He's Just Not That Into You, based on the self-help book of the same name, concerns a group of young Baltimore professionals doing their best to traverse the pitfalls of marriage, dating, and the quest to meet the right person. Although the film follows a number of these stories, it is Gigi, played by Ginnifer Goodwin, who provides the focal point of the film. She is the ever optimistic, and somewhat overbearing 30 something who sincerely believes that the guy who she just spent the evening with, and who showed no interest in her, can't wait to call her back. This film will likely remind some of a PG-13 version of Sex in the City, and actually the title of the self help book on which it is based comes from a line of dialogue from the original TV show. The film contains the usual cliched characters that are usually found in these types of relationship films, including the marriage hungry female played by Jennifer Aniston and the philandering male played by Bradley Cooper. His philandering is explained in part by the fact that he no longer is having sex with his wife, played by Jennifer Connelly. Needless to say this required a major suspension of disbelief on my part. In spite of all this, the film is basically populated with likable characters, and both humorous and serious situations, and also comments on how technology can sometimes get in the way of real human interaction. Basically it's a mildly enjoyable piece of fluff, and the type of film that many would describe as "cute". It was cute enough for me.
Rating - Light 3
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I liked it also. I wanted something light and was pleasantly surprised that is was not total fluff. I never tire of looking at pretty people, nice apts. bars and coffee shops. The tech jokes were right on the mark as I am on my bb, pc, writing a note, using postits and have a message on my answering machine. I just left Facebook. Most of the actors were charming.
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