So the trailer for the upcoming film of Allison Pearson's book I Don't Know How She Does It is out – the movie features Sarah Jessica Parker as a suspiciously Carrie Bradshaw-esque Kate Reddy.
What do you think? Are you looking forward to it. Think it will live up to the touchstone quality of the book? Or will it be a disappointing retread?
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Jennifer Howze is the Creative Director and co-founder of BritMums. She blogs about family travel at Jenography.net, tweets at @JHowze and Instagrams at @JHowze. Previously, she wrote the Alpha Mummy blog at The Times and as a journalist has contributed to The Times, The Guardian, The Independent, The Wall Street Journal, Travel & Leisure, Budget Travel, CNN.com, Allure, SELF and Premiere, among others. She won The Maggie Award from the Planned Parenthood Federation of America for a health article in Seventeen magazine.
Jennifer Howze
Wednesday 15th of June 2011
I just think SJP is a bit brittle for the part. Also, too too perfect. Was Kate Reddy really this slender and toned? I thought she didn't have time to workout...
DrSarah
Monday 13th of June 2011
I didn't hate the book, as it was really well written and had moments I liked, but I totally agree with your reaction to the main character. A good shake was exactly what she needed.
Iota
Monday 13th of June 2011
I didn't like the book. You're not alone. I thought it was funny - I did laugh - but like you, I wanted her to just shape up, for heaven's sake. Also, I thought it sent very conflicting messages. The whole of the book seemed to be about how you can't have it all - career, family life, happy marriage - and then at the end, we're meant to think that she does.
Loren
Monday 13th of June 2011
I loved the book. One I could really relate to! I think it's always a struggle to live up to a book when producers go for a film. I hate it when it goes all American too!! Can't they just stick to the original? I'm not sure I'll enjoy this as much as the book so probably won't go and see it. If you haven't read the book, you'll probably love this film! :-)
Milla
Monday 13th of June 2011
I quite liked the book though it seemed a bit "obvious" - bashing the mince pies etc. Heart sinks that they've made it American. Why!! Also could happily live without ever seeing SJP again. Ever. Never "got" her.