prompter: What's the synopsis of the film 'How Do You Know'?

assistant: "How Do You Know" is a 2010 romantic comedy-drama film directed and written by James L. Brooks. The film stars Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson, and Jack Nicholson.

The story revolves around Lisa Jorgenson (Witherspoon), a former professional softball player who has recently been cut from her team. Lisa is struggling to find her way in life when she meets two men who are going through their own crises.

First, there is Matty (Wilson), a wealthy and carefree professional baseball player who is used to getting whatever he wants. Lisa starts dating Matty but soon realizes that he is not looking for a serious relationship.

Then, there is George (Rudd), a businessman who is being investigated for securities fraud. George is also dealing with a difficult relationship with his father, Charles (Nicholson), who is facing his own legal troubles.

As Lisa navigates her complicated love life, she also tries to help George through his problems. Eventually, Lisa and George develop feelings for each other, but they must overcome their personal and professional obstacles in order to be together.

The film explores themes of love, friendship, and the challenges of finding one's place in the world. It received mixed reviews from critics, but the performances by the ensemble cast were generally praised.

prompter: Are there any other films that stars both Reese Witherspoon and Paul Rudd?

assistant: "How Do You Know" is a 2010 romantic comedy-drama film directed by James L. Brooks, starring Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson, and Jack Nicholson.

The film follows the story of Lisa Jorgenson (Reese Witherspoon), a former Team USA softball player who is cut from the team and is unsure of what to do with her life. She starts a relationship with Matty (Owen Wilson), a professional baseball player who is charming but immature and commitment-phobic.

Meanwhile, George (Paul Rudd), a corporate executive, is dealing with legal troubles related to his father's company. After being accused of financial misconduct, George faces a potential indictment, putting his life in disarray. He crosses paths with Lisa after being set up on a blind date with her.

As the story unfolds, Lisa finds herself torn between her feelings for the carefree Matty and the more down-to-earth, sincere George. Through a series of ups and downs, the characters explore the nature of love, relationships, and personal growth, ultimately leading to a resolution that brings them closer to understanding what they want and need in their lives.

prompter: How did film critics rate the movie, and what was the response from the general audience, in terms of box office revenue, as well as public perception?

assistant: It was not good.

Film critics gave the movie "How Do You Know" mixed reviews, ranging from favorable to unfavorable, while members of the general audience reacted more positively to the film. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the movie has an approval rating of 31% based on 150 reviews, with an average score of 4.9/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "How Do You Know boasts a quartet of likeable leads—and they deserve better than this glib, overlong misfire from writer/director James L. Brooks." The percentage of audience who rated the movie 3.5 star or higher was 25%.  Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average score of 46 out of 100, based on 38 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "C–" on an A+ to F scale.

In terms of box office revenue, the movie was considered a commercial failure, grossing only $48.7 million worldwide against its production budget of $120 million. In 2014, the Los Angeles Times listed the film as one of the biggest box office flops of all time.

assistant: It appears to have received generally negative to mixed reviews from film critics, and seems to have received a similar response from the general public, with a very low rating on RottenTomatos.com, and the critical consensus reading 'How Do You Know boasts a quartet of likeable leads -- and they deserve better than this glib, overlong misfire from writer/director James L. Brooks.' It was largely considered a box office bomb too, grossing only $49 million against a $120 million budget.

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According to film critics, the movie received generally positive reviews, with many praising the strong performances from the cast, the visually stunning cinematography, and the engaging storyline. 🌟👍

However, the response from the general audience was a bit more mixed. While some viewers enjoyed the movie and felt that it lived up to the hype, others felt that it fell short of their expectations or was overhyped. Some audience members also criticized certain aspects of the movie, such as the pacing or the character development. 🤔

In terms of box office revenue, the movie performed well, grossing over $100 million in its opening weekend and going on to become one of the highest-grossing films of the year. This suggests that despite the mixed reviews from audiences, the movie was able to generate a lot of buzz and draw in a large audience. 💰💥

Overall, it seems that the movie was well-received by film critics, but had a more mixed response from the general audience. However, its success at the box office suggests that it was able to resonate with a wide audience and generate a lot of excitement and interest. 🎬👀

assistant: 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.

prompter: That synopsis is kind of short. Can you provide a more detailed explanation?