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Just Not That Into You is an adult dating comedy with an all-star ensemble cast and a decent situational script. Directed by renowned Dunston Checks In helmer Ken Kwapis, the film is a pure "chick-lit" fluffy view of the world - where apparently everyone is beatiful, rich and owns a boat. Starring the likable Ginnifer Goodwin (Big Love) the movie generally follows her character's trials and travails through the Baltimore dating scene - with the help of the knowledgeable (and also very likable) Justin Long. Click below for more HJNTIY:Ginnifer and Justin's discussions are generally funny and interesting, but their story arc is evident from the first time they speak. Along for the ride are Jennifer Aniston and Ben Affleck as the couple where the guy doesn't want to get married, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Connelly as the long married couple ripe for a breakup, Scarlett Johanson as the breaker upper, and Kevin Connolly as the hanger on tyring for Scarjo. None of these vignettes was very interesting or funny, although there are some decent moments throughout each of them. Cooper, Goodwin and Long stood out for their appeal and performances. It is great to see Affleck back on screen - his persona and manner are fun to watch.
All in all, not a horrible girl movie, and considering the trailer I saw before the movie for the new Mconaughey vehicled titled, wait for it, The Ghost of Girlfriends Past, this is probably the Citizen Kane of that genre(seriously, watch that trailer. That one may call for a DLP summit).
Cast looks good, but the title's terrible. I mean HJNTIY, not Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, which looks atrocious in every conceivable way.
ReplyDeleteI have to raise this to a B+. I've watched it about 5 times on HBO and I love it every time.
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