I'll Admit, I Was Into He's Just Not That Into You
Written: Feb 24 '09 (Updated Feb 25 '09)
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Pros: Right on with the relationship stuff, a little hurried through some plots
Cons: Predictable, could have had a bit more humor
The Bottom Line: Although this was a "chick flick" and predictable, this is one of those movies that I wouldn't mind watching more than a few times on video.
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| BeastieGirl's Full Review: He's Just Not That Into You |
I knew from the moment that I heard the phrase uttered on Sex and the City that He’s Just Not That Into You was going to be a big deal. Single women stories have been on the rise over the last ten years and with more of a focus on careers and less emphasis on settling down early to start a family, women are finding themselves in the middle of a very confusing playing field. This book and movie should be the Single Girl’s Guide to Dating. No, wait, I amend that- it should be the Single Girls’ Bible.
So, pretty much the phrase of this film sums it up: He’s Just Not That Into You. The movie is an ensemble work revolving around intertwined characters dealing with complicated relationships (as most relationships are complicated). The general premise of the movie is to try and establish some definitive rules to relationships. While these are my take-aways, no doubt there may be some varying opinions, as I am not trying to replay the movie scene by scene.
If a guy likes a girl, he will call her- no excuses, no delays, no games, he will just do it.
If a guy is married, stay away!
If you think your guy might be lying, he probably is.
If you are seeing someone who treats you more like a pal, they clearly aren’t THAT INTO YOU. That goes both ways- for guys and girls.
When you least expect it, love will happen.
The ensemble cast was pretty good, overall. Ginnifer Goodwin (from HBO’s Big Love) had probably the biggest role, as the single girl continually failing in relationships. She was believable and although I found her character to be a little too needy, I think that was the whole point of the movie- don’t be so needy and you will get what you need…
Jennifer Aniston and Ben Affleck played the “never getting married but been together forever” couple and I liked their characters- they seemed to be the most level headed- giving the movie more balance, compared to the girls against the boys theme. Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Connolly were women at odds, however unknowingly, as they were both in love with the same man (Bradley Cooper from Wedding Crashers)- one as the wife, the other as the mistress.
Kevin Connolly from Entourage was a great addition to the movie, as the guy with unrequited love. Drew Barrymore was much more of a background character, who basically had the same role as Goodwin, just on a smaller scale.
I liked all of the characters in the movie and felt that at least 90% of men and women from ages 15 to 50 could relate in one way or another to the different storylines within this movie. Interjected in between some of the different plots were documentary-type interviews with seemingly real-life characters giving relationship advice; it was very When Harry Met Sally, but it works in He’s Just Not That Into You. This was not a slapstick comedy, but there were a few moments where I had to laugh out loud at the familiar situations.
Although this movie may seem like a glorified chick flick, there’s no reason that a guy who is secure with himself wouldn’t enjoy this movie- although perhaps it would be more of a rental. He’s Just Not That Into You is a great movie to see with girlfriends- married, single, or in between. I really enjoyed it and couldn’t help but think it reminded me of myself and a few late night phone calls with sisters and girlfriends alike. Granted, it was a bit predictable, but I think sometimes the insanity of relationships is predictable, even if we don’t want to admit it.
Recommended:
Yes
Movie Mood: Girl Movie
Worst Part of this Film: Pacing
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