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Just Friends
- Review Date: March 6, 2006
- PG-13
- Genre: Comedy
- 2005
Common Sense Media says
Obnoxious rom-com about ex-high school friends.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the movie pushes the limits of PG-13. It's crude and there are frequent sexual allusions (to masturbation, genitals, and other sexual activities). It moves beyond satire to vulgar cruelty as it lampoons women, homosexuals, and just about everyone else. Characters smoke cigarettes and drink; one character appears "high" after she taking Vicodin. An Ashlee-Simpson-styled pop singer wears revealing clothing (tight and midriff-revealing tops) and attempts to seduce a high school student. The film includes frequent "New Jersey" jokes along with a bit of mild cursing (including half an f-word.
What's the story?
JUST FRIENDS begins at high school graduation when overweight Chris (Ryan Reynolds) tells his friend Jamie (Amy Smart) that he wants to be "more than friends." But this isn't in the cards. Ten years later, Chris is a thin, successful L.A. music industry executive and callow ladies man. At Christmas time, he's transporting singer Samantha (Anna Faris), who wants to hook up with Chris, to Europe. When the plane is detained in New Jersey, Chris discovers Jamie working at a local bar, whereupon he decides that he'll "get even," by seducing and abandoning her. This leads to several awkward situations and physical humor. Soon, Chris realizes that he really does love her, and so endeavors to impress her in earnest. At this point, old rival for Jamie's affection shows up -- former stutterer Dusty Dinkleman (Chris Klein), who is now dashing and utterly devious.
Is it any good?
Perhaps the only nice thing that can be said about this boisterous romantic comedy, is that it isn't quite as desperately rude as Ryan Reynolds' other recent film, Waiting. But it pushes the PG-13 rating with vulgar language and situations.
Faris again demonstrates that she is fearless when it comes to physical stunts and comedic emotional excesses, making you wish that she might find a role that would allow her to stretch in other directions. Unfortunately, Samantha is Just Friends's primary butt of uninspired sexual titillation jokes, which leaves Jamie as the banal "good girl." Add to this line-up Chris's clueless mom, and the women in this movie are mostly props for the boys' violent humor and self-absorption.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Chris's efforts to overcome his high school reputation and the shame he felt when kids teased him. How does his younger, sweet, overweight self contrast with his 10-years-later "playboy" self? How does his relationship with genuine nice girl Jamie contrast with his distaste for self-involved Samantha?
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Love Ryan Reynolds. This was a cute albeit predictable movie. There is some suggestive language and sexual innuendo, so it is more appropriate for teens and older.
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It could have been good...
This movie could have been really good if it weren't for the over the top character who played the singing star disaster.
She 'stole' the show for sure, but in my opinion, ruined the whole movie.
Otherwise, the story was great.
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Funny but a bit long
I've seen this movie twice, and I laughed harder the second time. It's a funny, pointless film that completely exploits stereotypical romantic comedies. I wouldn't take a kid to see it, though. Much of the movie is easily mimicked by kids, including some of the music. Finally, it's too long. They could have edited out about 20 minutes and it would have been much better.
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Cool
I thought the movie was really funny but not appropiate for my age!!!
The love sick artist was really disguisting
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its halarious
okay i dont know why you guys are flipping out this movie isnt that bad. Compared to other stuff out there now a days, this is like rated G(okay pg). The funniest part was whaen chris does that singing thing to i swear at the very end with the over dramatic facial expressions and hand gestures. Also his relationship with his brother is funny, when they do that thing with the christmas cookies, and then say i love you, is funny. Also when samantha comes to the light show at jamies and mike says"the jig is up run!!" and then says"cat fight" is really funny
I think this movie is awesome it has some iffy parts but its alright for kids, it just depends on their maturaty level. I loved it 10STARS(okay 5)
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good
this movie was not innopropriate. They just curse a little.
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Funny!
I'm 10, and i, for one, think this movie is hilarious! Buuuut...Although hilarious, It can get a bit awkward. For example, this one girl Samantha is well...Um...overly-flirtatious. Let's keep it at that. Still, I would recommend this movie for people who have a sense of humor. if you dont, then this movie is not for you.
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REALLY FUNNY
This movie is relly funny and isn`t that iniprpriate. It`s good for kids 11+. My favorite part is when the lights from the house falls off. It is hilarious! Anna Faris is awesome!
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Kid, 11 years old
July 2, 2011
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GREAT MOVIE!
This is a great movie, except for a few parts that are not appropriate for kids under 13. I suggest that parents skip through the bad parts, or talk to your kids about what is in the movie.
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| Studio: | New Line |
| Director: | Roger Kumble |
| Cast: | Amy Smart, Anna Faris, Ryan Reynolds |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Run time: | 96 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | November 23, 2005 |
| DVD release date: | March 7, 2006 |
| MPAA rating: | PG-13 |
| MPAA explanation: | sexual content including some dialogue. |
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