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20 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100TheWrapCandice FrederickTheWrapCandice FrederickFrom the glossiness of the art direction from Cheryl Marion (“The Predator”) to the magnetic chemistry of the cast (which also includes the always reliable Michelle Buteau as Sasha’s assistant) and the mouth-watering cuisine, Always Be My Maybe is a delightful, funny, and wonderfully layered romp that’s smart enough to break traditional rom-com rules.
- 88Chicago TribuneMichael PhillipsChicago TribuneMichael PhillipsIn every good way, thanks primarily to Wong and Park and their chemistry, Always Be My Maybe is pure commercial product, yet it feels authentically alive where it counts.
- 83The PlaylistKimber MyersThe PlaylistKimber MyersLike the kimchi stew it prominently features, this is comfort food at its best. Given its origins, it should feel like something out of a lab, but this is a charming crowd-pleaser in the best sense.
- 83The A.V. ClubGwen IhnatThe A.V. ClubGwen IhnatRom-coms have the tricky task of straddling the “rom” and the “com” part, with a lot of star-steered vehicles leaning toward the former. Always Be My Maybe thankfully focuses on the latter; there are a lot of laughs packed into its friendship-becomes-something-more story.
- 80VarietyCourtney HowardVarietyCourtney HowardPerhaps the best sequences are multi-purpose. They’re both funny and genuine, add a bubbly buoyancy through deft wit and charm, and tweak genre conventions.
- 70Los Angeles TimesMark OlsenLos Angeles TimesMark OlsenAlways Be My Maybe is pleasant without being particularly powerful, appealing if not exactly transformative.
- 70Rolling StonePeter TraversRolling StonePeter TraversIt’s an irresistible romantic romp that turns the familiar into something sweet, sassy and laugh-out-loud funny.
- 60CNNBrian LowryCNNBrian LowryPark and Wong are both innately likable, which makes the movie pleasant enough to watch, but also a bit of a slog given the ostensible inevitability of where it's heading.
- In shouldering the weight of representing Asian love Always Be My Maybe doesn’t quite allow its capable leads to do what has made them stars: just be themselves.
- 40The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisAlways Be My Maybe feels a lot like a movie propped up by a stunt, a high-gloss romantic comedy so mired in triteness and unconvincing emotions that its main recommendation is the appealing diversity of its cast.