Just Friends (2005)

Director:

Roger Kumble

Writer (WGA):

Adam 'Tex' Davis (written by)

Release Date:

23 November 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

Moments like this have been ruining friendships for centuries.

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

School | High School | Best Friends | Hollywood | Christmas

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Ryan Reynolds	...	Chris Brander
Amy Smart	...	Jamie Palamino
Anna Faris	...	Samantha James
Chris Klein	...	Dusty Dinkleman
Chris Marquette	...	Mike Brander (as Christopher Marquette)
Giacomo Beltrami	...	Young Mike Brander
Fred Ewanuick	...	Clark
Amy Matysio	...	Darla
Julie Hagerty	...	Carol Brander
Wendy Anderson	...	Mrs. Palamino
Barry Flatman	...	Mr. Palamino
Devyn Burant	...	Brett
Jaden Ryan	...	Joey
Annie Brebner	...	Sarah
Mike O'Brien	...	Hockey Dad

Also Known As:

Just Friends - No Sex (Germany) (DVD title)
Simplement amis? (Canada: French title)
Wild X-mas (Germany)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual content including some dialogue.

Runtime:

96 min

Country:

Germany | USA | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

UK:12A | Australia:M | Ireland:12A | Netherlands:MG6 | Iceland:L | Singapore:NC-16 | Brazil:12 | Canada:PG (Ontario) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #41931) | Malaysia:U | South Korea:15 | Germany:6 | Portugal:M/12 | Malaysia:18SX | Finland:K-11 | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Inferno Distribution

Trivia:

It took 4 hours just to make the 12 pound face on Ryan Reynolds.

Goofs:

Continuity: At the start of the movie when Jamie and Chris are at her graduation party and they are in her room, when Jamie first jumps on the bed she is rolling around and you can see her underwear. About a minute later she is tickling Chris and leans down towards his abdomen, and her butt is in the air towards the camera, you can clearly see she has on black shorts underneath her dress. Then another minute later she leans over again and there are no shorts!

Quotes:

Chris' Mom: You don't need to show off to impress Jamie. You should just be yourself.
[starts singing]
Chris' Mom: Be yourself! Be yourself. Be yourself.
[runs off]
Chris' Mom: Now come on, Mike and I are making snow angels!
Chris: I don't want to be myself.

Movie Connections:

References "Punk'd" (2003)

Soundtrack:

Twilight Zone

Just like "Friends Zone", starts off really good, but when it gets down to business and wants the truth, it abruptly ends

"Just Friends" is one of the best romantic comedies I have seen in a long time, but my only problem was on how it ended because it seemed like it just wanted to get it done and over with. But I could relate to Amy Smart's character in some ways, so being able to be in touch with the film I think helped a great deal. Also, I loved the jokes! Anna Farris is one of my favorite comedic actresses, she knows how to carry a joke and make her character so funny! She's just a hoot in this film! Amy and Ryan looked so cute together in this film and the jokes are non stop. The love story is also very touching and I think a ton of people could relate to it. So, I would highly recommend this film for a good laugh and a touching one at that. So, sit back and enjoy!

8/10