Review of Just Friends (2012) by Angelina C — 20 Jan 2011

A potentially sweet love story painfully ruined by ridiculous slapsticks. An abundance of caricatures characters here.

This review of Just Friends (2012) was written by Angelina C on 20 Jan 2011.

Just Friends has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Maverick G (114) on 29 Apr 2016

One of Ryan Reynolds best and most entertaining performances, Just Friends is a funny rom-com with some heart…

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By Miranda Z (124) on 28 Jun 2015

Outrageous film with an occasional laugh...but so much of the story is just too ridiculous. 2 stars…

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By Linda F (116) on 01 May 2015

Another one of those types of movies that gets a 41% rating from critics & a 72% rating from actual viewers…

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By Simon B (532) on 05 Dec 2015

Can't believe the critics didn't rate it more highly, constant gags and great characters, one of my all time favourite comedies…

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By April B (119) on 04 Dec 2018

This is one of my favorite movies, Christmas or otherwise. The brotherly relationship featured is so genuine and funny and warms the heart…

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By Cameron F (394) on 29 Apr 2016

One of Ryan Reynolds best and most entertaining performances, Just Friends is a funny rom-com with some heart…

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By Dylan F (275) on 26 Oct 2018

Funny, smart, charming, clever, charismatic. Enough about Ryan Reynolds and the cast. This movie is great. One of the best holiday films ever…

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By Andrew O (949) on 14 Aug 2016

Just Friends is the romantic goofball comedy that you expect from the previews, synopsis, or even just the DVD cover that features a fat Ryan…

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By Champ S (292) on 08 Jul 2017

Pretty nice and warming story about high school relationship with funny Ryan Reynolds…

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By Justin P (579) on 29 May 2016

There isn't enough material in the movie to be rooting for the protagonist, and the rocky narrative doesn't have any real payoff…

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