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Friends with Benefits (2011)

 -  Comedy | Romance  -  22 July 2011 (USA)
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While trying to avoid the clichés of Hollywood romantic comedies, Dylan and Jamie soon discover however that adding the act of sex to their friendship does lead to complications.

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Storyline

Jamie (Mila Kunis) is a New York head-hunter trying to sign Los Angeles-based Dylan (Justin Timberlake) for her client. When he takes the job and makes the move, they quickly become friends. Their friendship turns into a friendship with benefits, but with Jamie's emotionally damaged past and Dylan's history of being emotionally unavailable, they have to try to not fall for each other the way Hollywood romantic comedies dictate. Written by napierslogs

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job | new york | break up | sex | oral sex | See more »

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Friendship is a four-letter word. See more »

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Comedy | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violent content and brief sexuality | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

22 July 2011 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Amigos con beneficios  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$18,622,150 (USA) (22 July 2011)

Gross:

$55,802,754 (USA) (16 September 2011)
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Trivia

"Bryce", the male lead in the fictional romantic comedy shown throughout the film is played by 'Jason Segel (I)' in an uncredited role. He also appeared as Mila Kunis's love interest in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and as Justin Timberlake's romantic rival in Bad Teacher, both romantic comedies. See more »

Goofs

After watching the romantic movie Jamie goes to the kitchen for some beer and then takes the garbage out. But the garbage reappears now and then in front of the couch. See more »

Quotes

Jamie: Oh... my butt
Dylan: What?
Jamie: My Butt!
Dylan: Really?
Jamie: No! My butt is cramping. Can you grab a pillow?
Dylan:
  • Dylan puts a pillow in her low back...

Dylan: So... there is no butt?
Jamie: NO
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Crazy Credits

At the end the credits are passed trough the screen by hands like using a touch screen. See more »

Connections

References Seinfeld (1990) See more »

Soundtracks

"Magic Carpet Ride (Philip Steir Remix)"
Written by John Kay and Rushton Moreve (as Rushton John Moreve)
Performed by Steppenwolf
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Better Than Expected, But Nothing New
6 December 2011 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

Watch this if...you are in the mood for an adult-oriented romantic comedy that has a great pace and manages to appeal to both genders.

Acting/Casting: 6.5* - Timberlake and Kunis are very good in the lead roles and the supporting cast is well put together. Honestly, Timberlake surprised me a bit with his performance.

Directing/Cinematography/Technical: 6* - There is a lot of great scenery of LA and New York in the film. The movie also has a great pace, which can be attributed to the directing.

Plot/Characters: 6* - Nothing new in the storyline with this movie, but it is done fairly well. Guy and girl are friends and decide to have no strings attached sex, but of course that is hard to do.

Entertainment Value: 7* - As mentioned, this movie is appealing to both genders and is fast paced and entertaining. I would recommend to anyone looking for a good romantic comedy that would interest both members in the relationship.

My Score: 6.5+6+6+7 = 25.5/4 = 6.4


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this or no strings attached? immjennifer
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