Both films star a lead from That '70s Show —Kutcher in one, Kunis in the other.
Friends with Benefits Release Year: 2011 Starring: Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Justin Hartley, and Bryan Greenberg ashton kutcher friends with benefits movie
No Strings Attached is not a cinematic masterpiece, but it is a highly watchable, comfort-food movie. It works because Ashton Kutcher is willing to be the emotional anchor, allowing the audience to believe that even the most guarded heart can be opened by a persistent, nice guy in a beanie. It remains a definitive entry in the Kutcher rom-com canon. Both films star a lead from That '70s
Kutcher plays Adam, a laid-back, sweet guy who works as a low-key assistant on a TV show (think Glee ). He runs into Emma (Natalie Portman), a Type-A, emotionally closed-off doctor. They have a one-night stand, realize they are both too busy for "dating," and decide to be "sex friends." It remains a definitive entry in the Kutcher rom-com canon
| Feature | No Strings Attached (Kutcher) | Friends with Benefits (Timberlake) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Sweeter, indie, rainy-day aesthetic | Brighter, faster, more sexual comedy | | The Conflict | She is afraid of emotions | He is afraid of being hurt | | Best Cameo | Ludacris as a horny rapper | Woody Harrelson as a gay sports editor | | The Takeaway | Sometimes love sneaks up on you | It’s only weird if you make it weird |
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