Just Friends
Just Friends

Just Friends

2005Movie94 minEnglish

While visiting his hometown during Christmas, a man comes face-to-face with his old high school crush whom he was best friends with – a woman whose rejection of him turned him into a ferocious womanizer.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes34%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users75%
Director: Roger KumbleGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Chris Brander, a successful record producer, returns to his hometown for the holidays. He attempts to rekindle a romance with his high school best friend, Jamie, but his past insecurities and the meddling of his eccentric former girlfriend, Samantha, complicate his efforts. Chris must navigate his feelings and overcome his awkward past to win Jamie's heart.

Critical Reception

Just Friends received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and raunchy humor as major drawbacks. Audiences, however, tended to respond more favorably, appreciating the comedic performances and the romantic storyline, especially around the holiday season.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on crude jokes and a formulaic romantic comedy plot.
  • Ryan Reynolds' comedic timing is a saving grace, but it's not enough to elevate the material.
  • Anna Faris delivers a memorable, albeit over-the-top, performance as the quirky ex-girlfriend.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film's humor and the chemistry between the main cast, finding it to be a fun and entertaining romantic comedy, particularly for holiday viewing. Some users noted that the plot was predictable but forgave it due to the comedic elements and the overall lighthearted tone.

Fun Fact

The film's soundtrack features several songs performed by Ryan Reynolds' character, Chris Brander, showcasing his character's profession as a record producer.

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itsogs

itsogs

Just came across this one (2023] and although I am a big fan of the lead actors, I consider this movie to be as cheesy as they come. I didn't see it in the theater, but at this point, I didn't miss anything. Wasted time on this, needless to...
Reno

Reno

**The comedy about a second chance.** I'm reviewing a decade old film. This kind of themes is very much done for the current era, particularly in Hollywood. You can't believe this guy did a film like this back then. I'm obviously talking...