More satisfying than your cookie-cutter romantic comedy but far less overwrought than a full-blown period romance, it finds a satisfying and cuddly middle ground.
CommentOct 9, 2009
Definitely, Maybe (2008)
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Reviews Counted:142
Fresh:101
Rotten:41
Average Rating:6.5/10
Consensus: With a clever script and charismatic leads, Definitely, Maybe is a refreshing entry into the romantic comedy genre.
Theatrical Release: Jan 24, 2008 Wide
Box Office: $32.0M
Synopsis: A political consultant tries to explain his impending divorce and past relationships to his 11-year-old daughter. [More]
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Isla Fisher, Derek Luke, Abigail Breslin
Director: Adam Brooks
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REVIEWS FOR DEFINITELY, MAYBE
This is straight-up young people whining about their relationships.
Sep 8, 2009
It's sweet natured and brightly played.
Oct 18, 2008
While clearly aimed at women, many men could find it as entertainingly endurable as did I.
Oct 18, 2008
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Top CriticThe movie has heart and humor; the two most important traits for any romantic comedy.
Oct 18, 2008
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Oct 18, 2008
The writing is clever, the acting is good, and this is pretty much as good a chick flick as you're going to get.
Oct 18, 2008
Modern romance may be more realistic in Definitely, Maybe, but it's also less satisfying than the illusions that classic romantic movies create about amore.
Oct 18, 2008
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Sep 16, 2008
If you're looking for a nice romantic comedy for your Valentine's Day date, look no further%u2014Definitely, Maybe is positively it.
Sep 8, 2008
For all the unnatural setup, it's amazing that the performances come off so naturally.
Aug 27, 2008
All of the romantic scenes work here, but anytime it switched gears and started focusing on the politics, it lost me.
Jul 22, 2008
Who will our unlucky in love protagonist ultimately choose? Even if one correctly surmises, the journey is filled with quietly humorous and engaging moments.
Jul 19, 2008
Not entirely successful, but worth a look.
Jul 18, 2008
might not be the most perfect movie possible, but it makes up for its shortcomings with an appeal to the heart that connects
Jun 20, 2008
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.
Jun 16, 2008
Despite repeatedly falling for three of the most beautiful women in the movies, Reynolds winds up largely miserable
Jun 11, 2008
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.
Jun 1, 2008
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February 13, 2008:
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