Nothing new in Hollywood.

Rating: 4/10 (5 December 2012)

The premise of "Friendships with benefits" is not a novel thing in Hollywood. Some might even say that it is a very old motif and lacking in originality. And, "They" would be right! More so, when two extremely similar films are released within the very same year. If you missed it, the other one is No Strings Attached and looks like a carbon copy of Friends with Benefits. The punch lines and jokes delivered by main leads, Kunis and Timberlake, are often clinical and sound rushed in. It fails to connect emotionally, seemingly missing the mark as a romantic comedy; On the other hand, the comedic parts are rather acceptable, due to the help of supporting cast- Specifically, a note worthy performance from Woody Harrelson and amusing cameo appearances by Shaun White. I have no problem believing that Kunis and Timberlake are good off screen friends. But, on screen, they completely lack chemistry thus leaving the stereotyped ending lifeless and unromantic! If you are looking for a good romantic comedy, this movie isn't it.