the midst of a divorce, and his 11-year-old daughter Maya (Abigail Breslin) wants to understand what went wrong with her parents' relationship. She begs her father to tell her the entire story of how he met her mother. Will begrudgingly agrees, but changes the names of everyone involved, leaving it up to Maya to decipher who in the story is her mother. Thus Will begins his tale, weaving a romantic and amusing maze of missed connections and bad timing with the likes of three beautiful women: Summer (Rachel Weisz), April (Isla Fisher), and Emily (Elizabeth Banks). Will bounces from relationship to relationship, misunderstandings and confusion thwarting him every step of the way. Who will he end up with? Which woman is ultimately right for him? The film keeps Maya and the viewer guessing right until the very end, with a bittersweet but ultimately triumphant surprise twist tying it all together. Reynolds has long outgrown his VAN WILDER days, and does an excellent job of holding his own with the talented Fisher, Weisz, and Banks. The film is certainly a stand-out from the current crop of romantic comedies, in that the women are intelligent, well-drawn characters, and the relationships are painted with a funny, but realistic eye. And blessedly, it doesn't end with the standard blowout wedding that has become the hallmark of such films. DEFINITELY, MAYBE is a smart and sexy take on the complexities of love, and still manages to be kid friendly, while sending a very positive, honest message to children of divorce. [More]

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Isla Fisher, Derek Luke, Abigail Breslin

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Isla Fisher, Derek Luke, Abigail Breslin, Rachel Weisz, Elizabeth Banks

Director: Adam Brooks

Director: Adam Brooks
Screenwriter: Adam Brooks
Producer: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Composer: Clint Mansell
Studio: Universal Pictures

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Release:

Jun 24, 2008

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Snap Case
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish
  • Subtitles - English (SDH), French, Spanish - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - Adam Brooks - Director; Ryan Reynolds - Star
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Featurette - 1. CREATING A ROMANCE: BROUGHT TO YOU BUY VOLKSWAGEN
  • 2. THE CHANGING TIMES OF DEFINITELY, MAYBE

Reviews for Definitely, Maybe

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Full Review Source: Sydney Morning Herald | comment Comment
02/15/08
Sydney Morning Herald
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If you're expecting another Notting Hill or Love Actually, you'll be disappointed.

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
02/08/08
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apsogo holigoyntiano stil komple me tileoptikizoysa eikonografisi, sympyknonontas treis romenti payla ntramenti se ena hortastiko gia ta metra toy paketo

Full Review Source: Movies for the Masses | comment Comment
09/16/08
Joseph Proimakis
Movies for the Masses
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If you're looking for a nice romantic comedy for your Valentine's Day date, look no further%u2014Definitely, Maybe is positively it.

Full Review Source: ReelzChannel.com | comment Comment
09/08/08
Heather Huntington
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For all the unnatural setup, it's amazing that the performances come off so naturally.

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08/27/08
Jeff Bayer
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All of the romantic scenes work here, but anytime it switched gears and started focusing on the politics, it lost me.

Full Review Source: Sin Magazine | comment Comment
07/22/08
Austin Kennedy
Sin Magazine
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Who will our unlucky in love protagonist ultimately choose? Even if one correctly surmises, the journey is filled with quietly humorous and engaging moments.

Full Review Source: Spectrum (St. George, Utah) | comment Comment
07/19/08
Bruce Bennett
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
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07/18/08
JoBlo
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might not be the most perfect movie possible, but it makes up for its shortcomings with an appeal to the heart that connects

Full Review Source: WaffleMovies.com | comment Comment
06/20/08
Willie Waffle
WaffleMovies.com
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A bittersweet bedtime story about at least three babes who broke a guy's heart during his hard knocks, early adult years, in addition to, well, Bill Clinton.

Full Review Source: NewsBlaze | comment Comment
06/16/08
Prairie Miller
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Despite repeatedly falling for three of the most beautiful women in the movies, Reynolds winds up largely miserable

Full Review Source: The Trend | comment Comment
06/11/08
Stephen Silver
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I am totally guilty. You can throw me in a court room and convict me because I am totally and completely guilty of thinking this movie was going to be the same old romantic comedy that we have been seeing for years.

Full Review Source: WJFK-FM (CBS Radio) | comment Comment
06/01/08
Kevin McCarthy
WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
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We get a rare look at a long personal journey through relationships (including his relationship to politics) from the point of view of the man, and a new appreciation of the silver lining on even the saddest cloud.

Full Review Source: Cinerina | comment Comment
03/29/08
Karina Montgomery
Cinerina
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[Adam] Brooks has had a sporadic career, but when he suddenly resurfaces, he usually provides zesty dialogue and intriguing characters.

Full Review Source: Atlantic City Weekly | comment Comment
03/27/08
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly
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A terminally bland, brutally overlong tale of tedious, attractive people and their banal romantic problems.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Weekly | comment Comment
03/17/08
Sean Burns
Philadelphia Weekly
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A diamond in the rough that could use some polishing but overall sparkles with warmth and wit.

Full Review Source: Creative Loafing | comment Comment
03/16/08
Matt Brunson
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A film that at once embraces formula and, in critical scenes, dismisses it all together.

Full Review Source: Bangor Daily News (Maine) | comment Comment
03/09/08
Christopher Smith
Bangor Daily News (Maine)
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More how Harry met Sally than when, the above average Definitely, Maybe may not be destined to be a great comedy classic, but this valentine earns every sweet and believable moment.

Full Review Source: BrandonFibbs.com | comment Comment
02/28/08
Brandon Fibbs
BrandonFibbs.com
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Will Hayes' only flaw is that he's too idealistic--in the same way that John Edwards cares too much for poor people.

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02/26/08
Stephen Himes
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Sweet, charming...and not particularly funny for even a moment.

Full Review Source: Antagony & Ecstasy | comment 1 Comment
02/25/08
Tim Brayton
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