Definitely, Maybe (Widescreen)
by Adam Brooks
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Actor: Elizabeth Banks, Isla Fisher, Kevin Kline, Rachel Weisz, Ryan ReynoldsDirector: Adam Brooks
Brand: Universal Studios
Cinematographer: Florian Ballhaus
Composer: Clint Mansell
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; French (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 5.1; Spanish (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 112 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-06-24
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Universal Studios
Movie Reviews of Definitely, Maybe (Widescreen)
Movie Review: No if, ands or maybes; this is definitely a wonderful little film...
Summary: 5 Stars
I, for one, am smitten with this film. Okay, so sure, it is not `perfect', but honestly, for the sake of this review we will label it as such. I seriously loved every minute of this movie and would watch it again, any place, any time.
The film tells the story of Will Hayes as he tries to explain to his ten-year-old daughter Maya how he met her mother. We find out immediately that Will and his wife are divorcing and he has his daughter for the night. She's curious as to how her parents got together and so Will tells her a story about the three women in his life and tells her that she has to figure out which one is her mother. Maya gets settled into her bed for her `love story mystery' and Will begins his tale of love, life and loss. Will tells of his relationships with Emily, Summer and April. Will and Emily were high school sweethearts who grew apart when Will's aspirations to become President of the United States wedged between them. Summer is the beautiful journalist who's own life goals waged war on her love affair with Will, and April is the spunky idealist who was always too much of a friend to ever become anything more.
Will's story is interesting and engrossing, but it is the beautiful story unfolding off screen between father and daughter that touched me deeply. Sure, the main focus may be on Will's love life, but we are constantly reminded that he is bonding with his daughter, and when Will finally tells Maya the happy ending I dare you to hold back the tears.
`Definitely, Maybe' may suffer in some areas from a clichéd script, but the script never feels tired or boring. It always rises above its own handicaps to create a story worth listening to and worth adoring. The ending is far from expected (thank the lord in heaven) and it is one that makes the entire experience all the more gratifying, especially as young Maya begins to understand the true meaning of happiness.
The acting is also, for the most part, superb. Young Abigail Breslin (Oscar nominated I should add) is not my general cup-of-tea when it comes to child acting. I tend to be more fascinated by the Ronan's and the Fanning's but I must say that her approach to Maya was warm and endearing. The three women in Will's life were all handled wonderfully by Elizabeth Banks, Rachel Weisz and the outstanding Isla Fisher. Banks is perfectly warm, the ideal vision of the high school sweetheart (or the `safe' choice). Weisz is intoxicating, with her come hither stare and her mysterious smile. Fisher is above and beyond amazing as April, always keeping the audience glued to her every movement. She is so charming and sincere that one can't help but fall head over heals in love with her.
I have always found Reynolds rather bland (except for in `The Amityville Horror') and this is really no exception, but his co-stars elevate his performance drastically.
In the end I have to say that this is a delightful film, a wonderful answer back to the romantic comedy of today. It's charming, sweet and moving and will have you feeling warm and fuzzy all over by the time the credits start to roll. Sure, some may not find this as engaging and genuine as I have, but I guaranty you that any father (especially one's with daughters) will find this heartwarming to the very last drop.
Summary of Definitely, Maybe (Widescreen)
From the makers of Notting Hill and Love Actually comes the charming and irresistibly funny romantic comedy Definitely Maybe. When Will (Ryan Reynolds) decides to tell his daughter (Abigail Breslin) the story of how he met her mother he discovers that a second look at the past might also give him a second chance at the future. Co-starring Elizabeth Banks Rachel Weisz and Isla Fisher it's the heartwarming story that makes you realize it's definitely never too late to go back and maybe find a happy ending.System Requirements:Running Time: 112 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY/ROMANTIC COMEDY Rating: PG-13 UPC: 025195004503 Manufacturer No: 61100526Similar DVD Movies
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