He’s Just Not That Into You (pictured, at left) led the weekend box office with $27.5 million, but only because it was a really good movie.  Sample reviews:

Yes, that’s an impressive collection of actors. And yes, it’s deflating to watch them wandering in and out of half-written scenes with no discernible direction. [NYDailyNews]

Ever noticed how many self-help books are limited to the insight expressed in their titles? You look at the cover, you know everything inside. The rest is just writing. I asked Amazon to “surprise me” with a page from inside the best-seller He’s Just Not That Into You, and it jumped me to page 17, where I read: “My belief is that if you have to be the aggressor, if you have to pursue, if you have to do the asking out, nine times out of 10, he’s just not that into you.”  I have tried, but I cannot imagine what was covered in the previous 16 pages of that book. I am reminded of the book review once written by Ambrose Bierce: “The covers of this book are too far apart.” [Roger Ebert]

It’s a star-encrusted vending machine that dispenses nuggets of conventional wisdom in zesty flavors. [Wall Street Journal]

Elsewhere, Taken remained a strong number two and Pink Panther 2 and Push both underperformed at numbers four and six.  All in all, not quite the harbinger of the apocalypse it could’ve been, when you consider that the number one movie this time last year was Fool’s Gold.
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It’s not that she doesn’t like them, she just disdains their child-like misinterpretation of the work of Kant.

Opening this weekend:
Push
Hmmm, a hip fraternity of attractive young mutants on the run from the government?  Where have I seen this before?  Oh right, everywhere.  The bad news is that this will bomb.  The good news is that Chris Evans may finally fire his agent.

Coraline
Hooray, something that might be worth seeing!  Though beware, it’s 3-D and involves people sewing buttons on their eyes.  Stone responsibly.

He’s Just Not That Into You
Planning on seeing this this weekend?  Congratulations, you’re a yuppie.

Pink Panther 2
Look, I love Steve Martin but I didn’t see a single f-cking panther in that entire trailer.  No panthers = not interested. As always.

Chocolate
“A special needs girl with a need to kick some ass.”  Nuff said.

Fanboys
Finally! I’ve been waiting two years to not see this!  Oh and hey, there’s a Harry Knowles character in there.  You know, I’ve always said that what that guy needs is a greater sense of his own importance.

A FilmDrunk reader recently snapped these spy pics of Drew Barrymore on the set of He’s Just Not That Into You.  Omg, doesn’t her hair look great!

[Thanks to Jacktion! for the tip]

In an effort to convince guys that He’s Just Not That Into You isn’t that same boring chick flick, they’ve released this video (after the jump) in which Justin Long, Brad Cooper, and Kevin Connelly count down the Top 10 Chick Flick Clichés that aren’t in He’s Just Not that Into You.  Here they are so you don’t have to watch it (and yes, I realize there are more than 10).

No makeover montages
No singing into random objects
No quirky best friend
No sardonic best friend
No sassy best friend
No one-night-stand followed by finding out they actually slept with their boss
No one slides down a wall while crying
No one laughs and cries at the same time
No elderly folks who say inappropriate things
Nobody chases anyone to stop them from doing something
No heads falling into the frame and landing on pillows
No winning over a woman by telling her all the little things he likes about her
No falling in love montage

Honestly, all I got out of watching this is that Kevin Connelly is still the least likable actor in Hollywood.  What is it about him?  He’s like the annoying little brother I never had.  I just wanna punch his little kidneys until he pees blood.

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Well folks, hope you had a good Thanksgiving.  As for me, I’ve taken nearly five shits since dinner yesterday.  And speaking of massive turds, here’s the trailer for He’s Just Not That Into You.  Okay okay, maybe it won’t be that bad, I just have a hard time seeing past Drew Barrymore and her stupid speech impediment.  On a related note, I think “Drew Burymore” would be a good name for someone in a goth band.