4/5 If you loved this movie, you will want to own it!
  by A guy in Atlanta who likes to shop Amazon (Atlanta, GA)
Fun movie to just enjoy over and over again without having to THINK alot. Sometimes you just need a fun movie on those rainy days/nights or just when you need a break. Great casting and fun storyline.

5/5 Awesome
  by R. Temple (201, NJ)
Love this movie. Has a lot of well-known actors which I love and ha s a really good point!

4/5 A refreshingly honest look into dating, relationships, and what people really mean by "I'll call you"
  by Brandon Cozart (Charlotte, NC USA)
Dating is, perhaps, the oldest game there is. We all play it at some point, devoting countless hours and resources to it, only to fail a majority of the time. We enlist the help of others--friends, books, websites, seminars, etc.--but even with such help we still end up utterly lost. There doesn't seem to be a fixed set of rules, and when we think we've found a set, countless exceptions pop up and throw said "rules" out the window. Aiding and abetting our frustrated attempts are well-meaning friends who encourage us through assurances of our likeability, our attractiveness, the other person's stupidity, etc. So why do we continue to play this game? We play in hopes of finding that ever-elusive thing called love.

It is into this eternal fracas that the filmmakers of He's Just Not That Into You cast their audience. This is the story of nine intertwining lives, each person's tale adding another layer to the complexity of relationships that we all encounter day to day. This film boasts an all-star cast and, for the most part, does not disappoint. It is charming, funny, dramatic, shocking, and incredibly honest. A rare find in a "romantic comedy" genre so often riddled with puerile vapidity.

Though a story of nine lives, the central story guiding the film is that of Gigi (Ginnifer Goodwin), a hopeless romantic who spends much of her time pining by a phone hoping her latest date will call. As tends to happen in such circumstances, Gigi is patronized and coddled by her girlfriends who attempt to assuage her fears of being rejected and alone. Then Gigi meets Alex (Justin Long), a straight-shooting bar manager who opens Gigi's eyes to the difference between what men tell her and what they really mean. This includes the shocking reality that sometimes guys just aren't into the girls they go on dates with. There's nothing necessarily wrong with this as everyone can't be "the One," it's just a fact that needs to be accepted and dealt with.

The rest of the film deals primarily with stereotypes: the obsessive compulsive wife, the pompous jackass who finds it hard to believe that marriage means he can only sleep with one person for the rest of his life, the sultry libertine who lures him away, the guy who "doesn't believe in marriage," the woman who's been with him for nearly a decade hoping he'll change his mind, and of course those who are looking for love in all the wrong places/faces/online profiles. But even though these characters are stereotypes, they are believable and done very well. All of us know people exactly like the ones portrayed on screen and so we are able to connect with, and probably even empathize, with what is transpiring before our eyes.

All in all, this film is quite enjoyable and I appreciate the honest way in which relationships are portrayed by the filmmakers. It's refreshing to see a "chick flick" which actually has some basis in reality and does not fit the typical "girl meets guy, they fall in love, fight and break up, get back together, and live happily ever after" formula that typifies the genre. Inevitably, some will not like what they see on screen and will claim it's too harsh on certain types of people. My only response to that would be: the truth sometimes hurts.

Video/Audio
The Blu-ray disc is presented in full 1080p in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio. The picture is excellent and really brings out the vibrant colors used throughout the film. The audio is Dolby TrueHD 5.1 and is very crisp. This is mostly a talking movie, so it's hard to really evaluate the sound, but I had absolutely no complaints about the quality.

Special Features
There are a number of special features included on the Blu-ray disc. These include deleted scenes with commentary by the director, a featurette on translating the book into the film, and an interesting look into how film directors stage such seemingly extemporaneous scenes as phone calls. The most interesting special feature for me personally are six mini-interviews with the characters of the film showing how their lives have changed since the conclusion of the film. Very interesting way to continue the story and brings a further sense of realness to the lives of the characters.


5/5 Definitely give this one a shot
  by barry (Boston, MA United States)
I love this film. I saw it first as a rental and immediately purchased it. I have viewed it an additional 3 times since. Peope try to label this film but that is something you can't do. It is a film that while following the lives of many people educates the viewer on why guys do what they do when dating. Many say this is definitely not a date movie. I totally disagree. Unless you have tried some of the antics in the film on the date you are with you will share many laughs at what people go through when dating.

The first thing I did find I had to adjust to was not only all the characters lives intersecting in some way but also the fact that every character was a big name star. After getting over that and then seeing the characters for who they were it was smooth sailing. I thought the film did an amazing job of making six separate storylines intertwine and be believable, not forced or over the top. The main story that all flows from is the storyline between Ginnifer Goodwin and Justin Long. They both shine and keep the film anchored. I also found the storyline between Jennifer Aniston and Ben Affleck very touching. It was a very real situation that many couples face. Jennifer Aniston brought an amazing depth to her role and made me scream for her to finally get the ideal role that would show all her potential.

Viewers will have their favorite storylines and favorite characters based on which stars they like and also which situations they may have faced in their own lives. I thought each actor was given great moments to shine both dramatically and comicly. Jennifer Connelly is a hoot with her obsession over cigarettes and Drew Barrymore is charming. Bottom line for me, this film is a very witty intelligent story that educates on dating in the current age. The writing and direction is superb and provides the actors firm ground to soar. This movie made me laugh. This movie made me tear up as well and I am a 46 year old guy. Could this be a date movie? You bet.

And the blu ray version is a feast for the eyes. The 1080p high def picture is so crystal clear and vibrant. Colors are crisp and flesh tones perfection. There is no grain and the picture is just as detailed in the day and night scenes. As for the audio, this is a dialogue driven film and the audio presentation works perfectly.

This movie is a treat. It is so nice to see an intelligent comedy for a change and you will love seeing your favorite stars have a ball with the script. You will also discover some new favorite stars. For me I had no idea who Bradley Cooper was. I was thinking this guy was great with nice comedic timing and then he is suddenly out there with THE HANGOVER and becoming a true star. He does great work here too.

I highly recommend this film. If you are a player then you engage in these realistic antics and the film will bug you. But for everyone else it is a feel good film that will touch your heart.

5/5 Amazing romance comedy
  by Robert D. Berg (Seattle, WA)
This is a fantastic movie. It reminded me a lot of Love Actually which was really well done. The story between Justin Long and Ginnifer Goodwin was the best. They have some great chemistry and their story is awesome. The others were entertaining too, but took back seat in my opinion. The story between Aniston and Affleck was the worst part of the movie, and did little for me. Still very great movie.