He's Just Not That Into You

GIGI AND ALEX FINAL SCENE 🚬🚬🚬🚬🚬🚬🚬

He’s Just Not That Into You is a smart and funny romantic comedy that’s based on a bestselling novel. The film follows several interconnecting stories of romance as the characters find themselves dealing with different aspects of relationships. The writing is especially good, particularly in how it weaves the stories together and develops the characters without any of them feeling short changed or under used. Additionally, the ensemble cast is outstanding, and features Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Bradley Cooper, Scarlett Johansson, and Ginnifer Goodwin. The directing is also very impressive, and uses a meta narrative that keeps the tone lighthearted. Charming and funny, He’s Just Not That Into You is a heartfelt and entertaining look at the complexities of relationships.

I'm not the biggest fan of this 'many couples' format but it turned out very nice and quite emotional at some point.

A lot for one movie! Different dating perspective is shown.

I didn't realize until rewatching this much later, but this movie shaped my dating theory from an early age into "take no shit"

"The Exception, not the rule.." refers to a line repeated throughout the movie but I thought it could also refer to the recent trend of these all-star cast movies not being equal to the sum of their parts. There is a long history of let downs like _Dr. T and the Women_. Though this movie isn't great, it is at least enjoyable and bucks that trend. It is very slow starting with an awkward attempt to introduce you to the interwoven cast of relationship misfits with very few laughs. But it does improve with Scarlett Johansson turning in one of her better performances. You may not like what she stands for in this movie, but she makes you believe it anyway. As you look at the credits you see a list of names that have starred in many movies but you will be surprised at who "stars" in this movie. It is Ginnifer Goodwin playing Gigi, the hopelessly gullible one-date machine. She is the bright spot in this movie and her scenes with Alex (Justin Long) provide enough spark to keep the flame of the rest of the film burning. I'm not sure if the script was written for her to be the focus or it just developed into that but she was excellent. Look for Kumar as a gay friend of Mary(Drew Barrymore in a just above cameo status appearance) and a nice short performance for Kris Kristofferson. The movie ends with the neat wrap-up for all the characters with a kind of _Love Actually_ feel. Some get what they thought they wanted and others get their freedom, but everyone seems happy. Overall I think this movie lacks an identity, not sure whether it is a comedy, drama, or social commentary as evidenced by the scene where the editor has decided to cut from a heart attack at a wedding reception to a party scene with a cold transition. Just strange editing.

Gigi (Ginnifer Goodwin) is searching for her true love in the city of Baltimore. As she is set up by friends and co-workers, she often takes a shine to her dates but, frequently, the gentlemen involved never call her again. This could be, in part, because Gigi leaves phone and text messages for her dates to the point of scaring any caring men away. Meanwhile, a married twosome, Ben and Janine (Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Connelly) are restoring a lovely townhouse but having personal problems. This is compounded by the fact that hubby meets a yoga instructor-aspiring singer, Anna (Scarlett Johanssen) at a corner grocery and is smitten. Despite his protestations that he is married, the two meet again. Also in the "raven" city is a longtime-together couple, Beth (Jennifer Aniston) and Neil (Ben Affleck) who are at odds, too, for Beth longs for marriage and Neil, despite his love for his lady, doesn't care for formalities. Finally, bar manager Alex (Justin Long) cynically gives advice to Gigi about men, real estate salesman Conor (Kevin Connolly) pines for Anna and newspaper ad-lady Mary (Drew Barrymore) is trying to make a love connection for herself, too. Will these fine folks get their "hearts desires" when it comes to amour? This is a fine, fine romantic comedy with an edge often missing from the standard fare. Yes, the characters in this film are searching for happily ever after but learn that reality may fall a bit short, sometimes. The ensemble cast is truly wonderful, with all of the actors giving nice turns as the romance seekers. But, then, they all have great lines to deliver, as the script is loaded with truth, laughs, and pathos. One surprise is that the Baltimore setting is absolutely lovely, especially the fine old apartment buildings where the characters dwell and the beautiful coast. Seeing these venues might tempt someone to book their next mini-vacation in this fine old town. However, the costumes are a mixed-bag, with Johannsen appearing gorgeous beyond measure and Goodwin looking fine, too, but J. Connelly sporting clothes that stifle her great beauty. On the other hand, the film's snappy direction and fine production values are assets. The bottom line is that while the film will please romcom enthusiasts it will also entertain those who usually attend movies of this genre with reluctance. Most filmgoers will get "into" this one and take home that feelgood spirit.

There's a real mix bag here. And a cast list that just keeps turning up big names.

The good points - the Jennifer Aniston/Ben Affleck storyline is my favourite. It's the one with the most humanity and realness to it. Scarlett Johansson is absolutely stunning in this - in a cast of very pretty women. Her story was also a good one.

The bad points - the main storyline is weird, creepy and OTT.

It's a nice enough rom-com with enough positives to outweigh the negatives. And the cast is just insane.


7.5/10

Scene breaking the mirror and then cleaning it, that’s what I imagine at this age😂

Nice acting, well directed. An excellent time-pass.