It hurts me to say this, but I think Ashton Kutcher is the star of the first good movie of 2011. Though, that's not really saying much. I went into this movie with very low expectations. Actually, the only reason I wanted to see it is because I think Natalie Portman is a goddess. I have to put my love for her aside in order to give you a non biased review. If this one stays in theaters long enough, it could be a good date movie around Valentine's Day.
Kutcher and Portman first meet when they are at a summer camp when they're about 12 years old. They run into each other again at a frat party in college about 10 years later. Once again they part ways only to meet yet again about 5 years later. Each time there is a connection but neither of them really knows what to do with it. Kutcher has just gotten out of a weird relationship and Portman doesn't believe in love. After a drunken night they decide to be "friends with benefits." A few simple ground rules are laid out but eventually the hook ups aren't enough and they have to make a decision.
Look, it's not going to win any Academy Awards. Far from it. It's not even all that original. There's only so much you can do with a romantic comedy. Where it did succeed was the reality of it. Sure a movie like Serendipity is cute and fun but it's not realistic. In No Strings Attached, I found resemblances to my friends and situations they had been in at some point in their lives.
Ashton Kutcher is very warm, charming and very likable. It might be hard to believe but he almost steals the spotlight from Natalie Portman. She's wonderful as well. In addition to them, the supporting cast was great. It features appearances by Kevin Kline, Cary Elwes, Ludacris, Greta Gerwig, Lake Bell and Olivia Thirlby.
Between it's themes and language, it's definitely designed for the 18-35 crowd. As I was walking out of the theater I heard both the males and females saying good things about it so it seems to work for both. You don't need to rush out to see this one but if you're looking for a good date movie this might be right up your alley.
Kutcher and Portman first meet when they are at a summer camp when they're about 12 years old. They run into each other again at a frat party in college about 10 years later. Once again they part ways only to meet yet again about 5 years later. Each time there is a connection but neither of them really knows what to do with it. Kutcher has just gotten out of a weird relationship and Portman doesn't believe in love. After a drunken night they decide to be "friends with benefits." A few simple ground rules are laid out but eventually the hook ups aren't enough and they have to make a decision.
Look, it's not going to win any Academy Awards. Far from it. It's not even all that original. There's only so much you can do with a romantic comedy. Where it did succeed was the reality of it. Sure a movie like Serendipity is cute and fun but it's not realistic. In No Strings Attached, I found resemblances to my friends and situations they had been in at some point in their lives.
Ashton Kutcher is very warm, charming and very likable. It might be hard to believe but he almost steals the spotlight from Natalie Portman. She's wonderful as well. In addition to them, the supporting cast was great. It features appearances by Kevin Kline, Cary Elwes, Ludacris, Greta Gerwig, Lake Bell and Olivia Thirlby.
Between it's themes and language, it's definitely designed for the 18-35 crowd. As I was walking out of the theater I heard both the males and females saying good things about it so it seems to work for both. You don't need to rush out to see this one but if you're looking for a good date movie this might be right up your alley.
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