How Do You Know
How Do You Know

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How Do You Know

2010
Movie
121 min
English

After being cut from the USA softball team and feeling a bit past her prime, Lisa finds herself evaluating her life and in the middle of a love triangle, as a corporate guy in crisis competes with her current, baseball-playing beau.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users52%
Director: James L. BrooksGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Seeking a new direction in life after being cut from the U.S. Women's National Softball Team, Lisa Jorgenson finds herself in a love triangle. She is dating Matty, a charming but self-absorbed baseball pitcher, while also developing feelings for George, a recently indicted businessman who is seeking a fresh start himself. Lisa navigates her romantic entanglements and career uncertainty, all while trying to figure out what she truly wants in life.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'How Do You Know' was met with a largely lukewarm reception. Reviewers found the film's premise to be somewhat uneven, with praise often directed at the performances of its talented cast, particularly Paul Rudd. However, many critics felt the screenplay lacked the sharp wit and emotional depth characteristic of James L. Brooks' previous works, leading to a muddled narrative and a disappointing romantic comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a strong cast, the film suffers from a weak script and an unfocused plot.

  • The romantic dynamics are unconvincing and lack genuine chemistry.

  • While individual performances shine, they can't salvage the overall narrative issues.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while the cast is likeable, the film's story is considered confusing and unfocused, leading to a generally underwhelming viewing experience. Many felt it didn't live up to the talent involved.

Fun Fact

During filming, Reese Witherspoon was reportedly learning to play softball for the role and had to deal with a minor injury to her shoulder.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Boring watch, won't watch again, and can't recommend. Paul Rudd (especially) and Jack Nicholson are actors I would use as a barometer for movie quality, and even Reese Witherspoon (even though I'm not a big fan) usually is in quality mov...