Definitely, Maybe
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7.4 out of 10

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  • Starring: Ryan Reynolds
  • Summary: Will is a 30-something Manhattan dad in the midst of a divorce whose 10-year-old daughter, Maya, starts to question him about his life before marriage. Maya wants to know absolutely everything about how her parents met and fell in love. Will's story begins in 1992 as a young, starry-eyed aspiring politician who moves to New York from Wisconsin to work on the Clinton campaign. For Maya, Will relives his past as an idealistic young man learning the ins and outs of big-city politics. He also recounts the history of his romantic relationships with three very different women. Will hopelessly attempts a "PG" version of his story for his daughter and changes the names so Maya has to guess which woman her father finally married. Is her mother Will's college sweetheart, the dependable girl-next-door Emily (Elizabeth Banks)? Is she his longtime best friend and confidante, the apolitical April (Isla Fisher)? Or is she the free-spirited but ambitious journalist Summer? As Maya puts together the pieces of her dad's romantic puzzle, she begins to understand that love is not so simple or easy. And as Will tells her his tale, Maya helps him to understand that it's definitely never too late to go back...maybe even to find a happy ending. (Universal Studios)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. Empire
    Reviewed by: Sam Toy
    80
    Sweet, funny, simple, entertaining -- everything a good rom-com should be. Definitely...
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    75
    Keeps you interested in its characters and isn’t afraid of complicating your sympathies a little. In these dog-day months for romantic comedy, that means a lot.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Stephen Farber
    60
    The film is far from a complete washout, and this is chiefly a tribute to its immensely attractive and appealing cast. Ryan Reynolds proves to have the stuff of a true leading. man.
  4. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Joe Morgenstern
    30
    There's no maybe about its standing as romantic comedy -- definitely bad.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 5 out of 31
  1. GeorgeK.
    10
    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
  2. CharlesG.
    8
    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
  3. RodT.
    7
    It look some time for me to warm to this movie. I admit, watching it on my laptop, over two days, between weekend chores probably isn't the best way to watch a movie and rate it fairly, but lets give it a go. When all is said and done, I rate the movie a solid C+, but if you were to catch me midway through, I would be on the verge of turning it off. Basically it picks up after a bit and ends well. Maybe you should read a magazine for the first hour.… Expand
  4. RachelleM.
    3
    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.… Expand

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