Review of Just Friends (2005) by Rob G — 23 Jun 2012

This movie is a perfectly paced, hilarious classic. It is worth noting that the critics rate comedies lower than other genres consistently, so I would not pay a bit of attention to the critics. The ones that didn't care for it, just didn't get it.

Reynolds and Smart have terrific chemistry in the film, which is the underpinning of a great romantic comedy. Ryan Reynolds wit is terrific and the screenplay comes off as genuine. Anna Faris gives one of her best performances as the narcissistic rock star. It is similar to Raising Arizona in the remarkable number of one-of-a-kind characters in this film.

We watch this movie every year at Christmas time. For my family, it is a classic.