Cast
- Diane Keaton as Nancy
- Richard Gere as Robert
- Susan Sarandon as Kate
- Emma Roberts as Michelle
- Luke Bracey as Allen
- William H. Macy as George
Synopsis
When Michelle (Emma Roberts) and Allen (Luke Bracey) decide to get married, they invite their parents to meet for the first time. However, the parents already know each other, and they’ve been having an affair for months.
The parents are forced to keep their affair a secret from their kids, but the lies and deception soon start to unravel. As the parents try to keep their relationship under wraps, they also have to deal with the upcoming wedding and the challenges of raising teenagers.
Plot
The movie opens with Michelle and Allen announcing their engagement to their parents. The parents are all happy for the couple, but they are also a little bit nervous about the upcoming wedding.
Michelle’s parents, Nancy (Diane Keaton) and Robert (Richard Gere) are a bit traditional and old-fashioned. They want Michelle to have a big wedding with all the trimmings. Allen’s parents, Kate (Susan Sarandon) and George (William H. Macy) are more laid-back and Bohemian. They want Allen to have a small, intimate wedding with just close friends and family.
The parents start to bond over their shared love of their children. They also start to flirt with each other, and before long, they are having an affair.
The parents are careful to keep their affair a secret from their kids. However, the lies and deception soon start to unravel. As the parents try to keep their relationship under wraps, they also have to deal with the upcoming wedding and the challenges of raising teenagers.
In the end, the parents are forced to come clean about their affair. The kids are initially shocked and angry, but they eventually come to terms with it. The parents also learn a valuable lesson about honesty and communication.
Critical Response
Maybe I Do received mixed reviews from critics. Some critics praised the movie for its cast, humor, and heartwarming story. However, other critics criticized the movie for its predictability and lack of originality.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie has a rating of 50%, based on 10 reviews. The consensus reads, “Maybe I Do is a charming comedy with a talented cast. However, the movie’s predictable plot and lack of originality prevent it from being truly great.”
On Metacritic, the movie has a score of 53 out of 100, based on 6 critics. The weighted average score indicates “mixed or average reviews.”
Life Lessons
Maybe I Do can teach us a few life lessons.
First, it teaches us that it’s important to be honest with ourselves and with the people we love.
Second, it teaches us that even the best relationships can be challenging.
Third, it teaches us that it’s important to forgive and move on.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a heartwarming and funny comedy, then you will probably enjoy Maybe I Do. The movie has a talented cast and a heartwarming story. However, if you are looking for a groundbreaking or original comedy, then you may be disappointed.
