# Talk:Friends with Benefits (film)

There have been repeated attempts recently to edit the page by drawing comparisons of Friends with Benefits to No Strings Attached and, in effect, stating that this is a rip off of No Strings Attached, or just copying the story.  I feel it is important to point out a few details.  First of all, the films were shot at almost the same time.  NSA began production in May of 2010 and FWB began production in July of 2010.  That is very close on a film production schedule.  Secondly, the fact is FWB registered the title of "Friends with Benefits" first and that is why they kept that title while the Ivan Reitman film needed to be re-named to NSA.  The fact is FWB is not ripping off the other film, as they were in production at the same time.  It is simply a case of NSA being released first.  I think there should be a reasonable understanding that all rom-coms have a simple and similar plot line.....boy meets girl, boy gets girl.  This in not exactly new stuff.  The fact that both of these films share a similar theme in terms of how their relationship begins is irrelevant and does not need to be stated in the article in a way that suggests it is a rip off.  Nor should a personal opinion about any comparisons to another film be used in this context.  Especially when it is not part of the sourced and quoted material.  In the future, especially after the film is released, if a reliable source makes a comparison of the films, such as in review discussions, that is entirely different and within reason.Fsm83 (talk) 04:46, 10 June 2011 (UTC)
That having been said, the article *should* mention the notable similarities and release dates, with a link to the page delineating the many times this has happened. It's not a judgement, but it is notable.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.18.177.145 (talk) 19:27, 24 July 2011 (UTC) 

Other then sharing the basic theme of a relationship that begins with a non commital sexual relationship the films do not share a storyline that is notable or relevant.  Both follow what is a predictable storyline for all rom coms.  There is a link on both this article and the NSA article that link each film to the other with release date information.  This is also explained in the production notes section that the director and studio dealt with in terms of the timing of releases.Fsm83 (talk) 19:56, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

When Jamie picks up Dylan at the airport in the very beginning she has no name plate with his name on it. She improvises and uses the plate of another guy who is about to leave. She writes Dylans name on the back with her lipstick, but on the front side the name O. Penderghast is written. Funny to know that Emma Stone, who playes Dylans ex-girlfriend Kayla, plays the role of Olive Penderghast in the movie "Easy A" from 2010.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.228.17.200 (talk) 23:23, 5 September 2011 (UTC) 

What are they and why?--88.111.116.8 (talk) 19:22, 19 December 2012 (UTC)

I just looked at the article, and found it to be of good quality. I visited its talk page, and saw that it is a failed GAN. The reviewer didn't quite properly review it. Comparing this film to film like Avatar. Seriously? They found it "too short" to pass it, but there is no criterion that says "short articles can't pass GA". It already covers the major aspects – lead, plot, production, reviews, box-office. I think any film covering these aspects can surely meet criterion #3: "broad in coverage". I will do some work on it (not expansion as it does not need) and I am going to renominate it. -- Frankie talk 11:33, 29 August 2015 (UTC)

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