He’s Just Not That Into You parents guide

He’s Just Not That Into You Parent Guide

Yet one thing is for certain -- the woman will come off victorious even if "He's Just Not That Into You".

Overall C-

Remember when you were a kid, and you used to ask your best friend to find out if the boy you had a crush on felt the same way about you? Well, it turns out a group of Baltimore twenty and thirty-somethings are still using such tactics to guide their relationship decisions. (No wonder so many of them are unhappy!) The ensemble cast of this movie includes Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, Ginnifer Goodwin, Ben Affleck, Kevin Connolly, Bradley Cooper, and Justin Long.

Release date February 6, 2009

Violence A
Sexual Content C-
Profanity D+
Substance Use C

Why is He’s Just Not That Into You rated PG-13? The MPAA rated He’s Just Not That Into You PG-13 for sexual content and brief strong language.

Run Time: 130 minutes

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Parent Movie Review

There simply are not enough daisies in the average field to handle all of the “he loves me, he loves me nots” in this movie about Baltimore Generation X and Y women who question why men can’t communicate what they are really thinking.

The huge cast in this film offers just about every relationship combo you can imagine. Neil (Ben Affleck) has been madly in love with his mate Beth (Jennifer Aniston) for seven years, but his disdain for marriage has his partner wondering if she really is in a committed relationship. Meanwhile his friend Ben (Bradley Cooper) has been married to his college sweetheart Janine (Jennifer Connelly) for a decade, but when he bumps into the hot blooded Anna (Scarlett Johansson) at the grocery store, he suddenly begins questioning his dedication.

Then there’s Gigi (Ginnifer Goodwin) who works with Janine and Beth. She’s so desperate for a man of her own that males run when she walks into a bar. Aside from turning to the office girls for advice, she taps into the experience of bartender Alex (Justin Long), who is happy to provide what she thinks is an objective opinion. Meanwhile poor Conor (Kevin Connolly) has been desperately trying to steal the sexy Anna’s affection, but she only seems to turn to him when nothing else is working out. Finally Mary (Drew Barrymore) sits in front of a computer in a different office creating advertisements, including one for a handsome real estate agent who she has only met through technology.

If it sounds like Sex and the City, you won’t be surprised to discover the script is based on a book written by two of that series’ writers. This tale (that feels as long as its title) embellishes the romantic miseries of each of its poor participants while intercutting the story with “chapter” openings that tag onto the title like, “He’s just not that into you if he’s sleeping with someone else,” or “he’s not marrying you.” If you’re thinking those two indicators seem like no-brainers, then there’s a good chance you won’t have the patience to sit through this.

Obviously a film dealing with mature sexual topics and situations won’t be appropriate for the whole family—although the production doesn’t dwell on gritty details as much as it could have. It does show a few instances of pre and post-sexual relations in bedrooms, on sofas and at the office (the last location being the most explicit), however no nudity is depicted. Language includes a single sexual expletive along with an assortment of other scatological and moderate profanities. There are also some crude sexual remarks and discussions from both heterosexual and homosexual characters.

During these 128 minutes you can expect a lot of near-miss meetings, passionate discoveries and painful separations, yet one thing is for certain—the woman will come off victorious even if he’s just not that into you.

Starring Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, Ginnifer Goodwin, Ben Affleck, Kevin Connolly.. Running time: 130 minutes. Theatrical release February 6, 2009. Updated

He’s Just Not That Into You
Rating & Content Info

Why is He’s Just Not That Into You rated PG-13? He’s Just Not That Into You is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for sexual content and brief strong language.

Relationships and sex are the two main components of this tangled story of love amongst nine people. Parents can expect some pre and post-sexual encounters depicting unmarried and married couples (including an adulterous relationship), along with a few crude terms and discussions about sex by hetero and homosexual characters. Other language includes a single sexual expletive, moderate and mild profanities, scatological slang and terms of Deity. Social drinking is depicted frequently, especially in pubs and bars.

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He’s Just Not That Into You Parents' Guide

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Home Video

The most recent home video release of He’s Just Not That Into You movie is June 2, 2009. Here are some details…

Release Date: 2 June 2009

Get into He's Just Not That Into You on either DVD or Blu-ray.

The DVD release of He's Just Not That Into You is presented in widescreen, with English audio tracks. Bonus materials include:

- Audio Commentary

-Deleted Scenes (with optional commentary by Director Ken Kwapis)

- Featurettes (Birthday Party / Walk Home, Anna Visits Her Mom, Annas Song, Gigis Date with Bill and Gay Pride Parade)

- DVD-ROM Features: Digital Copy Online

The 2-Disc, Blu-ray release of He's Just Not That Into You offers the movie in widescreen with English audio tracks, as well as:

- Behind the Scenes

- Additional Scenes

- Deleted Scenes: (with optional commentary by Director Ken Kwapis)

- Featurettes (Baltimore Blade: The Relationship Issue, Six Words that Make Up a Film, The Director Stages a Scene: Duet for Telephones, Birthday Party / Walk Home, Anna Visits Her Mom, Annas Song, Gigis Date with Bill and Gay Pride Parade)

- Interactive Features: BD Live

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