Inspired by the best-selling self-help book from
Sex and the City writers Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU follows the romantic ups and downs of several interconnected Baltimore characters. Taking center stage is loveable "girl next door" Gigi (
Ginnifer Goodwin), who just wants to find the man of her dreams. But, sadly, she can't read guys' signals. After a ho-hum date with Conor (
Kevin Connolly), it takes Conor's buddy, Alex (
Justin Long), to set her straight, delivering the film's titular message: If a guy wants to spend time with you, he'll "make it happen." Otherwise, forget it. Meanwhile, Conor's in love with singer/yoga instructor Anna (
Scarlett Johansson), who's hooked on Ben (
Bradley Cooper), who happens to be married to Gigi's colleague, the high-strung Janine (
Jennifer Connelly). Their office friend, Beth (
Jennifer Aniston), is having relationship issues, too; her longtime boyfriend, Neil (
Ben Affleck), loves her to pieces but just won't marry her. Rounding out the ensemble is Anna's pal, Mary (
Drew Barrymore), who spends more time with her gay co-workers than with dates and who's befuddled by "advances" in technology -- texting, MySpace, email, voicemail -- that allow everyone to be in touch but seem to hinder actual connections.