Review of Friends with Kids (2012) by Radhika R — 21 Mar 2013

Cliche ridden vanity project, starring two likeable supporting actors who are unfortunately in way over their heads in these starring roles.

This review of Friends with Kids (2012) was written by Radhika R on 21 Mar 2013.

Friends with Kids has generally received mixed reviews.

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I love Ben from parks and rec, and he can do no wrong, so I'm partial to this movie. Loved it. Its such an adorable love story…

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By Jaime M (168) on 16 Aug 2014

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By Mike B (1,929) on 22 Feb 2014

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By Sue S (215) on 18 Feb 2014

I liked this movie ok enough, but good GRIEF was that one of the worst last minute of a movie EVER? Who in the world would say that…

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By Lucero C (244) on 20 May 2014

This is such a great film!! Everything about it feels very real and raw! love the chemistry between jennifer and adam, so great…

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By Kaie D (1) on 15 Jul 2014

Shocked that Jennifer Westfeldt would've signed off on what could be one of the worst movie endings of the 21st century so far…

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By Darielys R (1) on 29 Jan 2014

With an interesting story, a good script full of cute dialogue written and directed by Jennifer Westfeldt, a great cast headed by Adam Scott,…

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