Review of Friends with Benefits (2011) by Bess C — 17 Jul 2012

Predictable and missable. But I'm giving it a couple of stars because Justin Timberlake got more than a couple of laughs out of me at least.

This review of Friends with Benefits (2011) was written by Bess C on 17 Jul 2012.

Friends with Benefits has generally received positive reviews.

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