From Deseret News archives:
Cast makes 'Maybe' definitely worth seeing
"Definitely, Maybe" is most definitely a step forward in the career of comic actor Ryan Reynolds.
To date, he hasn't exactly shown any real, substantive presence or leading-man quality. In fact, his performances in the first "Van Wilder" movie and "Waiting" were more smarmy than charming.
Yet this "mystery love story," as it's described by one of the characters, does have considerable appeal — including Reynolds' performance. There is some unfortunate, tasteless sexual material, however.
Reynolds stars as Will Hayes, a soon-to-be-divorced advertising executive who has his hands full with an inquisitive 11-year-old daughter, Maya (Abigail Breslin). After a sex education lecture in school, she has all sorts of questions for him.
So to distract her, Will tells her stories about three very important relationships in his life — those with his childhood sweetheart, Emily (Elizabeth Banks), adventurous journalist Summer (Rachel Weisz) and the sweetly froopy April (Isla Fisher).
Based on clues her father is supplying, Maya is supposed to figure which of the three turned out to be her mother.
It certainly helps that he has a very good cast. Reynolds has chemistry with all three female co-stars, while Breslin ("Little Miss Sunshine") and an uncredited Kevin Kline steal scenes.
"Definitely, Maybe" is rated PG-13 for frank sexual language and humor (references, slang and other suggestive talk), scattered profanity, brief drug references (painkillers and marijuana), derogatory slurs, brief sex (implied) and some comic pratfalls. Running time: 111 minutes.
E-mail: jeff@desnews.com
Comments
Maya Hayes (Abigail Breslin) and her dad, Will (Ryan Reynolds), in "Definitely, Maybe."
- Pitta doesn't win award 12:47 a.m.
- Jazz manage a magical win 12:43 a.m.
- Speed skating tuneup Friday 12:41 a.m.
- BYU football: NCAA awards 12:30 a.m.
- Magic unable to continue road act 12:26 a.m.
- Fans should worry about lousy teams 12:24 a.m.
- U.S.-born Hispanics see gains 12:23 a.m.
- Editorial: Extremism spike alarming 12:23 a.m.
- No need for more stimulus 12:22 a.m.
- Putting self-preservation first 12:22 a.m.
- Nude bathers cited for lewdness
- Few details on missing W.V. mom
- Jazz fall apart late at L.A.
- Crash landing next to I-15
- Defense witness goes on offensive
- BCS = power conference monopoly
- Palin signs books, chats with fans
- 5 officers lose their certification
- I-15 expansion barreling south
- Y.'s Emery bruised, but rarely beaten
- Letters: Global warming a lie
256 - TCU to play Boise in Fiesta Bowl206
- BYU football: Bronco weighs in on Hall193
- Palin signs books, chats with fans165
- Cougars going back to Vegas150
- Utah/BYU rivalry can be more civil149
- Andersen apologizes for Jordan hoax142
- Max Hall wants to look ahead124
- Nude bathers cited for lewdness122
- Jazz fall apart late at L.A.110
If all three of the Utahns still competing on "So You Think You Can...
I haven't yet played "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," and honestly I...
Latest comments
Rational human beings know why Palin's background and work ethic is inspiring...
A few things to consider (looking at the Mackey Award website). 5 of 12...
Boy, you're not kidding.
This is so sad. Lets just keep praying for this beautiful woman and Mother....
He'll probably claim the TV as destroyed during the next hurrican and have it...
We love Coach Boylen and hope the yewts keep him around for a long, long,...
In the New Testament it states in several places that disciples of Christ...
I suggest he read her book, just for a start, But the secret is that Palin is...
1. Because Sarah Palin and her husband sat at a dining room table at night...
For some time Mexico has been in financial trouble. It has a lot to do with...
You can be the first to comment on this story.