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Definitely, Maybe

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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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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. Go to Full Review
Xan Brooks Guardian 10/18/2008
3/5
It's sweet natured and brightly played. Go to Full Review
David Denby The New Yorker 02/25/2008
Definitely, Maybe, which was written and directed by Adam Brooks, has charm and spirit. Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 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. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/05/2020
3.5/4.0
A surprisingly honest and authentic film with sprinkles of hopefulness. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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Ed R @JustcallmeER Dec 6 Depressing movie with an odd twist. See more 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 See more Blake P 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. See more 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. See more Faiz D May 13 An enjoyable romantic comedy. See more Calvin O May 5 I have to say that the plot is very interesting; the way it build up a story is excellent. It tells about a man who's going to divorce with his wife and tell his daughter all about his love story. Well, he might be one of the most unlucky man in the world finding love; but in the end he could find his happiness that he was looking for. But I still feel that the film should have scenes explaining why they decide to divorce; I kinda feel curious about it. Anyway, still a great film! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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 52m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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