Why so much hype?

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

The book is actually very good and I encourage anyone to read it. It is a compelling story of a woman facing enormous pressure in her personal and professional life and the stress she encounters trying to address these challenges. The movie dumbs this all down, with a saccharine, occasionally funny look at the working woman. It's not terribly bad to watch if nothing else is available, but if you are seeking insight into the challenges a modern woman faces go elsewhere. If you want a mildly funny somewhat feel good movie and don't want to pay or Amazon or order on Netflix, consider this.Someone else could definitely remake the book into a serious look at modern England and American.

I enjoyed the lightweight book "I don't know how she does it" when I read it and was excited to see a movie being made about it. Unfortunately, the previews were better than the movie itself.The movie itself did not draw me in to care about the characters the way the book did. This could be due to the time constraints of the silver screen, but I think it was more due to a poor screenplay adaptation that introduced too many characters with too little development. I also disliked how the characters frequently broke the 4th wall, giving the movie a cheap and overly cheesy feel.Another poor decision in the making of this movie seems to be the use of established actors and actresses (Pierce Brosnan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Christina Hendricks, Olivia Munn) in the cast. I think the casting decisions were meat to help draw viewers to the box office, but the film was poorly cast with chemistry that fizzled almost as soon as the movie began rolling.Regarding the female lead, SJP has never impressed me as an actress, and while she became Carrie Bradshaw in SATC over a decade, she does not translate well to the big screen. I've seen her in The Family Stone, Failure to Launch, and now "I don't know how she does it", and she has failed to be someone I like or sympathize with in any role. She acted particularly silly for someone who is supposed to be an investment banker in "I don't know . . ." and I found myself rolling my eyes at the ridiculous screech/scream that she somehow happens to sneak into any role she plays.Very disappointing movie . . .

Wow, these reviewers are harsh on this movie. Very judgmental, much like out of touch mother in laws and mean stay at home moms are on working moms! Which were both portrayed true to life in my experience! Maybe viewers today are so brainwashed by our dominant media culture of bullies and violence that a movie about a main character that says thank you a lot and wins in the end is considered boring. SPJ's working mom is sweet and charming, and her life is portrayed realistically. Got a great family and great job, but no time or energy to bake or have sex? Endless lists? Feeling like you're always letting someone down? Dressed nice but have a stain you didn't notice until you arrived at work? True. Greg Kinnear, Chistina Hendricks, and Olivia Munn were likable at SPJ's husband, best friend, and ambivalent co-worker. Hendricks' single mom and Munn's sarcastic Momo stood out here among characters whose depth was underwritten. I will agree with two concerns 1) The voice overs, side comments, and frame freezes were at first funny, but then seemed awkward and inconsistent - I could see why some reviewers weren't sure exactly what the movie was trying to say. Was it a feminist commentary, a comedy, a romance? Why not all 3? We are a multi-tasking culture after all. While the script did have a rushed and unpolished feel, the scenes' brevity reflected the fast pace of the character's world. I had thought maybe SPJ's and Munn's character would end up job sharing, which would have shown even more evolution for the characters and SPJ's employer.2)When SPJ's character took the big assignment, the main source of conflict centering the movie, I expected to see more struggle or motivation to explain why she accepted it when she was already missing her kids and feeling overwhelmed. I thought the husband and wife disagreements were realistic but at times underwritten or even missing.Also, when I saw Jane Curtain first enter the daughter's birthday party, I had high expectations she would add to the comedy given her SNL background and past portrayal of a single mom in "Kate and Allie" (a great show in the 80s), but her role was minimized which felt like a loss. I enjoyed this movie....I admit I am in the target audience...and how the main character handled fidelity and finally learned to set boundaries was refreshing instead of the same old clichés. Not deep but overall a fun popcorn movie break with a charming cast.

Why has this movie gotten such a bad rap ? True, it's no great flick and far from a classic, but considering what's out nowadays, I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT isn't all that bad. Some good comedy bits, some nice acting and film making make this pretty good. Much more true to life than these action, special effects films with all that fast cutting and editing. At least the camera stays still and no jerkiness of hand held cameras which is so prevalent these days. Story of mother and carrer woman is logical, problems and all. SARAH JESSICA PARKER seems to be on everyones hate list. WHY? Long face and all she turns in a remarkable performance and is great at physical comedy as well. Give the gal a break. The speaking to the camera and narration sides with SEX AND THE CITY and could have been left out. Otherise an enjoyable hour and a half that won't kill anyone. Speaking of killing, no one gets killed, maimed, hurt or otherwise brutalized in this one. So refreshing. Oh, and no foul language and nudity. Nice for a change.