Friends With Benefits
Friends With Benefits

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Friends With Benefits

2015
Movie
91 min
Spanish

Saldivar is being blackmailed by employee Godinez, who knows his dark secret. He will try everything to end the extortion.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users72%
Director: Will GluckGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

New York art director Dylan and Los Angeles magazine editor Jamie decide to add a no-strings-attached sexual element to their budding friendship. They navigate the complexities of their arrangement, agreeing not to fall in love, while simultaneously dealing with their own romantic disappointments and the interference of their eccentric families. As their platonic and physical relationship deepens, they find themselves confronting the very emotions they swore to avoid.

Critical Reception

Friends with Benefits received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised the chemistry between the leads and the witty dialogue. However, some critics found the premise to be formulaic and predictable, comparing it unfavorably to similar romantic comedies. Audiences generally enjoyed the film, appreciating its humor and the performances of Kunis and Timberlake.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the chemistry between Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake.

  • Noted for its witty dialogue and modern take on the rom-com genre.

  • Criticized by some for its predictable plot and reliance on familiar tropes.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's humor, the chemistry of the lead actors, and its relatable portrayal of modern dating dynamics. Some viewers found the storyline to be fun and engaging, though a segment felt it was a bit formulaic.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'Now What,' and the script was initially developed by Screen Gems in 2008 before Will Gluck came aboard to direct and rewrite it.

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