Always Be My Maybe

Name: Always Be My Maybe
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: May 31, 2019
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 64
Cast: Ali Wong, Casey Wilson, Charlyne Yi, Daniel Dae Kim, James Saito

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Netflix | Release Date: May 31, 2019 | PG-13

Starring: Ali Wong, Casey Wilson, Charlyne Yi, Daniel Dae Kim, James Saito, Karan Soni, Karen Holness, Keanu Reeves, Marcella Bragio, Michelle Buteau, Miya Cech, Randall Park, Susan Park, Vivian Bang

Summary: Childhood friends Sasha (Ali Wong) and Marcus (Randall Park) have a falling out and don’t speak for 15 years. But when Sasha, now a celebrity chef in Los Angeles, returns to her hometown of San Francisco to open a new restaurant, she runs into her old pal -- a happily complacent musician still living at home and working for his dad. ThoughChildhood friends Sasha (Ali Wong) and Marcus (Randall Park) have a falling out and don’t speak for 15 years. But when Sasha, now a celebrity chef in Los Angeles, returns to her hometown of San Francisco to open a new restaurant, she runs into her old pal -- a happily complacent musician still living at home and working for his dad. Though the two are reluctant to reconnect, they soon find the old sparks — and maybe some new ones — are there. [Netflix]… Expand

Director: Nahnatchka Khan

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 101 min

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Candice Frederick

May 28, 2019

From the glossiness of the art direction from Cheryl Marion (“The Predator”) to the magnetic chemistry of the cast (which also includes the always reliable Michelle Buteau as Sasha’s assistant) and the mouth-watering cuisine, Always Be My Maybe is a delightful, funny, and wonderfully layered romp that’s smart enough to break traditional rom-com rules. Read full review

Gwen Ihnat

May 30, 2019

Rom-coms have the tricky task of straddling the “rom” and the “com” part, with a lot of star-steered vehicles leaning toward the former. Always Be My Maybe thankfully focuses on the latter; there are a lot of laughs packed into its friendship-becomes-something-more story. Read full review

Courtney Howard

May 30, 2019

Perhaps the best sequences are multi-purpose. They’re both funny and genuine, add a bubbly buoyancy through deft wit and charm, and tweak genre conventions. Read full review

Peter Travers

May 30, 2019

It’s an irresistible romantic romp that turns the familiar into something sweet, sassy and laugh-out-loud funny. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jun 3, 2019

The story gives away its direction and intentions far too early and obviously. But these onetime “Fresh off the Boat” co-stars make a cute, cuddly couple that we root for, even if every joke doesn’t land, even if they let that devilish Keanu steal their movie from them. Read full review

Beandrea July

May 30, 2019

In shouldering the weight of representing Asian love Always Be My Maybe doesn’t quite allow its capable leads to do what has made them stars: just be themselves. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

May 30, 2019

Always Be My Maybe feels a lot like a movie propped up by a stunt, a high-gloss romantic comedy so mired in triteness and unconvincing emotions that its main recommendation is the appealing diversity of its cast. Read full review

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Bigdavido

Jun 1, 2019

Very funny rom com that also tugs at your heart strings. The team behind this is the Asian American A team! Ali Wong and Randall Park show great chemistry (being great lifelong friends IRL) and the rest of the crew rocks. Keanu Reeves and Daniel Dae Kim are hilarious as caricatures of theVery funny rom com that also tugs at your heart strings. The team behind this is the Asian American A team! Ali Wong and Randall Park show great chemistry (being great lifelong friends IRL) and the rest of the crew rocks. Keanu Reeves and Daniel Dae Kim are hilarious as caricatures of the worst boyfriends possible. This is like the modern day When Harry Met Sally. There's a ton in this movie. A rom com first but also a movie about women empowerment and independence. A loving glimpse into Asian American culture without the over explaining bc it's more fun to just dive in. The dim sum with the aunties giving Marcus (Randall) extra shumais I was hilarious! I almost fell of my chair. I can't say enough good things. I am definitely one of the fans that was waiting a bated breath and high expectoration a when this dropped. It did not disappoint! Go watch it w your significant other - it's good for your relationship!… Expand

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vancityboy

Jul 30, 2019

This film has strong writing with a modern twist that is enjoyable in its own quirky way. It has good pacing and thoroughly enjoyed til the end. I would strongly recommend to anyone looking to sit back and have a fresh fun movie night. The main leads are quality and have good chemistryThis film has strong writing with a modern twist that is enjoyable in its own quirky way. It has good pacing and thoroughly enjoyed til the end. I would strongly recommend to anyone looking to sit back and have a fresh fun movie night. The main leads are quality and have good chemistry without feeling forced. Very suprised by this film. Worth watching for sure… Expand

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jusbeinreal

Jun 14, 2019

Super well done light romantic comedy with lots of heart. Wong and Park have great chemistry and I hope they work together again. Highly recommend.

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mstivers

Jun 9, 2019

This is a rom-com that hits a lot of the familiar plot points. And the two principals, playing old friends who rekindle their spark, generate way more laughs than erotic heat. But I can recommend the Asian/San Francisco setting, send-up of high-end food culture and especially a standoutThis is a rom-com that hits a lot of the familiar plot points. And the two principals, playing old friends who rekindle their spark, generate way more laughs than erotic heat. But I can recommend the Asian/San Francisco setting, send-up of high-end food culture and especially a standout cameo by Keanu Reeves, playing a hilariously toxic version of himself.… Expand

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SrGus

Feb 25, 2020

How beautiful the friendship of the main characters is and how sad the funeral scene was. It is a very fun and enjoyable movie to watch. I loved the participation of Keanu Reeves.

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sassydragon

Jun 30, 2019

Very Fresh-Off-The-Boat-ish. Wish it could've been more creative than that. There were some scenes that probably wasn't needed. But overall, it was funny and doesn't have the typical Asian stereotype of jokes (i.e. Asian parents being disappointed of their Asian kids not being successful andVery Fresh-Off-The-Boat-ish. Wish it could've been more creative than that. There were some scenes that probably wasn't needed. But overall, it was funny and doesn't have the typical Asian stereotype of jokes (i.e. Asian parents being disappointed of their Asian kids not being successful and all that). Oh, and Randall Park rapping his Keanu Reeves song!… Expand

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Mercantilism

Jun 21, 2019

Mediocre at best.
A series of pointless scenes with no actual consequence, one after another acting only as plot device. The story is unorganized and I felt meh throughout the entire movie. Jokes are bad and immature. Ali Wong is not a good comedian either.

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