Definitely, Maybe Reviews

1. "Like most good ideas, Definitely, Maybe is simple: take those familiar beats in life and relationships, and explain them to a kid. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the kid is Little Miss Sunshine. Abigail Breslin is the kind of adorable moppet who knows she doesn’t have to act too much and, though she may be growing up, she applies the same sweetness and naivety that bagged her an Oscar nod last year."
- Empire

2. "And yes, Breslin, the little miss of Little Miss Sunshine, is alarmingly cute - but she backs the cuteness up with serious acting instincts."
- Philadelphia Inquirer

3. "And if anyone can make the improbable quasi-believable, it's the preternaturally talented Breslin."
- USA Today

4. "Abigail Breslin, the preteen Oscar nominee for "Little Miss Sunshine" and the most effortless actress of her generation, plays the precocious little girl part without overdoing the precociousness."
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer

5. "Abigail Breslin burst onto the scene with Little Miss Sunshine, and hasn't been looking back since. Given Dakota Fanning's been past her age for such roles (yeah, they disappear come adolescent and may return once they enter young adulthood), Breslin's now having the world fawn over her performances (next up, Nim's Island), and here she has great chemistry with Ryan Reynolds, even if Reynolds might look a little too young to be playing her dad."
- A Nutshell Review

6. "Abigail Breslin is fine in her Fred Savage in The Princess Bride-type role."
- Draven99's Musings

7. "The movie, surprisingly, doesn't suffer much for it, maybe because Banks, Fisher and Weisz (and Breslin too) have so much personality, or because the screenplay has so much depth and charm."
- eFilmCritic

8. "As curious daughter Maya, Abigail Breslin (2007's "No Reservations") outacts him at every turn, no more so that in a surprisingly poignant moment in the third act between the two of them."
- TheMovieBoy.com

9. "...which results in a display of a wonderful relationship between himself and the lovely, Abigail Breslin. She proved herself in Little Miss Sunshine and I have to say, she is what made me like No Reservations as much as I did, I am happy to see her pick better material. She is absolutely adorable as Maya and shows such personality, liveliness, and curiosity."
- 2snaps.tv

10. "Supporting performances from Abigail Breslin and Isle Fisher has turned "Maybe" into a yes for "Definitely, Maybe". Breslin and Fisher are the film's biggest standout, that alone has given me reason enough to give this film a mild recommedition."
- The BigScreen Cinema Guide

11. "...and while the latter delivers the best performance of the three, it’s Little Miss Sunshine herself, Abigail Breslin, who comes out on top. Currently giving Freddie Highmore a run for his money as the Cutest Kid on the Planet, Breslin’s sweet-natured curiosity is what keeps the movie feeling fresh – despite the fact that her role is almost as limited as Kevin Kline’s, who stops by for an extended cameo as the older lover of Weisz' character."
- Bullz-Eye.com

12. "Breslin takes on the adorable, yet far too smart and hip for her age role with her usual aplomb."
- Cinemattraction

13. "The fourth lady in Will's life, Maya, is played with spirit and humor by Abigail Breslin, who is (definitely) the real deal or (maybe) benefits from a string of strong directors."
- DVD Verdict

14. "But, of course, the scene-stealer was constantly Abigail Breslin who was both adorable and hilarious, and used just enough to not overdo her adorableness and hilariousness."
- Entertainment Ave!

15. "Ryan Reynolds and Abigail Breslin are great together. She’s her usual cute self, and he can make you laugh and also break your heart in the same moment."
- Film Gecko

16. "Breslin is always reliable, perhaps the best of her generation’s child actors."
- FilmJournal.com

17. "For her part, Breslin is suitably sweet and pleasant."
- FilmJudge

18. "His scenes with Breslin are miraculously underplayed and feel authentic. Speaking of Breslin, could there possibly be a better young actress working today? I think not. Brooks wisely avoids making Maya another stock, overeducated (for their age) kid character. Breslin runs with it and continues to turn in stellar work."
- FromTheBalcony.com

19. "Here Brooks is writing for Abigail Breslin, who despite her young age is already an accomplished and talented actress. It has been said that the worse thing for an actor is to appear opposite children or animals. In this case young Ms Breslin goes a long way to saving this movie from the technical flaws that are present. Many would include among those faults predictability... Of course Breslin is rapidly becoming one of the up coming young actresses around. She has a command of the screen that is amazing to watch."
- Home Theater Info

20. "The good: the little girl who played Maya, Abigail Breslin, was awesome and cute, especially with her sincere judgements about life and her father and when she was preparing to listen to her dad’s story in her bed, also placing her soft toys around her, so they can listen too. Her comments were hilarious."
- Maxim's Movie Reviews

21. "The most lovable child actor alive, Abigail Breslin of Little Miss Sunshine, raises the interest level, an interest cooled out by one of the most uninteresting leading men around, Ryan "Van Wilder" Reynolds."
- Metroactive

22. "There is also the genuineness generated by Breslin. As one of the best child stars of her generation, she creates a kind of psychic sphere of influence, her perception reflecting our own take on the material. Through her, we sense the sentimentality in her father’s predicament, and hope for the genre-mandated happy ending."
- PopMatters

23. "Breslin, a darling little actress, brings an “old soul” approach to the role of Maya. Although given limited screen time, she gets another chance to show off her remarkable acting chops in this wonderful film."
- ReelTalk Movie Reviews

24. "By the way, Abigail Breslin who was so amazing in Little Miss Sunshine is equally astonishing in Definitely, Maybe."
- Spirituality & Practice

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