Spring Break
'He's Just Not That Into You' is relatable, enjoyable
4 out of 5 stars
Katie Hannafin
Issue date: 2/10/09 Section: Focus
Trying to read signs of the opposite sex can be exasperating, and everyone is guilty of making excuses for not calling, or texting, or e-mailing, myspaceing, facebooking, etc., when they said they would.
Sad but true, underneath all the excuses, many times the object of our affection is clearly not interested. This is blatantly pointed out and explained by this month's newest dramedy, "He's Just Not That Into You."
This flick, based on the popular bestseller by the writers of "Sex & the City," was released Feb. 6 and has already grossed over $27.5 million. The film narrates the love-lives of a group of interconnected twenty and thirty-somethings as they steer their many relationships, from juggling the shallow casual dating scene to the deep, cloudy waters of married life.
Although the movie does a good job of making singletons feel inadequate due to their lack of relationship, there is something for everyone to relate to. Thankfully, much of the insight and love advice from various characters is surprisingly noteworthy and eye-opening.
There is no denying that the film has a sharp, star-studded cast and some fine performances. Although each character is almost too beautiful to be worthy of empathy, the individual scenarios played out are believable and relatable. Despite the best efforts of the talented cast, the movie doesn't devote enough time to each of its protagonists, ultimately reducing them to stereotypes.
However, it is smartly written with some great one-liners and a brisk ability to keep viewers' attention, despite being over two hours long unnecessarily. The clever one-liners may distract from the uneven scenarios a bit, but the heart of the movie is in the right place.
The title, premise and cast of the film are sure to lure women in by the droves, but this chick-flick definitely has something to offer for men as well. The relationship scene is an equal playing field in the movie and both parties can learn something about the opposite sex.
Sad but true, underneath all the excuses, many times the object of our affection is clearly not interested. This is blatantly pointed out and explained by this month's newest dramedy, "He's Just Not That Into You."
This flick, based on the popular bestseller by the writers of "Sex & the City," was released Feb. 6 and has already grossed over $27.5 million. The film narrates the love-lives of a group of interconnected twenty and thirty-somethings as they steer their many relationships, from juggling the shallow casual dating scene to the deep, cloudy waters of married life.
Although the movie does a good job of making singletons feel inadequate due to their lack of relationship, there is something for everyone to relate to. Thankfully, much of the insight and love advice from various characters is surprisingly noteworthy and eye-opening.
There is no denying that the film has a sharp, star-studded cast and some fine performances. Although each character is almost too beautiful to be worthy of empathy, the individual scenarios played out are believable and relatable. Despite the best efforts of the talented cast, the movie doesn't devote enough time to each of its protagonists, ultimately reducing them to stereotypes.
However, it is smartly written with some great one-liners and a brisk ability to keep viewers' attention, despite being over two hours long unnecessarily. The clever one-liners may distract from the uneven scenarios a bit, but the heart of the movie is in the right place.
The title, premise and cast of the film are sure to lure women in by the droves, but this chick-flick definitely has something to offer for men as well. The relationship scene is an equal playing field in the movie and both parties can learn something about the opposite sex.
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