He's Just Not That Into You script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

A child’s sandbox scene establishes the film’s theme of misread signals from the very first image.

The mother’s line about teasing meaning affection states the theme that we misinterpret romantic signals.

We meet the main characters—Gigi, Conor, Alex, Anna, and Ben—and their dating frustrations in a series of vignettes leading up to Gigi’s first date with Conor.

So, Janine told me you're a real estate agent.

Gigi and Conor’s date at Brewer’s Art sparks her obsession when Conor doesn’t follow up immediately.

Yeah. But don't worry - not one of the cheesy ones who puts his headshot on bus benches...

Gigi debates what Conor’s silence means as she calls Janine, and Conor worries about Anna; similarly Anna hesitates to call Ben.

Yeah. It was really nice meeting you.

Gigi ignores Conor’s call and decides to engineer an encounter, marking her active pursuit in Act Two.

Sorry. What was I saying?

Anna’s subplot with Ben begins when Conor calls her but she’s with Ben, establishing the B story of an affair.

Do you want to go ahead?

A montage of Gigi obsessing, seeking advice, leaving awkward voicemails and stalking leads to comic “dating games.”

Mom, I gotta call you back.

Anna arrives at Conor’s loft after being rejected by Ben, shifting her story and raising stakes for Conor.

I had sort of given up on you when you didn't call me back the other night.

Beth reveals her breakup with Neil at the bridesmaid dress fitting, and Janine’s marriage problems escalate.

It's OK. Neil and I are actually - done - anyway.

Ben and Janine’s tense confrontation at Home Depot climaxes when she realizes he’s cheated.

That one isn't real hardwood floor?

Janine discovers Anna in Ben’s office closet, epitomizing the emotional low point for all involved.

Do you know who it is?

Conor proposes a future by showing a house to Anna, but she turns him down—leading to a new understanding of their relationship.

Weird - it totally reminds me of the house I grew up in. I bet there is a...

Alex shows up at Gigi’s to confess his feelings, and they finally connect, resolving her arc.

I thought I better come up with some excuse to get over here. Isn't that how it's done?

We end with the various couples paired off—Beth married, Mary with Conor at Pride, Gigi with Alex, and Janine moving on—echoing the opening image’s lesson.