Review of Friends with Money (2006) by Sabrina M — 26 Jan 2009

This had more comedy in the previews than the actual film. Undeniably depressing.

This review of Friends with Money (2006) was written by Sabrina M on 26 Jan 2009.

Friends with Money has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Rachel M (709) on 27 Feb 2013

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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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