Friends With Benefits Movie Blurb by Shale July 23, 2011 Another formulaic romantic comedy! In fact, this romcom had an absurd romcom starring Jason Segel playing in the background to show the fantasy mindset of one of the characters. But, to the real story. We open with Dylan (Justin Timberlake) breaking up with his girlfriend, juxtaposed with Jamie (Mila Kunis) breaking up with her boyfriend. Dylan, is doing his very popular Website from LA and being recruited for a job at GQ magazine in NYC. Jamie is the headhunter who has invested in him to take the job. She meets him at the airport, they spend some time together and well, you already know where this has to go. Jamie Shows Dylan New York Both Dylan and Jamie are giving up on relationships so they hit it off as business acquaintances and decide to just have sex with each other without a relationship, you know, friends with benefits. Dylan & Jamie 'Aha' Moment Gotta say the bedroom scene with Jamie and Dylan was quite refreshing and tho there was no actual risqué nudity (Well, Justin Timberlake does have a cute butt) what was implied was refreshingly real for this R-rated romcom. Lots of under cover oral, lots of playfulness and even a comic piss break. However, as I recall young person sex, there was not that much talking once we were in bed - we just did it - with just minimal instruction from a partner. Dylan's Robe Going 'Oops' Actually, I found myself laughing quite a bit in this movie - it was fast paced and the lines were quick and funny. Jamie's flaky mother Lorna (Patricia Clarkson) shows up in her apartment at what would be an awkward moment except she is a product of the sexual revolution and it is all old hat for her. (She even mentioned that friends with benefits is a 70s concept. Yep, been there done that.) As Dylan and Jamie break their initial contract to not have a relationship, they travel to LA to meet his family and Jamie gets even more understanding of the guy she's been shagging. Dylan's sister is caring for their father (Richard Jenkins) who has Alzheimer's and there are some poignant scenes of reality that don't seem to fit in a romcom but it fleshes it out some more of Dylan's family history. Dylan's Dad Doesn't Like Wearing Pants Even tho the formula was the same as every other romcom, this one seemed funnier than most. Maybe the NYC setting helped (with a couple of flash mob scenes) Supporting cast member Woody Harrelson as a gay sports editor on the magazine gave more levity.
Was just about to say theres no way I'm going to bother with this movie. But now you mentioned Woodys role, got to see what happens, do we the the same ole overstereotyped shit? Otherwise, Timberlake? He still looks too boyish, what is he like mid 30s now? And Mila Kunis wouldnt be very believable as anything other than the baking cookies girl next door type. She's an actress that needs a serious makeover as a femme fatale, very intense eyes and a great look, but so far we get family guy voice overs, crappy sitcoms and stupid rom coms like this
No I havent. But did see Book of Eli, which was a lot better having her and Denzel in it. Timberlake is one where I just dont get the girls, sure he can sing and dance, some catchy tunes, but has the sex appeal of a pizza delivery boy. She's more on the sultry side of things, so match her up with a guy more broody would have been better. Rom Coms are all about matching up the chemistry of the two leads, there is just no appeal with this pairing, even though it might be a good movie
He was great in Alpha Dog, and my girl dug him in that, but I'm with you. He looks like a 13 year old that got lucky with the facial hair and height parts of puberty. [/QUOTE] She's more on the sultry side of things, so match her up with a guy more broody would have been better. Rom Coms are all about matching up the chemistry of the two leads, there is just no appeal with this pairing, even though it might be a good movie[/QUOTE]I agree there too. It's a very aesthetic pairing that doesn't match in any way. Not even in an ironic mismatch sense. That seems to be a problem in most modern rom-coms.
i've read other reviews of this movie actually, and surprisingly the chemistry between these two actors has been praised more so than anything else the movie altogether has had great reviews.
Same with Bieber I suppose, if he didnt have Gomez hanging off his arm, I'd swear blind he was one of our team. Just soooo looks like she's the baby sitter, or a cougar at 17 Timberlake / Kunis remind me of that
I'm not one of your team, if that's what you meant by our. (Though, I may play for both) I like the babysitter comparison. I had a babysitter that liked touching my bum (on the outside =P).. How in the hell did he score her?
Ah, no, I was just referring to us in general. But you shouldnt have bothered. Dont do that kind of thing around the chics, its not going to sound too secure to them, even though you were actually trying to assert that in the first place. I know what you mean, but they mistranslate guy talk
I hate to disagree with you but since I have actually seen the movie and you have not my opinion of their chemistry on screen in this flick might be more informed than yours. It worked. That was part of what made the flick fun - that and the few good lines of script. (And, don't dismiss the sexiness of the pizza delivery boys.)
Eh, I'm more concerned about guys since I got me a girl. It's up to her to find chicks for us; I heard it doesn't work well when the fellow does it.
Fair enough, you caught me, just waffling on. I'll be more honest, he doesnt do anything for me, thus there are no hot guys in it, so yeah, couldnt be bothered. Captain America on the other hand
Mila Kunis needs to start picking her movies better. A movie as good as black swan, then a romantic comedy with Justin timberlake? Really?? Timberlake annoys the hell out of me.. So I won't see it unless I hear some really good things about it. (and gross to captain America. The action movie I am looking forward to this summer is cowboys vs aliens)
I'm biased against Captain America because, fuck Marvel, and the dude playing Captain America wasn't even a very good Johnny Storm, and he's a much less demanding character (even if Captain America is equally one-dimensional).
