Just Friends (2005)

Director:

Roger Kumble

Writer (WGA):

Adam 'Tex' Davis (written by)

Release Date:

23 November 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

Moments like this have been ruining friendships for centuries.

Plot:

While visiting his hometown during Christmas, a man comes face-to-face with his old high school crush whom he was best friends with -- a woman whose rejection of him turned him into a ferocious womanizer.

Plot Keywords:

School | High School | Best Friends | Hollywood | Christmas

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Ryan Reynolds	...	Chris Brander
Amy Smart	...	Jamie Palamino
Anna Faris	...	Samantha James
Chris Klein	...	Dusty Dinkleman
Chris Marquette	...	Mike Brander (as Christopher Marquette)
Giacomo Beltrami	...	Young Mike Brander
Fred Ewanuick	...	Clark
Amy Matysio	...	Darla
Julie Hagerty	...	Carol Brander
Wendy Anderson	...	Mrs. Palamino
Barry Flatman	...	Mr. Palamino
Devyn Burant	...	Brett
Jaden Ryan	...	Joey
Annie Brebner	...	Sarah
Mike O'Brien	...	Hockey Dad

Also Known As:

Just Friends - No Sex (Germany) (DVD title)
Simplement amis? (Canada: French title)
Wild X-mas (Germany)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual content including some dialogue.

Runtime:

96 min

Country:

Germany | USA | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

UK:12A | Australia:M | Ireland:12A | Netherlands:MG6 | Iceland:L | Singapore:NC-16 | Brazil:12 | Canada:PG (Ontario) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #41931) | Malaysia:U | South Korea:15 | Germany:6 | Portugal:M/12 | Malaysia:18SX | Finland:K-11 | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Inferno Distribution

Trivia:

It took 4 hours just to make the 12 pound face on Ryan Reynolds.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Chris, Jamie and his Mom are watching home videos in the living room, in one of the video shots, where there is a close up on Chris' "fat face", you can see part of his fat suit peeling of his chin.

Quotes:

Samantha James: [singing on her guitar] Forgiveness, is more than saying sorry. To forgive is divine. So let's have a glass of wine. And have make-up sex until the end of time, time, time, time, timmmmmmeee! Time.

Movie Connections:

References Airplane! (1980)

Soundtrack:

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

See this movie!!!

Just Friends is a very good comedy to go see during the holidays. It takes off with a hilarious start but gets a little weak during the last 10 minutes, however the rest is hilarious! Anna Farris is the funniest crazy girl since Isla Fisher (the red head who played Gloria Cleary in Wedding Crashers) She does a very good job of coming off as a Paris Hilton mixed with Ashlee Simpson! Too funny! If you like romantic comedies (no this is not a chick flick) then this will be perfect for you! Chris's younger brother also does a nice performance of making sure his older brother Chris is well informed that he is a loser that can't "boink" the girl of his dreams while trying to get-it-on with Sam (the crazy girl played by Anna Farris) Either way, this movie appeals to all in need of a good laugh this holiday season. Do Not Miss It!