Review of Just Friends? (2009) by Carson M — 13 Aug 2012

An admitted guilty pleasure of mine, "Just Friends" is a charmingly and candidly honest comedy with some hilarious one liners and a gut-busting performance from Ryan Reynolds.

This review of Just Friends? (2009) was written by Carson M on 13 Aug 2012.

Just Friends? has generally received positive reviews.

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