02-20-2012, 03:53 PM
If DM can name drop 'The Truth about Cats and Dogs', I guess I need to fess up to the fact that I saw this film over the weekend. It was supposed to be funnier that you expected. It wasn't. It was exactly as I expected. I should have done this review by looking at the poster.
Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake star as the titular friends. Timberlake relocates to New York to take a job for GQ. Kunis is the headhunter who convinces him to take the job. After they both have break ups they ask the time immemorial question, why can't have girls and boys have sex without complications. Naturally, they act this impulse and start their friends with benefits relationship. Trouble ensues when they go off to pursue their own soul mates, not knowing they were already with the person they were supposed to be with.
I admit, I love Romcoms when they are good. This one tried to turn the stereotypes on their heads but failed. it all seemed very forced. But they had to make the film. Many advertisers had spent tons of money on product placement and that had to get used. (I'm looking at you MetLife) The one odd thing was the big scientology joke in the middle which was then followed by a scene with Jenna Elfman, noted scientologist.
Woody Harrelson is also in the film as the gay sports writer at GQ who has a passion for fonts. Look at me, I'm a quriky gay guy. Naturally he has the sage relationship advice for our hero.
Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake star as the titular friends. Timberlake relocates to New York to take a job for GQ. Kunis is the headhunter who convinces him to take the job. After they both have break ups they ask the time immemorial question, why can't have girls and boys have sex without complications. Naturally, they act this impulse and start their friends with benefits relationship. Trouble ensues when they go off to pursue their own soul mates, not knowing they were already with the person they were supposed to be with.
I admit, I love Romcoms when they are good. This one tried to turn the stereotypes on their heads but failed. it all seemed very forced. But they had to make the film. Many advertisers had spent tons of money on product placement and that had to get used. (I'm looking at you MetLife) The one odd thing was the big scientology joke in the middle which was then followed by a scene with Jenna Elfman, noted scientologist.
Woody Harrelson is also in the film as the gay sports writer at GQ who has a passion for fonts. Look at me, I'm a quriky gay guy. Naturally he has the sage relationship advice for our hero.
So much for the flickr badge idea. Dammit
