Slight Delay

Warner Bros. recently decided to bump Ken Kwapis's He Just Not That Into You, a thirtysomething relationship drama produced by New Line, from 8.1.08 to 10.24.08. This is not that big of a deal. Tremors are not shaking the china.

Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Connelly, Kevin Connolly,Bradley Cooper and Justin Long costar. Set in Baltimore, overlapping storylines, all the lonely people. Probably not a masterpiece but there's something very alluring about that title (which is based on a book by Greg Behrendt). Other costars are Ginnifer Goodwin, Wilson Cruz and Brooke Bloom.

An IMDB poster who claims to have seen it says the following: (a) Scarlett plays her usual sexpot/seductress role; (b) Jennifer Aniston plays a woman who wants to get married; (c) Jennifer Connelly is a newlywed and control freak (and has a couple funny scenes); (d) Ginnifer Goodwin plays the hapless single girl looking for love; (e) Drew Barrymore is a single girl looking for love online; and (f) Justin Long plays the love guru giving advice.

Alleged factoids: (a) Scarlett sings in this movie and not that badly!; (b) No there is no nudity; (c) All the Jennifers and Ginnifer appear in scenes together; (d) Scarlett and the other Jennifers and Ginnifer do not have any scenes together; (e) Behrendt has a cameo; (f) Drew and Justin do not have any scenes together; (f) They don't use the phrase 'he's just not that into you' in the film.

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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on April 23, 2008 at 1:37 PM

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VedaPierce Author Profile Page says ...

Flop.

Alone, these women draw about 3 people to a movie theater. Together, they could pull in 10.

Posted by VedaPierce Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 2:22 PM

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cinefan Author Profile Page says ...

So, the film stars Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Connelly and Drew Barrymore and there's no nudity? Yep, I'm definitely waiting until it comes out on DVD.

Posted by cinefan Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 2:44 PM

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rr3333 Author Profile Page says ...

When are studios going to stop hiring Jennifer Aniston? She's proved time and time again that she cant open a theatrical film (and she's a very minor talent to boot).

She's also pushing 40 which was the end for Meg Ryan's career (if one can find a correlation ... besides Meg's lip job).

A tv actress thru and thru. She doesnt need the cash so she wont do another tv show.

Posted by rr3333 Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 2:45 PM

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JBF Author Profile Page says ...

Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Connelly = actors desperate for a hit. I cant see this working to be honest.

Posted by JBF Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 2:46 PM

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JBF Author Profile Page says ...

When are studios going to stop hiring Jennifer Aniston? She's proved time and time again that she cant open a theatrical film (and she's a very minor talent to boot).
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To be honest she only has a very small role, so I wont be putting this flop on her list. Her next film Management, however looks like a pile of crap.

Posted by JBF Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 2:48 PM

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jbf81 Author Profile Page says ...

LOL, you do know that Ken Kwapis directed this film, the same guy from License to Wed with Robin Williams. How do you hire somebody after that crap.

Posted by jbf81 Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 2:51 PM

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moviemaniac2002 Author Profile Page says ...

Totally agree on Aniston. Her charms are only
visible to studio execs who keep putting her
in feature films.
Her career trajectory kind of reminds me
of Penelope Ann Miller and Monica Potter
-babes-du-jour for about a year and a half before
being farmed out to direct-to-video and then finally total obscurity.

Posted by moviemaniac2002 Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 3:00 PM

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bmcintire Author Profile Page says ...

THE BREAK-UP (2006)
Opening Weekend
$39,172,785 (USA)
Gross
$118,683,135 (USA)

Posted by bmcintire Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 3:08 PM

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MikeSchaeferSF Author Profile Page says ...

Behrendt based his book on an episode of Sex & The City that he co-wrote. He also parlayed the book's success into a flop TV talk show. So now we have a movie based on a book based on a sitcom episode/slash failed talk show. Genius!

Posted by MikeSchaeferSF Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 3:12 PM

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Monument Author Profile Page says ...

What the hell kind of name is Ginnifer? That just reeks of junior high affectation, either that or she has alcoholic parents.

Posted by Monument Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 3:15 PM

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jbf81 Author Profile Page says ...

Well bmcintire, The Break Up was ONE film with a strong male actor, after she left Friends in 2004 she has been pushed in our throat by media and Hollywood publicist as the next big thing.
Rachel Mcadams has a much better record than Aniston

Posted by jbf81 Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 3:25 PM

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bmcintire Author Profile Page says ...

The media push happened long before FRIENDS ended. I'm not necessarily a fan of hers, but THE BREAK-UP was her last film, which leaves her on an upward trajectory. RUMOR HAS IT was her only true flop post Friends-era (which even though it opened to a measly $7M, managed to do six times that number before closing) and even that had to be shared with a strong male actor - Kevin Costner.
And please find a correlary to the two titles below in Penelope Anne Miller's or Monica Potter's career trajectories:

ALONG CAME POLLY (2004)
Opening Weekend
$32,450,825 (USA)
Gross
$87,856,565 (USA)

BRUCE ALMIGHTY (2003)
Opening Weekend
$85,734,045 (USA)
Gross
$242,589,580 (USA) (19 October 2003)

Posted by bmcintire Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 3:52 PM

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bmcintire Author Profile Page says ...

Aside from the Anniston factor, HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU feels like it is coming about a year and a half too late. Berendt already wore out the welcome with his stand-up and book on the subject on pretty much every morning television show and FM station in the country quite awhile ago.

Posted by bmcintire Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 3:58 PM

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jbf81 Author Profile Page says ...

Comon bmcintire, she no even had her face in the BRUCE ALMIGHTY posters, you know that it was a Carrey vehicle, whats next ? Tea Leoni carried Fun with Dick and Jane? She is not a draw. Also, I am sorry if its cruel, but she will be 40 next year, can you see her getting romantic roles in the next two or three years?

Posted by jbf81 Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 4:01 PM

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JBF Author Profile Page says ...

OH MY GOD, forget Aniston, why people still hires Scarlet Jonhansson???????? Talk about box office poison, did she had ANY hit in her career at all ?

Posted by JBF Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 4:04 PM

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D.Z. Author Profile Page says ...

moviemaniac: If it was just studio execs who supported her, she'd never be in "Office Space" or "The Good Girl".

juligen: The only thing Vince Vaughn before "The Break-Up" did was an R-rated comedy. Hardly rom-com material.

Posted by D.Z. Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 4:08 PM

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bmcintire Author Profile Page says ...

POLLY and BRUCE were included only to debunk the Miller/Potter syndrome.
And to be honest, I'd still hit it. Hard.

Posted by bmcintire Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 4:15 PM

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Jay T. Author Profile Page says ...

I don't think Ben Affleck is necessarily looking for a hit after the critical praise of Gone Baby Gone, but I agree about the others...

Posted by Jay T. Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 5:10 PM

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PoisonSkin Author Profile Page says ...

I don't think Ben would mind acting in something that people actually went to and maybe even liked.

Posted by PoisonSkin Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 5:46 PM

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JBF Author Profile Page says ...

I don't think Ben would mind acting in something that people actually went to and maybe even liked.
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LOL, I agree. He told himself that If Gone Baby Gone flopped he would be in a bad situation, I am not telling it wasnt a good experience, but a hit is always a good career moment.

Posted by JBF Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 5:54 PM

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Doug Author Profile Page says ...

Jennifer Aniston is a star. You can deny it all you want, but it's true.

Rachel McAdams was in four hits in a row, but then stopped working. Her next likely hit is "State of Play" which costars Russell Crowe and -- Ben Affleck.

Posted by Doug Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 6:05 PM

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FlMargolis Author Profile Page says ...

The commenter on IMDB who saw the screening also said:

"Both Jennifers are excellent in this movie."

Seems to me that somebody dropped the ball and this movie was just plain not ready for release in August. There's no trailer yet nor poster and no buzz. I can wait till October 'cause I think it'll be a good one.

Posted by FlMargolis Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 7:16 PM

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alero Author Profile Page says ...

Rachel McAdams has The Time Traveler's wife coming out in November. The book has a big following.

Posted by alero Author Profile Page at April 23, 2008 7:59 PM

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Terry McCarty Author Profile Page says ...

juligen wrote:
LOL, you do know that Ken Kwapis directed this film, the same guy from License to Wed with Robin Williams. How do you hire somebody after that crap.

But Kwapis has directed episodes of the American version of THE OFFICE--and I'm guessing he was hired for that reason.

Posted by Terry McCarty Author Profile Page at April 24, 2008 12:55 AM

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nola Author Profile Page says ...

Jen is not a movie star. TV star yes who gets a ton of mag covers. If Julia roberts and Sandy bullock who have had monster hits that they carried (no vince vaughn, no jim carrey) are finding it hard to find roles in their early 40s Jen can hang it up. She has no range.

Posted by nola Author Profile Page at April 24, 2008 1:16 AM

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luvneverends Author Profile Page says ...

OMG, she looks so hot. It seems that girl is dating online now. I saw her profile on millionaire&celeb dating site “RichMatchMaking DOT com” last week. It is said she is dating young billionaire on that site.

Posted by luvneverends Author Profile Page at April 24, 2008 2:08 AM

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D.Z. Author Profile Page says ...

Roberts pretty much plays herself in everything she does, even in Ocean's 11 and Erin Brokovich. And every time Bullock stars in something new, people forget she existed. Aniston can at least get away with doing an Office Space or Derailed and not have a bomb on her hands.

Posted by D.Z. Author Profile Page at April 24, 2008 3:02 PM

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