Review of Friends with Money (2006) by Anneli Y — 04 May 2012

I was constantly waiting that something would happen...

This review of Friends with Money (2006) was written by Anneli Y on 04 May 2012.

Friends with Money has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Kirk Honeycutt (1,481) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 29 Nov 2014

A pitch-perfect ensemble comedy that burrows deep into the mind-set of white, upper middle-class Angelenos, anxious to strike the right balance…

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It doesn't always work, but even when if starts to feel a bit forced -- the actors' performances lift the film back up and keep it interesting…

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By Andrew O'hehir (1,324) for Salon.com (2,725) on 30 Sep 2014

This is a dense and sophisticated work about mortality, materialism, madness, jealousy and pity…

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By Stanley Kauffmann (447) for The New Republic (897) on 07 Jul 2013

Holofcener's new film is extraordinary: it engages us from beginning to end without strong narrative, or narratives…

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By David Ansen (1,073) for Newsweek (1,534) on 20 Jan 2015

Holofcener gets the milieu beguilingly right, but the abrupt ending leaves you wanting more…

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Unusually good character development. Great cast…

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I always like Jen Aniston n Joan Cusack.. they speak English..lol Jason Isaacs is a keeper too…

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