Friends with Kids

  • 2012


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Positive Reviews 67
Negative reviews 15
Average Rating 3.2/5
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2.0
The films biggest weakness is that their logic is ludicrous, and the script doesnt justify it, except by depicting them as right at every turn. Av Club
4.0
Its trite and expected and if Westfeldt werent such a skilled comedy writer, it might have ruined the whole movie. We Got This Covered
1.5
That seems basic, but you cant imagine how often that doesnt happen. Austin Chronicle
2.5
Friends With Kids is little more than a well written and nicely delivered feature length sitcom. Austin Chronicle
3.7
The cast is universally stellar, infusing life experience into the refreshingly frank and often ribald humor.Jason and Julie wonder whether its possib .. Paste Magazine
3.1
Is it assumed it wont affect the ideal platonic friendship Jason and Julie began with Rogerebert
3.0
Its a fresh take on the old story of parenthood, often wittily observed, and Westfeldt (an appealing cross between Jennifer Aniston and Felicity Kenda .. Telegraph
3.0
Friends with Kids takes a real subject wanting children before its too late, not being in a suitable relationship and has half an adult stab at it, un .. Telegraph
3.0
And though Scott is reliably strong, its a shame we dont see more of the excellent supporting cast. Ny Daily News
2.5
Instead of edge, we get a dusting of R rated material with jokes about stretched vaginas and enough on screen boozing to rival Leaving Los Vegas.Adam .. The Globe And Mail
3.1
Its all meant to be a cutting edge examination of changing times, non traditional breeding/parenting, but to my eyes there wasnt enough here to distin .. Philly
2.5
Brooklyn or OWS.JoJo Whilden In the opening scene of Friends With Kids, a conspicuously placed copy of Richard Dawkinss The God Delusion on the bedsid .. Village Voice
2.2
Commencing with a plausible swirl of social paranoia, domestic demands, and parental entitlement, the picture eventually grows unreasonably contrived, .. Blu Ray
3.1
Friends with Kids doesnt really understand kids very well. It also doesnt understand the friends. This entire world is about Julie and Jason. And even .. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.5
Since its a comedy and those best friends are naturally perfect for one other, those results are admittedly predictable and formulaic.Instead of focus .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
Its the one major instance of the film succumbing to rom com conventions but its not enough to keep this sophisticated, character driven story from re .. Eric Ds Nider
4.4
Bring it on.The result is Friends With Kids, an indelibly funny and touching comedy with a real sting in its tail. Rolling Stone
4.0
And even if the plot is deeply predictable, the script is tricky enough to keep us engaged. Shadows On The Wall
1.0
Friends With Kids was a waste of time for all involved.Audiences should avoid making the same mistake. The Wrap
4.0
(On top of that, Chris ODowd really shouldnt be allowed to do American accents, as he hasnt quite mastered them yet and its very distracting).Friends .. View London
1.3
Those films, however, had heart and sensitivity, something sorely lacking in this crass, shallow cash in. News Day
2.8
When the inevitable complications ensue, the audience is way ahead of the movie. Cs Monitor
2.0
But where Wiig and Annie Mumolos Bridemaids script had a breezy, improv y charm, most of writer director Westfeldts effects feel studied and forced. Film Journal
3.5
At least Westfeldt is trying. She tries hard to make this a grown up version of the romantic comedy formula, complete with dirty jokes and sex talk. Az Central
2.5
Television has a much easier time.But the movies cant figure out the right angle. Boston
2.5
Jennifer Westfeldt seems interested in exploring the complications that come with pondering parenthood with a mix of candor and heart in Friends With .. Boston
3.0
Theres much to like here but its a bumpy ride and for all its banter, it takes itself very seriously. Smh
4.0
The Lowdown: A pretty refreshing romantic comedy that thrives on good writing and characterizations, even while heading to the ending you knew it woul .. Mountain X
2.8
What unites the sextet is brightness, alertness, and humor, manifest in wit and sharp observational powers. Emanuellevy
3.0
But if the audiences at the Toronto premiere expected uproarious comedy, they were quickly disappointed. Guardian
1.0
It its own horrible way, its as unwatchable as Michael Hanekes Funny Games. Guardian
1.9
Neither have I, but that seems to be what writer/director/star Jennifer Westfeldt was going for in Friends With Kids, a romantic dramedy that is heavy .. Q Network
2.0
But where Bridesmaids was filthy and (at times) laugh out loud funny, Friends With Kids is filthy and despite some clever dialogue not very funny.And .. Daily Mail
3.8
The observations about parenthood, pro and con, are quick and smart, and Scott effortlessly steals the show, softening Westfeldts brittle cuteness. Ew
3.5
Lets give Westfeldt her due for making this completely hidebound, moralistic and sentimental yarn feel somewhat fresh and contemporary. Salon
2.0
But Westfeldts script sets its sights disappointingly low, given the comic gifts of her cast. Slate
3.0
But it does have the funniest nappy changing scene of the year, and thats got to be worth something. Flim List
3.0
It benefits from a supernaturally engaging cast, but this treads too closely to the rom com model to feel as smart or moving as Westfeldts previous be .. Empire
3.5
Susan Grangers review of Friends With Kids (Red Granite/Points West) Social commentary makes relevant filmmaking, as evidenced by perceptive writer/di .. Susang Ranger
4.0
They say if the hope for a distinguished movie career becomes a steep climb in this age of hack directors, lousy scripts and formulaic trash, then do .. Observer
3.0
Friends with Kids is an entertaining movie.At times, its even wise. Common Sense Media
2.5
They drank the Kool Aid and didnt even have the decency to admit it.(Slight spoilers follow) The movie ends up precisely where any Chick Flick Expert .. Movies
2.5
Before you know it, the days are accomplished that Julie should be delivered. New Yorker
3.1
It may draw attention to the generally underwritten ensemble (Wiigs gifts have never been more wasted), but it alone is great enough to warrant a ripp .. Slant Magazine
3.0
Its hardly a relatable scenario but theres something compelling about it all the same as these two not wholly sympathetic characters try and have thei .. Express
2.5
Cast and potential audience grow, but plot predictable in Westfeldts Friends With Kids In writer director star Jennifer Westfeldts previous directoria .. Chicago Tribune
3.5
The movie survives its sizable flaws though, thanks to a lot of heart and winning performances by its lead actors. Bullz-Eye
4.2
Friends with Kids is a modest production that reaps extravagant rewards.I loved this movie. Reeling Reviews
1.5
Is it the assumption that romance and parenthood cannot coexist, and that kids turn previously reasonable, mature adults into monsters Flickfilosopher
5.0
The romantic comedy genre isnt dead; it just needs people with fresh ideas like this to keep it healthy. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
Clearly they will, and Westfeldt never takes them in anywhere but the most expected directions. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
8 things to watch out for this week Feature Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 multiplayer beta debuts on PS4, Monster Hunter World hits PC and Better Call Sau .. Total Film
3.5
Whats most impressive is Westfeldts fluid calibration of tone through light humor, seriocomedy, romance, drama and combinations thereof. Hollywood Reporter
3.0
By the end, though, it has taken a sentimental turn that makes it look as if it hasnt got the courage of its right on convictions. Standard
2.5
Westfeldts screenplay reaches for the rat a tat tat of screwball. Los Angeles Times
3.0
For her tyro outing as helmer, Westfeldt opts for a sitcom safe visual style and sense of timing.Craft package is serviceable if unremarkable. Variety
3.8
Hallstrom has infused Salmon Fishing in the Yemen with precisely the sort of entertaining yet bland sensibility that one has come to expect from the f .. Reel Film
4.0
I watched Friends With Kids without being bored or totally put off, but things never really deepen in ways that feel emotionally right. Movie Habit
3.1
Adam Scott and Jennifer Westfeldt in Friends with Kids.Its never a good sign when the supporting cast is the most interesting thing about your movie, .. Three Movie Buffs
3.5
Its a comedy of wry, knowing smiles more than guffaws, and emotionally crushing moments springing from nowhere. Tamp A Bay
3.8
Credit Westfeldt, who is also the writer and director, with a classic setup for farce, brightly executed. New York Post
2.5
Lets see a movie about intelligent people getting their hands dirty, not just immature folks trotting toward conclusions an unimaginative writer deems .. Red Eye Chicago
3.5
In the bad romantic comedy version, much mayhem would ensue.But Westfeldt was more interested in the give and take of modern coupling and parenting, a .. Cleve Land
3.8
Its limited scale and verbose banter sometimes threaten to remind of a small screen sitcom, blessedly minus the laugh track. Dustin Put Man
4.3
...a talky and sometimes witty romantic comedy that, at least for a while, serves as a bracing antidote to all those irritating, stroller pushing Sacr .. Ar Kansas Online
3.5
Its a smart romantic comedy that should amuse both halves of the couples who see it on date night. Hollywood And Fine
3.8
Offering more insight and digging much deeper into its characters, Friends With Kids is clearly a better film.Do see it. The Film Pie
4.6
Had Wallis taken more risks comedy wise, perhaps there would have been bigger laughs.The actors, though, especially Inge Rademeyer and Cohen Holloway .. Nyc Movie Guru
3.8
The real bombshell is Westfeldts sweetly witty screenplay, which ends with a double dog dare final line of dialogue. Js Online
3.0
Friends with Kids Synopsis Friends With Kids is a poignant ensemble comedy about a close knit circle of friends at that moment in life when children a .. Movie Web
4.0
No, this deals honestly with inter gender friendships, relationships and raising kids via a mish mash of comedy genders that creates a lot of potentia .. ComingSoon
3.5
Yes, Friends with Kids does come with more than enough gags to keep you laughing almost the entire way through, but what makes it stand out amongst al .. Shockya
3.5
Everything comes together on a ski trip, as tensions rise and we can see where things are heading, but were happy to take the ride with them, even whe .. What Culture
3.8
Overall, the ensemble romantic comedy sparkles with wit and energy. Mercury News
4.5
If the conclusion is rote, its charming anyway, and it takes a nice, raw turn that I certainly wasnt expecting. Dvd Talk
4.0
A funny thing happens with this seemingly lightweight TV sitcom style ensemble piece about three thirtyish New York City couples: it grows before our .. East Bay Express
4.0
Jennifer Westfeldts ensemble comedy Friends With Kids has a nervous, high strung rhythm and terrific tension, as if the characters backs are against t .. Ny Mag
4.0
I cant think of a better onscreen depiction of the feeling of being forsaken and forgotten by the ultimate clique parents than the one in writer/direc .. Entertainment Time
2.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. New York Time Out
4.5
The reason they arent painful is because this is an amazing ensemble cast that keeps some emotional weight, but definitely brings the laughter.You bel .. The Scorecard Review
3.5
Either way, Friends With Kids offers a fair dose of reality alongside its cute and cleverness. Washington City Paper
4.0
The brutal self effacing honesty differentiates and separates Kids with a slew of its generic brethren. Graffiti With Punctuation
3.0
With Adam Scott and writer director Westfeldt doing the Ross and Rachel thing alongside half the congregation of Bridesmaids, Friends With Kids is ver .. Sky
1.0
Westfeldts sloppy love letter to herself and corralled Hamms friends to help sell it. Film Festival Today
3.8
And nobody ever seems to want to leave Brooklyn.So Julie and Jason make a plan: Theyll have and raise a kid together, with no troublesome romantic iss .. Miami
4.5
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3.0
But Friends with Kids winds up turning on itself, becoming a more conventional comedy than it sets out to be. Movie Line
4.0
Friends With Kids is a smart, witty and potty mouthed confection that uses an intriguing premise as a hook for a familiar tale of soulmates who are bl .. Liver Pool Echo
0.5
My point is that the film takes actors who are charming and funny and strips away the things that make audiences love them.You have to ask yourself wh .. The Tyee
3.5
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4.0
Considering its been done a thousands times before, Friends With Kids is an enjoyably frothy drama for adults. Birmingham Mail
3.8
Westfeldt and Scott have a believable chemistry and are engaging characters with intriguing arcs. Rss Feeds Usa Today
5.0
Walking out of the theater, I just wanted to hug this movie.The script is wonderful. Breit Bart



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