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The latest romantic comedy from the Working Title production line, Definitely, Maybe got a little forgotten on its original cinematic release in early 2008. Yet beneath the covers here is a smart, enjoyable film, that does Ryan Reynolds' potential as a romantic lead no harm whatsoever.
The story of Definitely, Maybe is mainly told in flashback, as Reynolds' daughter in the film (played by Little Miss Sunshine's Abigal Breslin) quizzes him as to how he met his mother, who he’s in the process of getting a divorce from. Reynolds' tale follows three failed romances, and the film holds back on revealing the answer to its mysteries until pretty much the final reel.
Deftly written and directed by Adam Brooks (who previously had scribing credits on Practical Magic, Wimbledon and Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason, among others), Definitely, Maybe has several factors in its corner. Firstly, the script is witty, well layered, and engaging. Secondly, the casting is good, too. Reynolds is in good form here, and Elizabeth Banks, Isla Fisher and Rachel Weisz turn in fine performances as the three women in his life. And finally, while only slightly outstaying its welcome, Definitely, Maybe achieves a satisfying balance of wit and romance, and then manages to squeeze in a great Kevin Kline cameo on top. Can't be bad.
It may not be talked about in the same breath as other Working Title successes such as Notting Hill and Love Actually, yet Definitely, Maybe is very worthy of DVD discovery. With good rewatch value too, it's a recommended buy. --Simon Brew
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It’s definitely never too late to go back… and maybe find a happy ending. Ryan Reynolds stars as Will Hayes, a 30-something Manhatten dad in the midst of a divorce when his 10 year-old daughter, Maya (Abigail Breslin), starts to question him about his life before marriage. Will relates his romantic ups and downs to her, and realises it’s never too late to get a second chance in love.
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
An original storyline makes this a rom-com that should appeal to everyone
15 Sep 2008
By N. Burgess
Format:DVD
Will Hayes, played by Ryan Reynolds, is about to get divorced. His daughter can't make sense of why her Mum and Dad are splitting up and asks him to explain how he met her Mum, right from the beginning. From this moment we are then taken back by Will to where his rollercoaster love life began, from his very first relationship, right up to the present. We see it all played out, with brief interludes from time to time back to the present when his daughter needs to question her Dad on any particularly bewildering moments.
The story is very honest and uncomplicated. Although billed as a romantic comedy, the writers have deliberately not made it a 'laugh out loud' type film, instead concentrating on good drama and injecting it with lots of subtle humour that works well. The film never goes down the route of over-the-top sickly sentimentality, but instead shows how real people can sometimes get things wrong and how easy it is to derail a promising relationship.
This is a very good romantic comedy that successfully combines a genuinely engaging storyline with plenty of good humour, a winning formula that should even win over the romantic comedy sceptics, check it out.
The story is very honest and uncomplicated. Although billed as a romantic comedy, the writers have deliberately not made it a 'laugh out loud' type film, instead concentrating on good drama and injecting it with lots of subtle humour that works well. The film never goes down the route of over-the-top sickly sentimentality, but instead shows how real people can sometimes get things wrong and how easy it is to derail a promising relationship.
This is a very good romantic comedy that successfully combines a genuinely engaging storyline with plenty of good humour, a winning formula that should even win over the romantic comedy sceptics, check it out.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By B. Gristwood
Format:DVD
Firstly, i'm a guy, and although i'm not aversed to the rom-com, i prefer the "blow things up" catagory. Nevertheless, my girlfriend and i got this and watched it on DVD last night and i have to say, WHAT A FANTASTIC FILM.
It's interesting, insightful, funny. I think i spent a lot of time on the edge of the sofa, interested to what happens next. No Spoiler here, but the end is how films should finish. I finished watching this film and instantly all i wanted to do was watch it again.
If you want a great film that you could probably watch a number of times and never get bored, BUY THIS FILM.
ohh and if you are a guy, the presence of Isla Fisher and Rachel Wiesz is never going to be a bad thing.
It's interesting, insightful, funny. I think i spent a lot of time on the edge of the sofa, interested to what happens next. No Spoiler here, but the end is how films should finish. I finished watching this film and instantly all i wanted to do was watch it again.
If you want a great film that you could probably watch a number of times and never get bored, BUY THIS FILM.
ohh and if you are a guy, the presence of Isla Fisher and Rachel Wiesz is never going to be a bad thing.
41 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By Alexandra B
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
We went to see this on its cinema release - I was not at all convinced, it really sounded like a typical romantic comedy. Not that I have a problem with that, but usually wouldn't really bother to go and see it. As it happened, it's a cleverly written 'love mystery', where a little girl is desperate to know how her parents got together, even though they are now getting divorced. Abigail Breslin is great as always - remember Little Miss Sunshine? - but all the main characters sparkle with a witty script and good storyline.
It's bittersweet in many places, seeing how easy it is for life to get in the way of relationships, or for the timing to be wrong, but I absolutely promise you will finish the film with a warm glow for the rest of the day. It's not cloying, or saccharine, and gives a real impression of just how complicated love can be - but also how enriching and life-affirming.
It's bittersweet in many places, seeing how easy it is for life to get in the way of relationships, or for the timing to be wrong, but I absolutely promise you will finish the film with a warm glow for the rest of the day. It's not cloying, or saccharine, and gives a real impression of just how complicated love can be - but also how enriching and life-affirming.
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Exactly What You Expect it to Be
I bought this film in mind of sticking it on, on a Sunday, when there is little on the tv and could watch some light entertainment for a couple of hours; and this is exactly what I... Read more
Published 4 days ago by SEA
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So much better than expected
At first I regretted ordering this because child actors annoy me, but the girl is quite good and not too annoying, the film is brilliant and a good little look back at political... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Mr. P. Ba-tin
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second hand dvd
I've been buying second hand dvd's as a way to increase my otherwise unaffordable collection. I'm very pleased with my purchases. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Roadrunner
5.0 out of 5 stars
definitely maybe dvd [2008]
this is a lovely film a man is explaining his complicated love life to his daughter so she can find out who her mother was well acted
Published 2 months ago by Julie Dalton
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great film, sound quality not brilliant
I like this film as it is just a good relaxing watch. I saw it on TV and bought it for my mum but the sound was not too good and along with the accents she couldn't hear it... Read more
Published 2 months ago by L. Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely Maybe
I buy this dvd because i like it.
It about a guy tell his daughter a story about 3 women in his past.
It about a guy tell his daughter a story about 3 women in his past.
Published 3 months ago by D. S. Sloman
3.0 out of 5 stars
unbelievable
my partner had seen this before and thought it to be very good .i thought the plot unlikely although he got the right girl in the end!
Published 4 months ago by karen stent
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good plot
This is a good rom com with a good plot that is a little more original than you might expect from the usual rom com. Read more
Published 4 months ago by ShopperGirl
5.0 out of 5 stars
I see you had noodles.....
Bit embarrassing to admit (am male) but this is one of my favorite movies....Isla Fisher is ... um ... brilliant.
Published 9 months ago by Bosco
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Buy.
Love the film and the DVD was dispatched very quickly, arrived on time (early in fact) and was of great quality.
Published 10 months ago by JessieHope
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