Friends With Benefits

“Friends With Benefits” stars Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis with wonderful supporting performances by Patricia Clarkson, Richard Jenkins (“The Visitor”) and Woody Harrelson. The chemistry and on screen compatibility between Mr. Timberlake and Ms. Kunis make this romantic comedy well worth seeing as the two meander and flit between New York and Los Angeles with both cities receiving proper photographic due as the backgrounds for this very warm and engaging film. Rated R, not for any visual scenes, but because of the dialogue between the two leading characters in the most intimate of moments (which some might find uncomortable to listen to). That being said, the aforementioned language fits quite appropriately into the scenario and reality of these two “friends/lovers” as they struggle to find the balance between the partner you want to be with late Saturday night and the person who you want to spend the entire day with on the following Sunday. Written by David Newman, Keith Merryman and Will Gluck (who also directed the film), I give the picture 3 stars because I really enjoyed watching it and seeing these two fine actors dominate the screen and captivate its audience. As one viewer remarked, we were watching two future superstars in the making. He may well be right.