The ULTIMATE Date Movie, truly fantastic, cute and funny!!

Rating: Null/10 (8 August 2011)

As many, many have pointed out Friends With Benefits is practically a carbon copy of the earlier release No String Attached. The difference? Friends With Benefits did everything right!! It really is the stereotypical romantic comedy but holds no punches and even takes time to poke fun at itself and the entire genre but unapologetically serves up exactly what it makes fun of. Irony! The laughs are non stop, and the adult humor is without pause throughout the whole thing. They could have easily toned down the adult tone but given the film is about sex it makes more sense to have a good ol' fashion R Rated comedies which are already ruling this summer anyways. It is simply fun to watch and yes it does end up pulling out the predictability you can expect from any romantic comedy but wouldn't you be disappointed if it didn't? As mentioned they manage to poke fun of itself and its own genre and ends with a cute heartwarming ending that wraps everything up.
First of all let me just say that Justin Timberlake is going to be become a Hollywood A-Lister. His charisma on screen, his comedic talent, and his acting ability is outstanding! He makes the film worthwhile for anyone and handily carries the film. Mila Kunis gives one of her best performances since That 70's Show. Her character is stereotypical to a T. The hot young successful woman with a wild side that makes the male lead do things he would never have done before making him fall head over heels for her. But she is terrific and fun to watch and the chemistry between Kunis and Timberlake is near legendary. As far as I'm concerned it's Richard Gere/Julia Roberts worthy. They are great together. The supporting cast is nothing short of brilliant. Patricia Clarkson, Jenna Elfman, and the amazing Richard Jenkins are absolutely terrific in their respective roles. The only disappointing performance is that of Woody Harrelson whose 'gay' character is way overdone and becomes annoying rather than endearing when everyone else grows on you.
Director Will Gluck is fairly new to directing but he has hit two big home runs in my book. First was the sleeper hit Easy A which seems to have made Emma Stone (who makes a small cameo in this film) an A-Lister pardon the pun and now this film. Simply he knows how to entertain and I think he has a big eye for talent. I doubt that Gluck will ever take home an Academy Award but he will entertain without a doubt. I know how some reviewers will take this film...predictable, mushy, overly dramatic in spots but I am judging this by sheer and utter entertainment value and I was thrilled with how entertaining it was. It is truly the perfect date movie because girls will love it and guys can enjoy it just as much for the comedy and the performances. An A+ movie experience!! 8.5/10