I knew the leading actress and one of the leading actors of this film, I didn't know the exact reason for the title, but I knew it wasn't rated very well by the critics, nevertheless I was still up for seeing what it would be like for myself. Basically in Boston, Kate Reddy (Razzie nominated Sarah Jessica Parker) is a hardworking investment fund manager and finance executive, with a "between jobs" architect husband Richard (Greg Kinnear) and two children, she is ultimately the breadwinner of the family. Many of her friends, work colleagues and family say to her "I don't know how you do it", as she only just manages to control both her working life and home life, but her workload is about to increase when she accepts a business career opportunity with New York broker Jack Abelhammer (Pierce Brosnan). Kate is having to travel back and forth for various meetings with business clients, and answering a flurry of emails from Jack, and this means chaos elsewhere, as she misses school appointments and becomes distant from husband Richard, but don't worry, in the end Kate realises what she is doing and puts her family first. Also starring Olivia Munn as Momo Hahn, Seth Meyers as Chris Bunce, Kelsey Grammar as Clark Cooper, Christina Hendricks as Allison Henderson and Jane Curtin as Marla Reddy. I agree Parker does slightly overdo the ditsy personality and is a bit annoying being the career woman, Brosnan does his usual charming guy role reasonably well, and Kinnear could have had a bit more screen time as the slightly unappreciated husband, to be honest, the only bit I found relatively funny was the lead female trying to concentrate whilst scratching with an infestation of lice in her hair, apart from that I hardly found it funny at all, it's not a film I'd recommend or watch again, it is a dull comedy. Adequate!

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 . . .

I don't see why people today can't just appreciate a light hearted, feel good movie like this and analyze it to death. This is not Inception. This movie will not make you think deep thoughts. It is Sarah Jessica Parker doing what she does best and making you want to make her your best friend. Is there much of a plot? No. Does there really need to be in the age of Transformers? No. If you love SATC and SJP I can't imagine that you wouldn't enjoy this movie also. Honestly I thought Greg Kinnear was not a good choice for spouse, although I do like him I just thought there wasn't much chemistry between the two. Pierce was excellent, as always. This man continues to get better with age. He looks elegant and charismatic and you can still imagine him in the Bond role. Now, SJP and Pierce had chemistry! I rented this when my air conditioned went out at my house and the Batman movie shootings had recently happened so I really needed a movie to relax and escape to while watching. Don't believe all the bad reviews!

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.