Maybe I Do – REVIEW
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It’s quite unfortunate that a movie about the exploration of relationships with such a likeable A-list cast has failed to delight, most likely leaving audiences somewhat disenchanted and wondering whatever allured them to this mediocre cinematic offering.
The story centres on a young couple who organize a dinner date with both their parents to discuss their up and coming marriage. However both sets of parents seem to know one another ‘really well’ which leads to a night to remember for all the wrong reasons.
Is love worth fighting for and is marriage til death do us part? More importantly does it really take a lifetime to love somebody?
Striving to combine storylines concerning illicit relationships with failed high comedy in this alleged rom com has faltered, resulting in an underwhelming movie which audiences may find difficult to stay focused through.
Long monologues and the style of direction evoke profound awkwardness in most scenes with smears of humour barely raising the occasional chuckle. Some scenes are embarrassingly cringeworthy with storylines of highly improbable hook-ups and unrealistic happy endings.
Banal viewing at best, themes of marital disillusionment, loyalty, commitment, adultery, and trust filter through this movie which ultimately resembles an adult discussion publicly announcing that people over the age of 70 do indeed have sexual relations.
Actors in pivotal roles include Susan Sarandon, Richard Gere, Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, and Diane Keaton who did as best they could with the material they were given to work with.
Overall, Maybe I do was sugar-coated but with large amounts of salt and pepper added to the mix. It brought back uncanny memories of Woody Allen movies from the ’70s and ’80s, with Diane Keaton practically wearing the same costumes and glasses, playing the role of a quasi-scatterbrain character and seemingly reprising her role in Annie Hall.
Audiences are however left with a very relatable and absorbing final thought after leaving the cinema which they shall long ponder: Should we leave our lives for the lives which we more rightfully deserve?
★★1/2
In cinemas May 25
