Review of Friends with Kids (2012) by Jennifer C — 17 Aug 2012

My perfect type of film. Independent...funny...poignant.

This review of Friends with Kids (2012) was written by Jennifer C on 17 Aug 2012.

Friends with Kids has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Matthew P (1,636) on 16 Jul 2014

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By Jeffrey N (285) on 08 Oct 2014

An epic failure of a movie that spends too much time on two moderately appealing characters and never expands on 4 other equally-as-interesting…

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By Lindsey L (93) on 12 Jul 2014

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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 Asa B (508) on 19 Jan 2014

Don't eat before watching Friends with Kids because it will test your gag reflex. In the first 5 minutes of this rom/com + kids…

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By Richard D (1,732) on 11 Nov 2014

A movie about the uncontrollable variable of timing in life and love…

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By Leigh Paatsch (1,103) for Herald Sun (Australia) (1,081) on 13 Jun 2018

A strong support cast (featuring Bridesmaids trio Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Chris O'Dowd) are just as amusing as the leads…

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By Brandon W (1,786) on 23 Aug 2014

Jennifer Westfeldt's first movie is a great movie. The acting and how funny it is are the highlights of the film…

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By Diana D (157) on 10 Oct 2014

It had funny moments but I laughed hardest at the kids in the bloopers. Parts were funny true but also exaggerated…

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