Friends with Benefits

2011 "Some friends come with a happy ending."
6.5| 1h49m| R| en| More Info
Released: 21 July 2011 Released
Producted By: Castle Rock Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
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Official Website: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/friendswithbenefits
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Dylan and Jamie think it's going to be easy to add the simple act of sex to their friendship, despite what Hollywood romantic comedies would have them believe. They soon discover however that getting physical really does always lead to complications.

Genre

Comedy, Romance

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Director

Will Gluck

Production Companies

Castle Rock Entertainment

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Spoonatects Am i the only one who thinks........Average?
Maleeha Vincent It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.
Gary The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.
Bob This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.
JokerMichel The movie wasn't good. It wasn't really interesting and I felt bored a little bit . The couple was OK , there was a little bit of romance , but it wasn't funny or entertaining
sean_k_cov I don't generally like chick flicks but this Is actually a really good feel comedy comedy! Watched it probably 3 times or so now..
alberarg What a nice job director Will Gluck has done here... Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake were not nominated for best actor award and I will not be amazed if they never get to it, but you will find yourself loving both in this piece. And it really is a compliment because the movie is a comedy pace so predictable from the title itself, and didn't takes any damage from that. The support roles are at the same level of the leading ones. I think a challenge of this kind of stories is always empathy, and everyone does the job is this matter, and they certainly do well. This is one movie i will have in my shelf, well located beside "Doc Hollywood" "Pretty Woman" and "My Cousin Vinny" and it means no less than worth to watch and enjoy. If one feels like drama, or director cinema, or action, or testimonial, or other genre, should pick accordingly; if in the mood for a romantic comedy not to analyze much but letting go with, a chance to "Friends with benefits" doesn't let down at all. It is not an outstanding marvelous work, or script, or music, but the pieces fits to make the magic movies just do... So thanks and well done for everyone involved from my side!
zkonedog In 1989, Meg Ryan faked an orgasm, Billy Crystal droned about "sex getting in the way" of male- female friendship, and the basis for nearly every romantic comedy since was formed "When Harry Met Sally". This film follows the same basic premise...but at the same time turns it completely on its head.For a basic plot summary, "Friends with Benefits" sees "headhunter" (or business recruiter) Jamie (Mila Kunis) meet Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and try to convince him to move to New York City to work for GQ. After seeing the sights and getting to know each other a bit, Jamie & Dylan (in order to avoid all the "complications" of a normal relationship) decide to engage in a "just sex" type of mutual agreement. From there, of course, things begin to veer off course and get a bit tenuous between the two.Considering that this type of film has been done to death, "Friends With Benefits" is actually pretty good. Justin & Mila have great on-screen chemistry, the plot is a good mix of sappy & serious, and (at times) it will make you laugh (although many of those will be uncomfortable chuckles if watching with an audience).Besides the irreverent fare (which would probably prevent this movie from being a "classic" anyway), the only problem I had with this film was how strange it was for the two leads to be playing against type. Usually, Timberlake is the "crazy guy" and Kunis is the "uptight witchy girl"...that is how we are accustomed to seeing those actors. Here, however, Timberlake is a bit more reserved while Kunis goes through a gambit of emotions from beginning to end. The chemistry between the two, as I mentioned, was great, but it was awkward seeing them against type.Overall, though, this is a decent rom-com that provides (in equal parts): sexual escapades, tongue-in-cheek humor, character development, & an engaging plot. It may not be an all-time great, but "Friends with Benefits" most definitely has its moments.