Just Friends (2005) (PG-13)

Quicklook Rating★★

synopsis

When Chris, a likable, high-school loser, finally gathers the courage to reveal his love to Jamie -- the girl of his dreams and a super cool cheerleader -- she rejects him, saying she just wants to be friends. So, he moves across the country and transforms himself into a selfish, womanizing and successful music executive. But, 10 years later, circumstances bring him back to his home town and fate reconnects him with the "just friends" girl of his dreams. Suddenly, Chris has the chance to undo the past, but unbelievably, he finds it more difficult to romance Jamie than it was 10 years ago. Can one escape the clutches of the "friend zone?" Is it possible to go from "just friend" to boyfriend? Chris is about to find out the hard way.

MovieGoer Review

Despite a few bone-tickling moments, the romantic comedy Just Friends is, well, just OK.

Story

Chris Brander (Ryan Reynolds), a smooth L.A. music exec, used to be shy, fat and the butt of jokes back in high school. The... MORE

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synopsis

When Chris, a likable, high-school loser, finally gathers the courage to reveal his love to Jamie -- the girl of his dreams and a super cool cheerleader -- she rejects him, saying she just wants to be friends. So, he moves across the country and transforms himself into a selfish, womanizing and successful music executive. But, 10 years later, circumstances bring him back to his home town and fate reconnects him with the "just friends" girl of his dreams. Suddenly, Chris has the chance to undo the past, but unbelievably, he finds it more difficult to romance Jamie than it was 10 years ago. Can one escape the clutches of the "friend zone?" Is it possible to go from "just friend" to boyfriend? Chris is about to find out the hard way.

MovieGoer Review

Despite a few bone-tickling moments, the romantic comedy Just Friends is, well, just OK.

Story

Chris Brander (Ryan Reynolds), a smooth L.A. music exec, used to be shy, fat and the butt of jokes back in high school. The... MORE