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Just Friends

Play trailer Poster for Just Friends PG-13 Released Nov 23, 2005 1h 34m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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High school student Chris Brander (Ryan Reynolds) loves his best friend, Jamie Palamino (Amy Smart). He finally confesses his feelings, but she tells him that she just wants to be friends, and he leaves town in shame. Ten years later, Chris is a successful record executive and involved with self-absorbed pop star Samantha James (Anna Faris). He still pines for Jamie, though, and when his plans to go to Paris for the holidays fall through, he returns to his hometown to try and win her heart.
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There are moments of mirth in this overly broad comedy, but mostly, Just Friends is just not that funny.

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Nathan Rabin AV Club This movie had some good ideas, but never gelled. Nov 6, 2019 Full Review Tim Grierson Screen International Despite a rich premise, Just Friends ultimately fails to live up to its early potential, settling into broad comedy that shortchanges the romantic possibilities. Jul 23, 2008 Full Review Helen O'Hara Empire Magazine Funnier than it has any right to be, thanks to Reynolds’ charisma and Faris's bubbleheaded blonde. Rated: 3/5 Apr 1, 2006 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews The appealing (albeit familiar) premise is employed to distressingly (and predominantly) lackluster effect by Kumble... Rated: 1.5/4 Nov 18, 2020 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com An unexpectedly enjoyable film featuring fine performances from Amy Smart, Ryan Reynolds, Chris Klein, and Julie Hagerty. Rated: 3.0/4.0 Sep 13, 2020 Full Review Virginia Montes Sensacine Despite the best efforts from Reynolds and Faris, the film winds up being just as conventional as any of the genre. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 2/5 Nov 6, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Justin S Critics are Peasants. See it for yourself Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/20/24 Full Review Anj M This was such a bad movie, I’m genuinely stunned. I really don’t know what the point of Anna Farris’s character was. I don’t know why Jamie ended up with Chris, when he did nothing to redeem himself beyond tell her he loved her. There’s no explanation as to why she decided to go for him in the present day but not in high school. Is it because he was fat? He objectively has a worse personality now, so it has to be just his looks. There was no character growth or anything. I genuinely just wasted an hour and a half of my life Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/19/24 Full Review Tessie C This may be the worst movie I've ever seen. I made an account just to rate it. I know this movies a product of its time but even for the mid 2000's, I don't think this was good. Incredibly dated, offensive and just not funny. I didn't even blow air out my nose. It's like someone had the gaul to think they could make some rendition of Christmas Vacation. But you should actually just watch that movie instead if you're looking to watch this for its Christmas element. Literally the only good part was when Eyes by Rogue Wave played (the first time). That and the main characters other 2 highschool friends. Don't be fooled by Ryan Reynolds being the lead. Not even he makes this movie enjoyable. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/15/24 Full Review thiago s legal pra caramba, o roteiro até que ficou bacana, várias cenas boas e engraçadas, filme sessão da tarde, recomendo muito esse filme. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/03/24 Full Review Cash S Just Friends is a solid rom-com. Ryan Reynolds brings his signature charisma that I love, and everyone has great chemistry with one another. Anna Faris is absolutely brilliant as this unhinged pop star, and I could've seen her maybe even getting some Oscar consideration, because she plays the role that well. This movie is filled with some pretty big laughs throughout, and it's a very entertaining watch. They also do a good job at making you care about Ryan Reynolds character, even if he can be pretty unlikable at times. I really liked how the initial concept is very realistic and relatable, as most nice guys don't get the girl and are put in the friend zone, and I feel like it dives into this struggle in a realistic way, despite being surrounded by a lot of outlandish stuff happening. With that said, the film still doesn't break any new ground, and it is very predictable. Also, not all of jokes land. I do feel like some stuff in the third act could've been handled better. Overall this is a pretty funny and enjoyable rom-com. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/24 Full Review Tongue L Hilarious! I laughed throughout the entire movie. I thought Anna Faris' character made the show. She was incredibly funny! This movie has become a tradition to watch around the holidays. How can you not get into the holiday spirit with family & friends after watching this? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis High school student Chris Brander (Ryan Reynolds) loves his best friend, Jamie Palamino (Amy Smart). He finally confesses his feelings, but she tells him that she just wants to be friends, and he leaves town in shame. Ten years later, Chris is a successful record executive and involved with self-absorbed pop star Samantha James (Anna Faris). He still pines for Jamie, though, and when his plans to go to Paris for the holidays fall through, he returns to his hometown to try and win her heart.
Director
Roger Kumble
Producer
Chris Bender, Bill Johnson, Michael Ohoven, J.C. Spink, William Vince
Screenwriter
Adam "Tex" Davis
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
Cinerenta, Benderspink, Just Friends Productions Inc., Inferno Distribution
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Content/Dialogue)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 23, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 11, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$32.6M
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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