Review- "Friends With Benefits" - A fun, involving and energetic sex-comedy/drama that will more than likely end up as one of the year's best feel good experiences. Some refreshing, rapid-fire dialogue, excellent cinematography featuring New York City and Los Angeles as backdrops and the genuine chemistry between Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake pretty much makes this one a winner in my book.
Kunis is gorgeous to look at in every frame she's in and is growing by leaps and bounds as an actress while Timberlake continues to surprise- he's one of the more talented and likeable young male actors working today. Although some of the film is admirably raunchy, my comrades wishing to catch a glimpse of Mila running around naked will be disappointed (there's a butt double used in her only "nude" scene). True to today's "climate", there's plenty of Justin's bare arse on display- that's pretty much my only complaint with the film, and it's obviously a small nit-pick :)
A very strong supporting cast is rounded out by Patricia Clarkson, Woody Harrelson, Richard Jenkins (who shines in the film's most poignant moment) and Jenna Elfman. Expect cameos by Emma Stone and Shaun White.
From the Director of "Easy A"- those who liked that film should definitely check this out. Hell, there's even a very infectious soundtrack that reels you in.
Highly Recommended-
8.5 outta 10
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