A funny "re-make" of No Strings Attached that I didn't think was as good. I do like Portman better though. I say B

Rating: Null/10 (24 October 2011)

"Are you asking me out? I mean, I'm the only friend you have in New York - you don't wanna complicate that." When Dylan (Timberlake) is lured to New York for a job by Jamie (Kunis) they become friends. After a night of romantic comedy watching they begin to talk about how "broken" they are. After a deal is worked out they become "Friends With Benefits", but, predictably, that only makes things worse. The plot to this is almost the same as "No Strings Attached". After having seen that one, I didn't think this one was as good. Most of it probably has to do with the fact that I think Portman is hotter then Kunis though. Also No Strings felt less girlie to me, and I can't explain why. While Timberlake was pretty funny, and Woody Harrelson had some funny lines (but did tend to go over the top) the movie really seemed to drag for me. I did like the fact that the movie tried to make fun of all other romantic comedies (from dialog, to settings, to music) but I still got bored in parts. I think that, like me, when compared to "No Strings Attached" you will pick a favorite based on the main actors. That is because it basically the same movie. Much like "Deep Impact" & "Armageddon". Overall, a funny movie that is not as good as the "original". I give it a B.
*Also try - No Strings Attached