‘Definitely, Maybe’

Comedy
Rating: PG-13
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Abigail Breslin and Rachel Weisz

As surefire as the chocolates and flowers, Valentine’s Day ushers in the romantic comedy. Our Casanova this year is Ryan Reynolds, as a Manhattan dad named Will amidst a divorce and unable to shake the inquisitive questions of his 10-year-old daughter (Breslin), resolute on uncovering the dirt behind her parents’ relationship. Enter flashback mode, where Will reminisces on the early loves of his life: a college sweetheart (Elizabeth Banks), lifelong best friend (Isla Fisher) and an independent minded journalist (Weisz). Maya tries to guess which story matches her mom, and in the process, learns a bit about grown-up love.

‘Jumper’

Adventure
Rating: PG-13
Starring: Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson and Rachel Bilson

Young Darth Vader … err … Hayden Christensen is back to the blockbusters with this science-fiction adventure from Doug Liman (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith”). He plays a world traveler with a genetic gift that allows him to teleport to any location on the globe. However, he’s not alone. There are “jumpers” everywhere and those (Jackson) intent on killing them for their supernatural abilities. Rachel Bilson continues her trek from Orange County as Christensen’s love interest.

- Brian Hughes