juneebuggy
Another predictable, rehashed romantic comedy. I'm pretty sure I saw the exact same movie in "Friends With Benefits". Anyways. In this version long-time friends Adam (Ashton Kutcher) and Emma (Natalie Portman) attempt to sleep together without bringing commitment (no strings) into the equation but true love enters the picture and complicates their plan (duh). On the plus side Portman and Kutcher's chemistry together did seem genuine and I enjoyed Portman's quirky character. There are a few amusing moments (the period mix CD) and I enjoyed Kevin Cline as Kutchers sleazy Dad, but a throwaway, forgettable movie all the way round. 11.13
FilmBuff1994
No Strings Attached is an awful movie with a cliché romantic comedy storyline that's been done many times before.Sadly this movie had a great cast and a legendary comedy director (Ivan Reitman) attached,but they didn't get a great script to work with so all this combined talent was sadly put to waste,There was great chemistry between Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher,but it wasn't enough to make up for the fact that none of the characters are very likable and the movie is simply not funny.It dosen't contain enough humour for the man to enjoy,or an interesting romance for the woman to enjoy,I would not recommend No Strings Attached to anyone. Two old friends embark on a casual relationship,but both struggle to keep a check on their emotions Best Perfornance: Natalie Portman
normancaleb1
this was a movie about meaningless sex but for some reason was one of my favorite movies. It was well paced,thought out and extremely enjoyable. The casting choices for nearly every actor and actress was spot on and they fit there roles perfectly. The chemistry between Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman was amazing and they seemed so perfect for each other. They looked like the enjoyed working together and at times kept the movie together solely on there connection to each other. This film also had a great balance between crude humor and well thought out jokes that fit smoothly into the dialog of the story. One of the best movies I have seen by far and is just so enjoyable to watch. It is quite predictable but in such a good way. After watching it I wanted to watch it again because it was so enjoyable and funny.
leplatypus
Well, this movie offers to change course of a relationship: usually, the couple meets, discovers each other and finally expresses their communion in an intimate relationship. Here, it's the opposite: they begin with intercourse and they want to achieve more. Well, this idea leaves me completely cold, as I don't want such experience. And what to say about a father and son sharing the same girl? It's a comedy and I'm supposed to laugh? And for sure, all the characters that fall ill go to the hospital where Nathalie works. No way for that BS...Then, the movie is the 8 462 512 same used cliché about i love you – i don't love you – i miss you... No way it happens like this in reality and i really don't understand why Hollywood keeps making such empty, disconnected movies?In addition, the story involves as usual, privileged families that have outstanding occupation: famous college, medical intern, movies assistant! For me, it's the sure choice to suffocate any emotions. At last, the casting is awful: Kuchner is among my list of worst actor ever: he hasn't changed since he ruined "a lot like love" with Amanda! Not a funny line, close to a slug. Now, Natalie is totally wasted here: when you make a movie about sex, you find the adequate actress (= Sharon Stone in "basic instinct"). Here, with all the deep intelligence and education Natalie has, i can't believe her drinking, having sex just for sex and saying the big words. She is much more worthy than this kind of character. The ice of the cake was to discover that it was a Reitman's movie! In conclusion, one of his worst and the same for Natalie!
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