Ryan Reynolds is now popularly celebrated for his portrayal of Wade Wilson in the hugely successful Deadpool films. The actor’s unique comedic flair and creative jabs at pop culture have entertained audiences for many years. However, the actor has also charmed many leading ladies on screen and made them fall in love with him.
Reynolds has starred in some fun rom-coms such as Just Friends, The Proposal, and Definitely, Maybe. The latter had the Deadpool star romancing three actresses including Elizabeth Banks, Rachel Weisz, and Isla Fisher. With the running gag of the reason behind Thor crying in Deadpool & Wolverine, some fans are attributing it to the heartfelt proposal scene in Reynolds’ Definitely, Maybe.
Ryan Reynolds Won Hearts With His Charming Romantic Turn in Definitely, Maybe
The 2000s saw Ryan Reynolds starring in several indie dramas as well as romantic comedies. Critics and fans were starting to notice the incredible charm and sincerity that he brings to his roles while also praising his comic timing. One of his most impressive turns as a romantic hero was in the beloved 2008 rom-com Definitely, Maybe.
The film saw Reynolds telling the story of how he met his mother to his daughter while also reliving his past romances with two other women. The actor really got to showcase one of the most lively and sincere performances of his career in the film and one scene in particular stands out for audiences.
In one of the film’s most heartfelt scenes, Reynolds expresses his love for Isla Fisher‘s character and his desire to marry her. The scene is incredibly romantic and it had fans swooning over the emotional moment between the two characters. On Instagram, one fan kiki_johnsonkj wrote, “GAHHHHH i loved this movie”. The movie remains one of the fan favorites in Reynolds’ career.
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Another fan rolstu.ssi managed to relate the scene’s emotional nature to the reason why Thor was crying in Deadpool & Wolverine, writing “The reason Thor was crying”. Chris Hemsworth‘s character is indeed a deep romantic as seen in Thor: Love and Thunder and would certainly shed a tear seeing this scene from Reynolds’ movie.
Ryan Reynolds Was Drawn To The Unusual Spin To The Rom-Com Template In Definitely, Maybe
Ryan Reynolds‘ Definitely, Maybe certainly felt like a breath of fresh air, providing a new spin to the rom-com genre with a surprisingly unpredictable story. The actor found the script to be very unique and the whole film did not feel like a typical rom-com for him. In an interview with Blackfilm.com, Reynolds revealed that he was drawn to the film’s relatable story.
The actor further stated that the comedy in the film feels incidental and not a forced addition to its structure. While being floored by the film’s unpredictable nature, The Deadpool star also felt that the film was a love letter to broken families. Reynolds said,
One of the things that attracted me to the part was that it felt like a romantic who-done-it. It felt really unusual, actually for a romantic comedy. I wouldn’t even necessarily call it a romantic comedy because the comedy, albeit present in the film, felt sort of incidental. It just felt like a great story though. It was an unpredictable story. I had no idea who Will was going to end up with, or in what fashion. I also feel like the movie is a love letter to broken families.
Definitely, Maybe has a 71% rating on Rotten Tomatoes with the critics praising the film’s fresh approach to rom-coms. It grossed $55 million against a $24 million budget (via The Numbers). Fans continue to discover the largely overlooked film in Reynolds’ career and praise its feel-good narrative.
Definitely, Maybe is available to stream on Max.
