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  • Actors: Ryan Reynolds, Isla Fisher, Rachel Weisz, Elizabeth Banks
  • Directors: Adam Brooks
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English, French, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Portuguese
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 16 Jun 2008
  • Run Time: 107 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00165QO6W
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 427 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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

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 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?.
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 romantic comedies. The women are intelligent, well-drawn characters, and the relationships are painted with a funny, but realistic eye. Definitely, Maybe is a smart and sexy take on the complexities of love while sending a very positive, honest message to children of divorce.

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, warm, but not your average rom-com, 8 Jun 2008
By Alexandra B (Shrewsbury, UK) - See all my reviews
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.
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3.0 out of 5 stars An original storyline makes this a rom-com that should appeal to everyone, 15 Sep 2008
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Time for a change, 24 Jun 2008
By Stampy (England) - See all my reviews
Finally, a romantic comedy that breaks the boundaries of clichéd romantic flicks and has enjoyable characters, a plot that is exciting, mysterious and funny and with plenty of twists to justify the genre that is often slated for it's predictability.

Ryan Reynolds (Just Friends) stars as Will Hayes, a middle aged man who is coming close to a divorce and when his daughter asks about her mother, Will takes a look back at the past years of his life.

Don't judge the film by the trailer because there is so much more on offer. Though the trailer for the film would give a sense of predictability and humour, the film was a delightful surprise with its great precise dialogue and dramatic scenarios, giving an account of true realism, of real life and its complications with married people, and couples.

The plot is consistent with excellent twists and turns as Will dives deep into his relationship past, and there is always that great creativity about who it could be.

Unlike a lot of other rom-coms, this 2008 film actually invites the audience into it, trying to make them guess and wonder who Will may end up with, and who the mother of Mai could be, which makes the film very unique and rather not the same old "Will he get it together with her?" There are a few clichés there, but still it maintains a more realistic drama approach to differ it which made me enjoy it.

There are a few great one liners and a few chucklesome moments, not as funny as other romantic comedies, but that isn't the point of this film. The point was trying to maintain a realistic approach of relationships, which it did spot on.

There is great acting from all involved which goes brilliantly with the direction and settings used by director Brooks.

Other issues which were intriguing were the political side, with the election of Bill Clinton, and the views of all the characters in regards to him, which give the film different layers and points to consider.


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3.0 out of 5 stars Better than your average romcom.
This film is very sweet and is definitely superior to most romantic comedies. Ryan Reynolds is very likable and Abigail Breslin is as always lovely. Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. L. Foster

5.0 out of 5 stars great film
this is a great film about a dad telling his daughter about her mum who he is divorcing. he tells her a story about the 3 women in his life but changes the names while she tries... Read more
Published 3 months ago by summergirl

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic film!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This film is awesome. I have seen many many romantic comedies but this one has many twists and turns, keeping you guessing what is going to happen next. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rom com addict

3.0 out of 5 stars definitely maybe
This was the first film my ex partner took me see together at cinema on our third date and it was a very heart warming story. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. J. E. Goss

3.0 out of 5 stars Definitely, Maybe [2008]
This product arrived on time and in very good condition.. Brilliant copy and enjoyable to watch.
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Ccm Clifford

2.0 out of 5 stars I missed the point!!
I was a little distracted when I saw this film, I must say, and completely missed the point; I thought the reveal at the end of the story was going to be him telling the little... Read more
Published 7 months ago by L.V.

5.0 out of 5 stars This is how Rom-Com's Should Be
Firstly, i'm a guy, and although i'm not aversed to the rom-com, i prefer the "blow things up" catagory. Read more
Published 9 months ago by B. Gristwood

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars!!
I went to see this film in the cinema and loved it so much that i was ready to buy it on DVD the day it came out. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. David M. Crawford

2.0 out of 5 stars More "Standing on the shoulder of Giants" than "Definitely Maybe"
Some two days after watching this romcom I am struggling to recall even the slightest detail. I remember child-actress Abigail Breslin being smug and annoying. Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. S. Meins

4.0 out of 5 stars Are you my mother?
Short Attention Span Summary (SASS):

1. Will's getting divorced
2. His daughter's learning about the birds and the bees in school
3. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Amanda Richards

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