From Legendary Director/Writer James L. Brooks Comes a Humorous and Romantic Look at the How Do You Know Question. When Everything She's Ever Known Is Suddenly Taken from Her, Lisa (Reese Witherspoon) Begins a Fling with Matty (Owen Wilson), a Major League Baseball Player and Self-Centered Ladies Man. Before Their Relationship Takes Off, Lisa Meets Up with George (Paul Rudd) a Straight-Arrow Businessman Facing His Own Serious Issues, Both with His Father (Jack Nicholson) and the Law. Just When Everything Seems to Be Falling Apart It Doesn't.