Review of Just Friends (2005) by Noah M — 09 Jul 2018

This movie is boring but Ryan Reynolds performance makes up for what the movie lacks.

This review of Just Friends (2005) was written by Noah M on 09 Jul 2018.

Just Friends has generally received positive reviews.

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