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GeorgeK.Feb 26, 2008

Ryan Reynolds is typically plays the roll of a funny character, but in this movie he was more than that. While including his funny one-liners, he was able to make an audience cry with his ability to be serious and romantic. Overall, this Ryan Reynolds is typically plays the roll of a funny character, but in this movie he was more than that. While including his funny one-liners, he was able to make an audience cry with his ability to be serious and romantic. Overall, this movie. compared to the other junk that comes out about romantic comedies, is the best one of its kind of the year by far. It would be stupid not to see this movie, but be aware that you will most likely leave the theater in tears it's that touching.… Expand

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CameronSFeb 17, 2008

I really enjoyed this movie. It was completely original compared to the other crappy romantic comedies out there. The story was engaging and interesting. I was into the movie the entire time. It was a little too long but the charector I really enjoyed this movie. It was completely original compared to the other crappy romantic comedies out there. The story was engaging and interesting. I was into the movie the entire time. It was a little too long but the charector development made it worth while.… Expand

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RomComJul 18, 2009

The performance of Ryan Reynolds and Isla Fisher was a thing of beauty. Reynolds is completely relatable while Fisher provided a woman all too easy to fall in love with. Rachel Weisz, Elizabeth Banks, and Abigail Breslin provided great The performance of Ryan Reynolds and Isla Fisher was a thing of beauty. Reynolds is completely relatable while Fisher provided a woman all too easy to fall in love with. Rachel Weisz, Elizabeth Banks, and Abigail Breslin provided great support throughout the film. Seeing the end-credits begin to roll was a grave disappointment.… Expand

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BethWFeb 16, 2008

I thought this movie was sweet. It was better than most of the other romantic comedies being released lately. It didn't have a completely predictable plot and ending like most others of its genre. Definitely a good date night movie.

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CharlesG.Feb 18, 2008

Perfect, sappy, romantic movie for a Valentine's day outing. This movie is very heartfelt - not relying on raunchy humor or far fetched scenarios to get laughs. Plus, Rachel Weisz is smokin, Ryan Reynolds is hilarious, and Abigail Perfect, sappy, romantic movie for a Valentine's day outing. This movie is very heartfelt - not relying on raunchy humor or far fetched scenarios to get laughs. Plus, Rachel Weisz is smokin, Ryan Reynolds is hilarious, and Abigail Breslin is adorable.… Expand

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txrangersfan72Sep 19, 2010

I am a sucker for the romantic comedy, but there is nothing I hate worse than a cheesy one. Ok, so maybe they are all a bit cheesy, but I have fallen victim to the formula of watching two souls destined to be together and the story it takesI am a sucker for the romantic comedy, but there is nothing I hate worse than a cheesy one. Ok, so maybe they are all a bit cheesy, but I have fallen victim to the formula of watching two souls destined to be together and the story it takes to get them there. Wow...I just realized. I AM cheesy!

And, thus, I have fallen hard for Definitely, Maybe. Unlike most romantic comedies, this one is centered primarily around the adorable young actress Abigail Breslin from Little Miss Sunshine, another one of my favorites. Abigail plays the precious young Maya, daughter of underrated hunky actor Ryan Reynolds (yes, I said it), who plays former Clinton-campaign worker-turned-ad-man Will Hayes, who wants desperately to make sense of her parents' divorce and to see her father happy. As with any little girl, the fantasy romance plays heavily in her belief-system about love, thus she begs her father to explain how she came to be, and how he came to marry the woman from whom he is obtaining a divorce. The movie weaves an intricate and pretty realistic set of scenarios (although all of them together seems a bit far-fetched) on how men and women decide to enter and eventually exit relationships.

As the story moves its way through the film, the viewer is introduced to a myriad of attractive and unique female supporting cast members, played by Elizabeth Banks (Emily/Sarah), Rachel Weisz (Summer/Natasha) and the eventual owner of Will's heart, the immensely sexy Isla Fisher (April).

The writing and directing of Adam Brooks sucks the viewer into the narration just as much as young Maya. I found myself trying to figure out where the story was going and making openly verbal guesses as to what would happen next. At no point did the story get old or boring. And, by the end, I found myself tearing up.

Having come from a divorced family myself, and at times, nearing divorce in my own marriage, it's movies like this that do a very REAL job of expressing what questions and emotions children go through as their life changes through no fault of their own. It's heartbreaking. And Maya's quest to make sense of it all through this story is as much part of her own healing as it is Will's. And, in the end, they both do everything they can to find the happy ending. Like any good romantic comedy, the predictable happy ending does indeed come.

Supporting cast members Elizabeth Banks, Rachel Weisz and her lover, the perfectly-cast Kevin Kline, do a tremendous job giving depth to the story and providing a realistic view of how all of us migrate through our 20s and early-to-mid 30s beginning as enthusiastic, yet naive, adults to realistic and somewhat cynical thirtysomethings. Being one myself, I was taken aback by the transformation of each character as they become more mature, having gone down their own individual paths, eventually leading Will and April back together.

I have been waiting for the rest of the world to realize just how great Ryan is since the first episode I saw of Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place. I was convinced he was Jim Carrey's younger brother. Now, I realize he is not only good looking on screen, but also deadpan funny (see Waiting, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle and Just Friends)and superbly believable in dramatic (or non-funny) roles, as evidenced in Definitely, Amityville Horror and Blade:Trinity. When I saw the trailers for Definitely, Maybe, I thought (pardon the pun), maybe Ryan had finally found the vehicle, the writer/director and the supporting cast to show the rest of the world just what a phenomenal talent he is. Alas, the movie did ok, but this wonderful movie didn't receive the accolades it so richly deserves.

While there is no need for a sequel, I encourage you to rent or buy this film on DVD to not only see a great film, but financially support future films like this.… Expand

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ALFApr 3, 2011

Joe Morgenstern what a joke. This film is cleverly put together and worth many viewings. It does something original for a romantic story, it shows a man telling his daughter about his dating history and gets his daughter to guess who is herJoe Morgenstern what a joke. This film is cleverly put together and worth many viewings. It does something original for a romantic story, it shows a man telling his daughter about his dating history and gets his daughter to guess who is her mother. This all happens during the daughters visits to her father as like many real life families, the daughters parents are divorcing. Abigail Breslin as the daughter is excellent and so is the cast. The way the passage of years is depicted is well done. Some of it is very funny but it is not the run of the mill romantic comedy, it is romantic, it has comedy but most of all it is a well told story with a beginning, middle and, well that is for you to find out.… Expand

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TTBOYMar 3, 2009

Rachelle M., I could not agree more. HBO is included w/my apartment so I watched this stupid movie for free. It looked interesting at first, then I find out Hayes works for the Clinton campaign. I thought I could tolerate it, then they bash Rachelle M., I could not agree more. HBO is included w/my apartment so I watched this stupid movie for free. It looked interesting at first, then I find out Hayes works for the Clinton campaign. I thought I could tolerate it, then they bash George W Bush when they see him on tv. One guy says, "If he's smart, he will stay out of politics and go back to baseball." I yelled at the TV, "Aside from supporting his dad, he was not in politics, DUMBASS!" I quickly changed the channel, which is something I also do if I come across MSNBC!!!!!!!… Expand

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AlexP.Feb 24, 2008

This movie gave me the feeling that a pregnant woman gets on a roller-coaster.

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RachelleM.Jul 3, 2008

Might be cute if you could get over a very young girl talking about sex pretty graphiclly, and the fact that the movie was obviously made by Democrats not afraid of blatantly putting their agenda into the movie.

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DeL.Feb 24, 2008

Glib movie...ok to spend and evening when you've pretty much exhausted the others on the marquee.

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AndyC.Feb 14, 2008

I go see this movie and what do I get? Well the crappiest movie I have ever seen thats one thing. Definitely Maybe has several issues, one, its title. Definitely Maybe my ass, what does this title have to do with the story huh? And surely I go see this movie and what do I get? Well the crappiest movie I have ever seen thats one thing. Definitely Maybe has several issues, one, its title. Definitely Maybe my ass, what does this title have to do with the story huh? And surely enough as a romantic mystery all of the characters are dull, and the storytelling is weak, VERY weak. It s flimsy, and not even sexy, the guy is so freekin ugly, and the mom plays an absolute terrible performance. Which gives Ryan Reynolds not one chance to succeed either. Its a quirky and incredibly stupid film, it leads nowhere. Whats the point to this story anyway? Nothing in this movie made any sense to me at all. The flashbacks and thematic elements are drearily and gloomily looked at, and I was surely bored right in the instant. What a bag this film was, I have no good remarks to say, this movie sucked and I am never going to see it ever again, nor am I ever going to mention it to anyone, because trust me, it sucked, and it sucked bad.… Expand

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LuisG.Feb 18, 2008

Reynolds is a charismatic actor... and young Breslin seemed to have stolen Fanning's thunder .. but her we find both of them playing it safe... i understand one must research before jotting down ideas but i thought i was more informed Reynolds is a charismatic actor... and young Breslin seemed to have stolen Fanning's thunder .. but her we find both of them playing it safe... i understand one must research before jotting down ideas but i thought i was more informed about the 92 Clinton election than i was invested in the characters.. fairly confused.. characters are undeveloped and left to their own devices... unlike many films yes it was sad to say it was not my cup of tea and i guess i have this overwhelming feeling of 90s nostalgia.… Expand

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ToddY.Jun 16, 2008

Good Grief if there was ever proof that Hollywierd is totally leftist this is the film. Once again we have unfair biased representations of Conservatives and favorable mentions and outright portrayals of the leftist. I used to simply laugh Good Grief if there was ever proof that Hollywierd is totally leftist this is the film. Once again we have unfair biased representations of Conservatives and favorable mentions and outright portrayals of the leftist. I used to simply laugh at the small inuendo's of lefty motives and angles placed in films and music the way the nazi's did. But now we are at a point where it is simply shoved in your face. As evidenced in the Media at large when Russert dies (may he rest in peace) and the media speaks of how unbiased he was!??? Forgetting he worked for Pat Moynihan (D) senator. Everyone in the media, (print & TV) are leftys. May god help us.… Expand

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GreatbealloFeb 23, 2012

This romantic comedy actually kept me guessing at what the outcome would be. It was pretty funny, and Ryan Reynolds was surprisingly good, which is a shocker. If you are looking for a romantic comedy this is a pretty decent one.

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JawsLaxerDramaDec 22, 2012

I was bored. Really bored, but 30 minutes into it, it did get better. Filled with the adorable Ryan Reynolds and Abby Breslin, this movie wouldn't have been have bad if it was better paced. I enjoyed it to some extent, but in the end, II was bored. Really bored, but 30 minutes into it, it did get better. Filled with the adorable Ryan Reynolds and Abby Breslin, this movie wouldn't have been have bad if it was better paced. I enjoyed it to some extent, but in the end, I felt...not cheated, and not annoyed, but confused. Was this movie really necessary?… Expand

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JayH.Jun 20, 2008

Cute comedy romance, but it didn't "wow" me. Appealing performances, great cast with Isla Fisher standing out. Ryan Reynolds is quite good as well. It's a light and entertaining movie. It has some slow parts, but I never lost interest.