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Would You Fight with Another Man Over Reese Witherspoon?

By Dustin Rowles | Posted Under Trailers | Comments (36)

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Reese Witherspoon is signed on to a film right now — This Means War — about two spies (Tom Hardy and Chris Pine) who end up competing over her. The trailer for the movie below, How Do You Know?, is about a white-collar dude (Paul Rudd) and a professional baseball player (Owen Wilson) who … compete over Reese Witherspoon.

Is there something about Reese Witherspoon I’m not getting?

Anyway, the trailer is kind of corny, a little mawkish, and the teeniest bit compelling, mostly because of Paul Rudd and Jack Nicholson, who plays Rudd’s father in the James L. Brooks’ (As Good As It Gets) dramedy. We’ll hope that Brooks hasn’t fallen down the Rob Reiner sentimental rabbit hole, but the trailer doesn’t inspire a lot of hope. It’s being released on December 17th, so it’s either one of those holiday feel-good movies, or it’s competing for Oscar votes. My bet is on the former.

As always, with these Friday trailers, I like to guess which new movie they will be attached to. This one is a little too obvious. The Expendables, obviously.

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Comments

What, have you gone mad?

She doesn't make my five freebies, she never will, but hell yeah, I'd hit it and even take it to dinner.

Posted by: , at August 13, 2010 10:12 AM

There was absolutely nothing in that trailer that compels me to believe I won't murder someone. Also, you can't call somebody a professional baseball player if they play for the Nationals.

Posted by: admin at August 13, 2010 10:16 AM

Ohh. This is that fucking movie that they filmed in Philly last summer and closed down my neighborhood for an ENTIRE WEEK so they could park a few equipment trucks when they filmed nearby for like, one day. This fucking movie. Still salty about that.

Posted by: Stacey at August 13, 2010 10:20 AM

Domenick Lombardozzi though. Herc! That counts for something, right?

No?

Alright then.

At least Witherspoon doesn't look like she's using the Joker's chin anymore.

Posted by: The Other Agent Johnson at August 13, 2010 10:23 AM

Aww, I like it. Who Doesn't want to settle down with Paul Rudd? And Reese Witherspoon's looking good to me. She looks good int he role that Jennifer Aniston keeps playing in every film. And while its lovely seeing Owen Wilson play something that in no way involves a dog or computer graphics, I wish the love triangle was a little less obvious. Does he HAVE to be such a jerky idiot? Part of what made Reese's Sweet Home Alabama such a success is that both guys were worthy adversaries, and you have to go on, you know, the heart thing, instead of just which choice is less awful.

Also, Paul Rudd running away from bad news is adorable.

Posted by: valerie at August 13, 2010 10:23 AM

I've never liked Witherspoon more than the last time she acted with Paul Rudd, so I'm all for it.

"Trips, it's way too warm for killer bees. They need warm climates to survive."

Overnight Delivery FOREVER.

Posted by: Courtney at August 13, 2010 10:29 AM

Heads up, folks! Spambot is running Love "Conn"s!

So many questions! Is it a short con or a long con? What if you're already in love with Spambot when you discover the deception? Are others assisting Spambot in hope of getting a cut of the love? Can we ever hope to soften Spambot enough to abandon the con for true love?

Posted by: Kballs at August 13, 2010 10:38 AM

Wait! Where'd the Spambot post go???

Oh shit.

*looks at thread again*

*shrugs*

Eh, I'm not doing anything constructive. Let's see where this hallucination train takes me.

Posted by: Kballs at August 13, 2010 10:41 AM

this looks decent enough for what it is. what is it? oh, yeah: something i'll never see

Posted by: splinter at August 13, 2010 10:48 AM

I love Reese Witherspoon. Yes I do. Rather unapologetically, at that. And then, there's Paul Rudd and Owen Wilson. So, yeah. I'll watch it. I'll probably like it. The End.

(Also, Tom Hardy and Chris Pine?! YUM. When do we get that trailer?)

Posted by: Anna von Beav at August 13, 2010 10:51 AM

Oh, I forgot to answer the actual question: Yes. Yes I would fight with another man over Reese Witherspoon.

Posted by: Anna von Beav at August 13, 2010 10:53 AM

After watching this trailer (why did I sit through the whole thing? I don't know) and then reading Kballs's comments, I'm much more interested in where The Magical Mystery Tour will take Kballs next. Please continue.

Posted by: henchman for hire at August 13, 2010 11:00 AM

I fucked up the OD quote. Ritual seppuku in 5, 4, 3, 2, *stab*

Posted by: Courtney at August 13, 2010 11:02 AM

I'm with you, Dustin, Witherspoon always struck me as an ice queen.

Posted by: LowSlash at August 13, 2010 11:06 AM

Thank you Valerie for reminding me of that horrible, wonderful movie. I actually hated that McWhatever didn't get the girl; maybe because, in a sea of rom-com performances, he stood out as a human being.

Plus, adorable gay Ethan Embry. Yes please.

Posted by: Patty O'Green at August 13, 2010 11:40 AM

Paul Rudd is still short and his arms are ill-proportioned, but damn if he's not getting more and more handsome. So yes, I would fight with another man over him. All day long.

Posted by: AM at August 13, 2010 12:05 PM

Noooo Courtney! I need someone else around here that loves that movie as much as I do. Seriously, it includes one of the BEST Paul Rudd dances committed to film. That's reason enough to love it.

This movie looks like something that I would never pay to see, but that I will come love through repeat viewings on cable during hangover days. And I'm alright with that. Also I like that Reese doesn't look botoxed to hell and back.

Posted by: jM at August 13, 2010 12:05 PM

Witherspoon still has the girl-next-door hot thing going for her. Anniston and Julia Roberts used to have it but they done gots too old and used up to be that kind of hot anymore.
Also, Paul Rudd wins EVERY TIME. Especially if it means my F-I-L gets to be Jack Nicholson.

Posted by: JenVegas at August 13, 2010 12:16 PM

When she's an old lady actress, blogs will refer to her as "Reese Withered-poon."

I just wanted to put that out there now so we can all start dealing with it.

Posted by: Courtney at August 13, 2010 12:18 PM

Soo, not to take offence or anything to an above comment about my hometown team, but the Nationals have gotten better and are doing pretty OK right now. Plus, we have Stasburg. So yeah...Go Nats!

Posted by: griffimx at August 13, 2010 1:29 PM

doh! I mean "take offense"....damnit.

Posted by: griffimx at August 13, 2010 1:30 PM

Julia Roberts 2.0

Posted by: Snrub at August 13, 2010 2:25 PM

Thanks for staying around Courtney! I'm using "Reese Withered-poon" from now on... with appropriate credits!

Posted by: ChinaCat at August 13, 2010 5:50 PM

In the immortal words of Tara from True Blood: "Oh Hell No!"

Posted by: John W at August 13, 2010 7:29 PM

to answer your question dear dustin...
yes I would fight another man for reese witherspoon if we were two engligh with rotten teeth who happened to be stranded on a deserted island with miss witherspoon and a case of beer but no bottle opener.
that chin would do miracles.

Posted by: rio at August 13, 2010 10:46 PM

Okay, that headline cracked me up, and this too: I'm with you, Dustin, Witherspoon always struck me as an ice queen.

My husband actually was in a high school play with her (his boys' school and her girls' school collaborated), and oh my LORD he HAAAATES HER. Claims she (was) just an unsufferable entitled princess bitch. So he, at least, would be willing to fight to get AWAY from her.

Posted by: Edith at August 13, 2010 10:53 PM

Ugh, I don't get it either. I've never liked Reese Witherspoon. As much as I like Rudd, I'll pass. Although, Tom Hardy might be enough to get me to see the other one.

Posted by: Uda at August 14, 2010 7:34 AM

I think it looks cute. Paul Rudd is cute, Owen Wilson is charming, Reese is a better actor than Anniston or Roberts so I think it could be good.

That is was coupled with the Expendables is AMAZING! LOL

Posted by: Mebe at August 14, 2010 2:46 PM

I would fight a guy or a chick for Reese. Smokin' hot, smart, funny and Type-A. Be still my heart.

Plus, Overnight Delivery DOES rule!

Posted by: TWoP_Fan at August 14, 2010 5:10 PM

Awe, I love Reese Witherspoon. I think she is adorable.

Posted by: ERM at August 14, 2010 6:46 PM

I love Reese but not enough to pay to see her movies. However, I always put them on Netflix and wait patiently to receive them. So, yeah, I'm a fan. She's a good little actress and her films are adequate.

Posted by: mslewis at August 14, 2010 8:05 PM

It is a cruel cruel world that would force you to choose between Paul Rudd and Owen Wilson. Though at the end of the day she's still Reese Witherspoon, who's always seemed pretty level-headed to me. Also, she's always got great hair. So I guess it's win-win-win for her, even if they go the "I choose me! I need to sort out my LIFE and my ISSUES" route.

Posted by: BiblioGeek at August 15, 2010 1:10 AM

I love Reese Witherspoon. Love. I think she can do cute, charming, and funny and I usually enjoy her movies (Note: I haven't actually seen Four Christmases and have no plans to do so). Overnight Delivery is a masterpiece...

"Kim will shake her pom poms but she won't go at it!"

Ahem... anyway, yeah I'll probably see this.

Posted by: Even Stevens at August 15, 2010 2:08 AM

Well, that was a pretty shitty trailer. And the movie is probably pretty shitty too, but I'll see it regardless because I, like Anna von Beav, harbor a great affection for Witherspoon. Don't ask me why. I don't know.

(I do know. It's totally for Legally Blonde, but is that embarrassing? Discuss amongst yourselves.)

Also: Paul Rudd!!!!

Posted by: DontStopNow at August 15, 2010 2:59 PM

Freeway-era Reese Witherspoon is cuter than the Olsen twins taped together, and that's fucking cute as all get out. I would absolutely fight someone to "date" her.

Posted by: Vorax at August 15, 2010 5:35 PM

It's kind of funny: all three have comparable levels of pulchritude (though if I were to pick I'd have to say Rudd is the best-looking), so I suppose there could be some kind of a fight if it's a. a small town with few options or b. Witherspoon has some attribute that sets her apart from other blonde, bland women who seem like huge pains in the ass.

I need to know more to make a determination.

Posted by: samantha t at August 17, 2010 2:17 PM