Movie Review: He's Just Not That Into You...3 Stars

Ken Kwapis’ “He’s Just Not That Into You” is a fragmented series of vignettes about the faulty reassurances that women make up to comfort themselves. There are several storylines with different couples that are all interconnected in a web of romance and relationships.

Gigi, Ginnifer Goodwin, is a woman who cannot seem to find love and desperately asks an acquaintance named Alex to explain why she is blown off time after time. He explains that these men are just not that into her. As Gigi’s friend Janine struggles with her marriage, Beth’s seven-year relationship falls apart after she insists on marriage. All the while, the male cast fluctuates between egocentrism and sensitivity.

Gigi’s plight of finding a man, and all the scrapes she finds herself in are uproariously funny. Beth’s sad predicament of becoming a single woman after a long-term relationship has the ring of truth for all women. There’s also a hilarious scene with two African American women describing how men make a breakup seem like the woman’s idea, even though it’s not.

Although the format of the film is innovative, there were some scenes that left the audience wondering when it was going to end. The make-out scene between Scarlett Johansson’s character and the husband of Janine develops in an incredibly awkward way. Even though it captures the passion of the moment, it was not well acted or choreographed.

In the end, “He’s Just Not That Into You” is an affectionate, adventurous film with plenty of aphorisms and pieces of wisdom to offer. The loaded cast makes for a slightly whimsical format, which can detract from the main plot, but is highly entertaining. Gigi’s character is warm and charismatic and captures the essence of the fight to find the one man who is into her.

Color Story: Come and Relax at Kneaders!

A variety of smells and noises assault the senses upon entering the restaurant. Throwback oldies music lends the air an eclectic feel, and the murmurs of groups provide a background that lends an environment of ease. The aroma of good food and sugary pastries is part of the comfortable surroundings.
Kneaders Bakery has always had a reputation for a great menu and excellent baked goods. They are known especially for their French toast and strawberry pies. Most of all, Kneaders is known for how they treat their customers.
Shalise Knight, one of Kneaders’ customers, enjoyed their customer service. She did not even need to ask for a sample of the soup she decided to order, it was simply offered to her. She also liked the atmosphere and people at Kneaders.
“The type of people here are down-to-earth, classy people,” Knight said.
Kneaders’ laid-back atmosphere is enhanced by the hodge-podge arrangement of chairs and tables, giving it an almost homey feel. The structure of the restaurant is café style, where orders are made at the cash register, rather than with a waiter or waitress. In the middle of the small restaurant is a shelf packed with baked goods and crafty signs that mothers like to hang above the fireplace.
Kneaders was originally created in the image of European bakeries, with the intent of becoming part of the community. Perhaps this is what lends the restaurant its artsy vibe and homey feel.
Because customers feel more at home, conversations range through a variety of subjects, including that of college sociology. And the intimate setting leads to many couples in corners whispering contentedly to each other. One such couple remarked on the cuisine, saying that anything on the menu is excellent. Judging from the amount of people crowding the small restaurant, they were right.
According to the Kneaders motto, “We offer you that same old world atmosphere of freshness and comfort that is so difficult to find in our fast paced world and look forward to making you an honored guest of the Kneaders Bakery Family.”
So come on in.