Just Friends (2005)

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• Nicki M

  
  The main problem with this as a romantic comedy is that Chris is such an ass you don't want to see him with Jamie. I do like this - Amy Smart is a good actress and Anna Farris is funny here too. I also find Chris's mum quite funny and it is a good Xmas movie being set that… More
  The main problem with this as a romantic comedy is that Chris is such an ass you don't want to see him with Jamie. I do like this - Amy Smart is a good actress and Anna Farris is funny here too. I also find Chris's mum quite funny and it is a good Xmas movie being set that time of year. But as a romance it is a fail.

• Jeff "

  
  Just Friends is a fairly comedy that exceeded my expectations a bit. If you're looking for a fun comedy, then this is your film. Just Friends is not a perfect comedy, but for what it is, it definitely brings on good laughs. Like I said, this one exceeded my expectations, and I… More
  Just Friends is a fairly comedy that exceeded my expectations a bit. If you're looking for a fun comedy, then this is your film. Just Friends is not a perfect comedy, but for what it is, it definitely brings on good laughs. Like I said, this one exceeded my expectations, and I didn't think it would be this funny, but it was. The jokes aren't excellent, but for the most part, there good enough to make you laugh a few times. This is a good film and it does some memorable moments. The cast do a fine job in their roles, and they're all amusing to watch on-screen. There are things that they could've improved upon here and there, but overall the filmmakers succeeded at delivering a funny film. The film has its low points, but the use of comedy keeps the film from faltering and in the end, this is an underrated comedy flick if you enjoy mindless comedy, Give Just Friends a view. I did, and was surprised. Not the best comedy, but not the worst either. Just Friends is really the type of comedy film that delivers a good time, decent laughs and is one of those films that shouldn't be easily dismissed. I enjoyed for what it is, despite not being a great film, I had fun watching this film.

• Dead A

  
  It was okay. Doesn't have anything new to talk about actually.

• Bethany M

  
  Hilarious! Ryan Reynolds as an obese teenager makes the film. As does Anna Faris and her outstanding comedy performances. Crazy woman! A must see!

• danny d

  
  the film actually had some charm and i laughed out loud a few times, but the gimmicks used to force the plot to unfold and the high jinks to unravel were forced way too hard. in the end, the events that drove the laughs didnt have the effect on the story that the film tried to… More
  the film actually had some charm and i laughed out loud a few times, but the gimmicks used to force the plot to unfold and the high jinks to unravel were forced way too hard. in the end, the events that drove the laughs didnt have the effect on the story that the film tried to convince us that they were going for. i was entertained, but more uncomfortable than anything else.

• Spencer S

  
  You feel so bad for Ryan Reynolds the whole time, but you're also visibally laughing at him.

• KJ P

  
  Hilarious! But it had so mush more potential!

• Cassandra M

  
  This film really delivers. It sets you up thinking - seen this all before admittedly in reverse where the ugly girl grows up to be a beautiful swan not the guy - but I have to say Ryan Reynolds does a great job with a fantastic supporting cast (him and his brother are hilarious) and I… More
  This film really delivers. It sets you up thinking - seen this all before admittedly in reverse where the ugly girl grows up to be a beautiful swan not the guy - but I have to say Ryan Reynolds does a great job with a fantastic supporting cast (him and his brother are hilarious) and I would recommend a watch.The set up initially caused me some concern thinking it was just another 'lets laugh at the fat kid' movie but actually I found it was not about him being over weight or geeky, but just about how we are when we are teenagers.The scene where he is singing into a mirror - genius. And let's face it, we have all been there.... It's not the greatest movie ever made, not even the greatest RomCom ever made but it was really enjoyable and a good laugh. A pleasant surprise.

• Lenny M

  
  I thought the movie would be more popular. Concept is outdated but has hilarious lines. Ryan Reynolds puts on a good performance. One of the funniest movies in the romantic comedy genre, classic and good replay value.

• Arash X

  
  Ryan Reynolds is not a great comedian but he's actually more hilarious & fun to watch than most of the recest so-called comedians like Stiller & Sandler but what really saves this movie is two brothers' interactions & quarrel scenes

• Lorenzo v

  
  <i>"Moments like this have been ruining friendships for centuries."</i> A hotshot thirtysomething record executive tries to win over the girl who once liked him only "as a friend" in this slapstick comedy. In high school, Chris Brander (Ryan Reynolds)… More
  <i>"Moments like this have been ruining friendships for centuries."</i> A hotshot thirtysomething record executive tries to win over the girl who once liked him only "as a friend" in this slapstick comedy. In high school, Chris Brander (Ryan Reynolds) was an overweight, maladroit teen who spent every waking moment with his co-ed pal Jamie Palamino (Amy Smart). On the verge of graduation, Chris is humiliated when his yearbook confession to Jamie -- that he wants to be more than "just friends" -- is read aloud. Jamie is flattered, but rebuffs his advances, and Chris spends the next decade transforming himself into a buff, callous ladies' man. Assigned by his boss to sign his pop star ex-girlfriend Samantha James (Anna Faris), Chris finds himself stranded in New Jersey for the holidays, where he promptly sets out to find Jamie. But winning back the love of his life proves difficult, as Chris not only has to get back in touch with the sensitive teen he once was, but also fend off competition from another former geek, the guitar-playing Dusty (Chris Klein) <b><u>Review</u></b> A lot of movies fly under the radar and end up crashing and burning...usually for good reason. Just Friends isn't one of those although this one not only flew under the radar but was darn near invisible. Like many others we came upon this one by chance and we're glad we did. Yes it gets a little mopey and predictable at the end but only certain movies can actually make you feel like you were there saying the same stupid things to those same people you most wanted to impress. The acting was certainly a cut above other flicks of the same genre and it makes one wonder just where the heck are these people now? All in all it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this little gem to anyone.

• Leigh R

  
  It was cute enough.

• Candy R

  
  Funny rom com about a guy who is in love with his best friend. He leaves high school to become a successful music producer. Due to an incident with his plane he ends up in his hometown where he meets his first love again. Everything goes wrong and he nearly loses her to a nerd turned… More
  Funny rom com about a guy who is in love with his best friend. He leaves high school to become a successful music producer. Due to an incident with his plane he ends up in his hometown where he meets his first love again. Everything goes wrong and he nearly loses her to a nerd turned good guy. The Christmas garden scene is hilarious.

• Dean !

  
  A great funny film with some funny set pieces and a good cast. It's better than many rom-coms I've seen lately.

• Luke B

  
  Throat achingly funny for the most part even if the humour isn't all that original. Everyone plays to their strengths especially Faris who owns every scene she is in. SOmething about her creeping up behind Ryan Reynolds with toothpaste oozing out of her mouth that is simply… More
  Throat achingly funny for the most part even if the humour isn't all that original. Everyone plays to their strengths especially Faris who owns every scene she is in. SOmething about her creeping up behind Ryan Reynolds with toothpaste oozing out of her mouth that is simply hilarious. Chris Klein is also fantastic, being both a nice guy twat and a horrible guy prick. Marquette and Reynolds' fights are perfectly timed, paced with excellent slapstick superiority. It obtained everything it was trying to achieve and maybe even a little more.

• Jani H

  
  Totally predicatable with some actually funny moments. The acting is mostly annoying. Anna Faris, who acts like a Britney Spears wannabe, overacts so horribly that it hurts. Amy Smart is cute but that's all. Ryan Reynolds has comedic talent but he ends up acting with the same… More
  Totally predicatable with some actually funny moments. The acting is mostly annoying. Anna Faris, who acts like a Britney Spears wannabe, overacts so horribly that it hurts. Amy Smart is cute but that's all. Ryan Reynolds has comedic talent but he ends up acting with the same manners as in his previous films. The fight scenes between the brothers are the highlights of this movie. They give you some good laughs.

• Eric S

  
  Very funny film about a guy stuck in the "friend zone" with a girl he's been in love with since high school. Anna Faris adds good humor as a teen idol pop singer.

• E.J. B

  
  Surprisinlgly charming, funny, and likable if not realistic.

• Film C

  
  really funny

• Nani V

  
  Haha...cute movie.

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