The appealing (albeit familiar) premise is employed to distressingly (and predominantly) lackluster effect by Kumble...

| Original Score: 1.5/4 | Nov 18, 2020

An unexpectedly enjoyable film featuring fine performances from Amy Smart, Ryan Reynolds, Chris Klein, and Julie Hagerty.

| Original Score: 3.0/4.0 | Sep 13, 2020

This movie had some good ideas, but never gelled.

| Nov 6, 2019

Despite the best efforts from Reynolds and Faris, the film winds up being just as conventional as any of the genre. [Full Review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 2/5 | Nov 6, 2019

Worth watching just for Christopher Marquette's hilarious turn as Chris's pain-in-the-neck brother, this obnoxious comedy has a generous helping of natural, surprising laughs amid the bumptious stupidity.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 6, 2019

No matter what filmmakers intend, fat suits always take over the movies they're in.

| Apr 26, 2018

Not particularly original, Just Friends works largely due to Reynolds' screen charisma and comic timing, but it does work, and works well.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Mar 29, 2011

Embraces its silliness and still comes out a mostly hilarious experience...

| Apr 29, 2009

Despite a rich premise, Just Friends ultimately fails to live up to its early potential, settling into broad comedy that shortchanges the romantic possibilities.

| Jul 23, 2008

No one will be surprised by the plot machinations that ensue, but the film is saved from utter tedium thanks to a relatively intelligent screenplay and the amiability of the leads.

| Mar 1, 2007

Um bom conceito (e no estou dizendo que este bom) s funciona quando amparado por um bom roteiro. E definitivamente no isto que ocorre aqui.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jun 9, 2006

Every single person operates with the maturity and common sense of a dog chasing its tail. Into a tree.

| Original Score: 0.5/4 | May 4, 2006

Funnier than it has any right to be, thanks to Reynolds’ charisma and Faris's bubbleheaded blonde.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 1, 2006

Painfully light on laughs.

| Original Score: C | Mar 20, 2006

Bursting at the seams with lashings of heart, this is comedy at its broadest, with larger-than-life situations, a smartly sharp script and knock-out performances from an instantly likeable cast.

| Feb 3, 2006

Reynolds' brand of sarcastic humour suits his part well, whilst Smart is as adorable here as she was in The Butterfly Effect.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 7, 2006

There are other flaws, but for the most part, Cruel Intentions helmer Roger Kumble delivers an enjoyably anarchic romp.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 27, 2005

Reynolds and kooky sidekick Faris carry a weak script.

Full Review | Original Score: C+ | Dec 26, 2005

Just Friends is sweet and mostly pleasant to pass the time with...but there's little justification to enter into a serious engagement with it.

| Original Score: C | Dec 22, 2005

| Original Score: 7/10 | Dec 16, 2005