I’m going to defy a lot of the critics here and say that He’s Just Not That Into You is a really enjoyable and even “good” movie. Sure, there are some elements that we’ve seen before and some clichéd moments. But here’s the trade-off: the actors do a great job and are very well-cast. The movie features Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Connelly, Justin Long, Scarlett Johansson, and well, you get the point. And don’t miss Drew Barrymore‘s rant on cyber-dating and how she “is not charming via texting”.
The film is based on the bestseller from Sex and the City writers, and serves as a manual for interpreting relationship behaviors and dating protocols. We’re given the intersecting stories of twenty- and thirty-somethings living in Baltimore, all struggling to find love and make it work. The movie’s charm is that it doesn’t try too hard to be funny, yet succeeds in being smart, entertaining, and very recognizable. Is it a “chick flick”? Yeah, maybe, but that will probably depend somewhat on the viewer. So I’m just sayin’ that whether you’re a chick or not, maybe you should give this DVD, which kicks off the summer releases, a try. – [DVD]
Comedy/Drama/Romance
Rated PG-13
DVD Release Date: 6/2/09
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