He's just not that into you

Tonight Julie and I went to see He’s Just Not That into You, which easily could have passed as Love Actually 2. The romantic comedy features the love stories of four couples who discover that love doesn’t always look like the fairytale we ladies daydream about. Instead love is fostered when people rely on themselves for fulfillment, then find happiness in sharing their lives with those they adore.

I was a fan of Ginnifer Goodwin, who I recognized from the beloved chick flick Mona Lisa Smile. She played a similar character who gets worked over by guys, recognizes what’s happening, stands up for herself, and finds love. Something about her charm makes watching this unfold quite endearing.

I couldn’t help but feel sorry for Jennifer Anniston. Americans love to watch her play the broken female. I think we have an easier time connecting with a stunning woman who’s on the rebound. She plays this familiar role rather well, but I’m wondering when someone will cast her in a role where she spends more than five minutes of the movie with confidence.

Some night when I’m with the girls, it’s likely I’ll watch it again. (Never a movie to subject a guy to. I felt sorry for the guys in the theater who must have been chained to their chairs.) The movie delivered on laughs, cheesy heart-warming moments, and the insight that it’s healthy to accept that not all guys are in love with you. If they’re not, they aren’t made to be with you anyway.