Looks like the second title didn’t stick. James L. Brooks’ romantic dramedy, “How Do You Know?” was almost retitled, “Everything You’ve Got” earlier this year, but as evinced by the new trailer below, Brooks stuck to his original instincts.
The sports-centric rom-com centers on a love triangle between a white collar executive (Paul Rudd) and a professional baseball player (Owen Wilson) who are both vying for the affections of a woman (Reese Witherspoon) who comes from a sports-loving family and is just recovering from a major break-up. Jack Nicholson plays Rudd’s father figure in a role that was originally offered to Bill Murray who turned it down (by simply not returning anyone’s phone calls after showing signs of interest initially).
It looks and sounds like a pretty warm and fuzzy, feel-good dramedy, but that’s probably what one would expect from the guy who directed “As Good As It Gets.” The film is scheduled to hit theaters on December 17 and we’re not counting it out just because the trailer is a little cornball. Brooks’ humanistic films have wavered closer to mawkish tendencies of late (and “As Good As It Gets” is not our favorite Brooks film by a long shot), but it’s still a good cast and it will be nice to see Paul Rudd in what looks to be a slightly less goofy context. Laughs, tears and some soup-for-the-soul wisdom is generally what Brooks’ films provide these days. Let’s just hope it’s not too sentimental, though yes, by the trailer you’re forgiven if you’ve already written it off. “Marley & Me 2”? Let’s hope not.
Btw, the cornball song that’s responsible for making this trailer as bad as it can be is Brendan James’ “The Lucky Ones.“
…at least it looks better than Spanglish
I remember this movie filming in Philadelphia last summer (2009). Why is it taking so long to release this sappy film?
shit.
I think "Spanglish" was underrated. That said, this trailer is kind of a mess. It looks like they took all the "funny moments" out of what looks like a much darker movie. It'll be interesting to see how this one turns out.
That was incredibly painful.
When you say "funny moments" you're being sarcastic aren't you?
This movie will flop — bigtime.
Yeah, this looks awful. And two minutes and fifty seconds is way too much for a trailer.
this looks utterly putrid. what world does brooks live in? oh that's right, a pampered and priveliged one. spanglish was an assault on human decency and this looks no better.
also, how do you know if your movie title is ridiculous and forgettable?
what is the song that plays at the end of the trailor?!?!
does anyone know the song towards the end of the trailer? Thanks.
The second song is called "What's Under The House," by Goldspot. I really dig this band. On their website they're giving away the song for free. To get it, paste this in your browsers: http://t.opsp.in/K8yt
I googled that song, and I think it's by a guy named Brendan James! I am now a big fan, his lyrics are amazing – http://www.brendanjames.com
Pete Townsend-Let my love open the door to your heart
the song at the end of the trailer is the lucky ones by brenden james