Review of Friends (With Benefits) (2010) by Kannan V — 22 Jul 2012

Friends With Benefits (2011) - 3/5 - Will Cluck strikes his third film with the right chord by the fast paced narration of showcasing an 'undefined' contemporary love situation with the aid of alluring chemistry of Timberlake & Kunis. This rom-com does has his cliché bits but is saved by the enticing lead pair and performances which never drains out throughout.

'Friends with Benefit' is smart not only in its witty one liner but also chuckles with situational comic moments which are smart and innovative. The trio writers of the film also injects , clash of L.A and N.Y culture, Sean Wright aggression, a gay man's take towards love, an Alzheimer patient's long lost true love, aiming to spice up the narration and succeeds big time.

However, the film loses its momentum when it hits the end of the second act and settles down very ordinarily. The message was quite clear that boy-girl relationship when entangles in sex, even if they lie its nothing emotional, fate and destiny will not agree. However, the last shot of the film was ambiguous showing the lead pair unable to control their sexual desires, at a restaurant. What a bizarre way to end the film but vitally misleading.

In overall, 'Friends with Benefits' does offer a good time of enticing entertainment which was aimed for.