Review of Friends (With Benefits) (2010) by Ron R — 28 May 2012

I liked "No Strings Attached" better...

This review of Friends (With Benefits) (2010) was written by Ron R on 28 May 2012.

Friends (With Benefits) has generally received mixed reviews.

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This was OK. Typical rom-com that is saved from complete mediocrity by the chemistry between Timberlake and Kunis…

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