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Hitching an agreeable ride on the long coattails (or maybe gown trains) of Bridesmaids, Friends with Kids isn't in the same category of grown-up raunch, but it does occupy a similar realm of grown-up comedy about the contemporary late-30s crowd facing serious relationship issues with intelligence and aplomb. It's also a stroke of good fortune that Friends with Kids features a hefty portion of the same cast that made Bridesmaids such a hit. The stars of Friends with Kids are Jennifer Westfeldt (who also wrote and directed) and Adam Scott as Julie and Jason, BFFs who are strictly platonic but decide to have a child together out of mutual need, convenience, and familiarity. Their married friends have all brought kids into the world with mixed results, and they feel a little left out. Neither wants the burden of marriage and both profess to have no romantic inclination toward the other, even though it's pretty clear from the first scenes that the script is heading for a very predictable romantic conclusion. That's no spoiler, and it's also no sappy or formulaic rom-com equation. Julie and Jason make a successful go of co-raising their adorable little boy, sharing care and feeding duties from the safety of their individual upscale New York apartments that are on different floors of the same building. Concurrently with their parenting, each one is also playing the same old dating game that ranges from simple hookups to what looks like true love when Julie meets Kurt (Edward Burns) and Jason meets Mary Jane (Megan Fox). That's when the emotions start getting complicated and both realize that they may not have thought through their child-rearing plan or their honest feelings for each other thoroughly enough. Their married friends Ben and Missy and Alex and Leslie are played by Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Chris O'Dowd, and Maya Rudolph, who were part of the outstanding core cast of Bridesmaids. The entire ensemble in Friends with Kids is also pretty terrific in conveying a sense of how life and relationships change with time (and with kids). Alex and Leslie become stronger because of kids, Ben and Missy are torn apart, and Julie and Jason fall somewhere in between. Westfeldt's script and direction give a fairly New York-centric view of dating and relationships, which may grate on some people's nerves (movie New Yorkers can often seem like stereotypical snooty jerks). The movie doesn't always come across as unique from a stylistic perspective, and Westfeldt often steps into Woody Allen territory in her portrayal of New York neuroses. But she also brings her own gracefully original touch to the unfolding emotions. The dialogue is sharp and the comic sheen often belies a genuinely moving dramatic core. Even if it's sometimes hard to relate to these privileged, beautiful New York people whose only problems stem from their love life, Friends with Kids carries an honest heart of humor and modern romantic clout. --Ted Fry
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Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Jon Hamm star alongside Jennifer Westfeldt and Adam Scott in is a daring and hilarious ensemble comedy about a close-knit circle of friends whose lives change once they have kids. The last two singles in the group (Westfeldt and Scott) observe the effect that kids have had on their friends' relationships and wonder if there's a better way to make it work. When they decide to have a child together - and date other people, their unconventional 'experiment' leads everyone in the group to question the nature of friendship, family and, above all, true love. Also starring Chris O'Dowd, Megan Fox and Edward Burns, Friends With Kids delivers the laughs and the heart from beginning to end!
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45 of 56 people found the following review helpful
By Lauren
Format:Amazon Instant Video
I never write reviews. But I felt the need to defend this one because it's REALLY REALLY GOOD. Jennifer Westfeldt is wonderful. Adam Scott too. The supporting cast manages to pull off rich, 3-dimensional characters with little screen time because all characters are well-drawn and well-cast.
Think "When Harry Met Sally." There is no fake orgasm scene, but you do drop in and out of these people's lives as they inch closer toward each other and further away. Toward the end, I half expected Billy Crystal to show up and say "I came here tonight because when you realize that you want to spend the rest of your life with someone, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."
It might not be what people are used to in terms of a "romantic comedy" (or what passes for one today). Instead, it's engaging and true-to-life. I smiled more than I laughed, but I smiled a lot.
Think "When Harry Met Sally." There is no fake orgasm scene, but you do drop in and out of these people's lives as they inch closer toward each other and further away. Toward the end, I half expected Billy Crystal to show up and say "I came here tonight because when you realize that you want to spend the rest of your life with someone, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."
It might not be what people are used to in terms of a "romantic comedy" (or what passes for one today). Instead, it's engaging and true-to-life. I smiled more than I laughed, but I smiled a lot.
31 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Amazon Instant Video|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really tried to like this movie. It seemed to have the potential to win me over and I thought that in the last 5 minutes it was going to successfully warm my heart. As it turned out, the last 1 minute put such a rotten taste in my mouth that I wish that I could have those entire 108 minutes of my life back.
First off, I must disclaim that I am not a prude. I am a progressive man who understands that we live in modern times and I find validity in all sorts of relationship variants, family structure types, and believe that they all carry currency and have the potential to provide a meaningful, satisfactory life. With all that said, I must admit: this movie really disappointed me.
The entire premise of the film is superficial and the male main character, Jason (Adam Scott), is particularly irritatingly hollow. His world is viewed only through the lens of his sexual conquests. I found it totally uninteresting and certainly not worth the time spent on screen exploring this one-dimensional worldview. Next, the movie does everything in its power to create an awkward tension between Jason and Julie throughout the ENTIRE film, and then we are left to imagine it all working out in the last few moments that this tension magically resolves and they live happily ever after? Great care was taken to paint a realistic picture of parenthood (albeit, quite stereotypical, to be fair), a realistic view of the complexity of long term friendships between couples, and then, in the final moments of the film, we're delivered a COMPLETELY fake and forced resolution.... Read more ›
First off, I must disclaim that I am not a prude. I am a progressive man who understands that we live in modern times and I find validity in all sorts of relationship variants, family structure types, and believe that they all carry currency and have the potential to provide a meaningful, satisfactory life. With all that said, I must admit: this movie really disappointed me.
The entire premise of the film is superficial and the male main character, Jason (Adam Scott), is particularly irritatingly hollow. His world is viewed only through the lens of his sexual conquests. I found it totally uninteresting and certainly not worth the time spent on screen exploring this one-dimensional worldview. Next, the movie does everything in its power to create an awkward tension between Jason and Julie throughout the ENTIRE film, and then we are left to imagine it all working out in the last few moments that this tension magically resolves and they live happily ever after? Great care was taken to paint a realistic picture of parenthood (albeit, quite stereotypical, to be fair), a realistic view of the complexity of long term friendships between couples, and then, in the final moments of the film, we're delivered a COMPLETELY fake and forced resolution.... Read more ›
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Leanne
Format:Amazon Instant Video|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was really excited about this movie because of the cast and was extremely disappointed. The language is terrible throughout the movie. (I am not a prude, but F every other word jars me a bit.)
It was also a bit depressing if you are looking for a comedy. Just be warned.
It was also a bit depressing if you are looking for a comedy. Just be warned.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A.J.
Format:DVD
The acting in this movie was bad. Especially Jennifer Westfeldt. So annoying, she was. Worst scene was at the end when he comes back to prove his love for her and tells her to just let him f the s out of her. Who says that? And the fact that she said it back. Horrid.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Dave
Format:Amazon Instant Video
I don't want to put a spoiler here so I won't say anything about the ending. Sends a bad message.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By sns
Format:Amazon Instant Video|Amazon Verified Purchase
This movie depicts a man who has no respect for women, and does not love anyone except himself. In the end, he determines he does actually love his 'best friend' and baby's mama. He expresses this love by offering to F*#% the S*** out of her. So in the end, the selfish patriarchal male who uses women, and passes them off, does not reform. Instead, he convinces his long term 'best friend' to accept his offer to F*#% the S*** out of her.
This movie needed only some simple character adjustments to become a good movie. Had the writers simply allowed the primary male character to change the way he viewed women, then the film could have become a renaissance story. When this film ended I felt terrible for the poor woman who settled, not for the love of her life, but for acceptance from a misogynistic sexist idiot. This film had a few liberal left leaning indicators. One would think, the enlightened politically progressive people who made this movie would also push back against patriarchy and the objectification of women. But no! I wish we could understand the war on women is much more subtle, and is often being waged not in the workplace or congress, but in our entertainment.
This movie needed only some simple character adjustments to become a good movie. Had the writers simply allowed the primary male character to change the way he viewed women, then the film could have become a renaissance story. When this film ended I felt terrible for the poor woman who settled, not for the love of her life, but for acceptance from a misogynistic sexist idiot. This film had a few liberal left leaning indicators. One would think, the enlightened politically progressive people who made this movie would also push back against patriarchy and the objectification of women. But no! I wish we could understand the war on women is much more subtle, and is often being waged not in the workplace or congress, but in our entertainment.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Teri0320
Format:Amazon Instant Video
The trailer was misleading and made it look like a "funny" movie. It was not funny at all, and was in fact, very sad and depressing. I would not recommend this movie to anyone.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Amazon Instant Video
Another classic Rom-Com failure. The movie had a decent story line and a few good lines...almost enjoyable throughout most of the movie. And then they had to end it...I've never seen a worse ending in my life. Crude, lame and just terrible!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
I wanted to like it
But thought it was a pretty horrible movie. I waited for it to get better, but it didn't. There seemed to be a lot of ad-libbing and people talking over each other and the whole... Read more
Published 2 days ago by WC
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny movie
Good movie. IT depicted a lot of what married people go through. Enjoyable and funny. Not for teens, adult flick.
Published 2 days ago by X. Thorburn
3.0 out of 5 stars
Friends With Kids
The movie was fine but very predictable. It's a good way to relax if you are looking to just sit back and be entertained.
Published 3 days ago by CM
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
This could have been a classic romantic comedy. However, the film makers ruined it with profanity and a disappointing ending.
Published 5 days ago by Rod K
3.0 out of 5 stars
Harmless Fun
Some good chemistry and the Bridesmaids actors are great. Totally predictable, but some funny and real moments. Frothy fun when you don't want too much.
Published 6 days ago by cookbookie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Enjoyable
I loved this movie ... have watched it several times. The characters are outstanding ... the casting director did their job well. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Kate Mullen
1.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT TITLE--NOT MY CUP OF TEA
Couldn't even get through the first 60 seconds of this totally annoying flick. Too precious, too wankery and just so trite. Read more
Published 8 days ago by NYC_gal
1.0 out of 5 stars
Blah!
Too much doom and gloom...... Beyond cheesey annoying end. I didn't find this movie all that funny. And the "romantic" end....just no words.
Published 9 days ago by Jo75
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cute, but predictable
The story was entertaining to watch; however, the movie and storyline was very predictable. It is a movie I enjoyed watching, but not one to watch over and over.
Published 9 days ago by Jennifer Treece
1.0 out of 5 stars
Can't believed I watched the entire movie
Horrible acting, language and story line. Continued to watch just to see if it got even a little better. Terrible
Published 10 days ago by Jon
