Just Friends….have you seen that movie? If not, you should, it’s hilarious! It’s the stereotypical nerd likes hott chick movie, that ends with the nerd actually getting the girl at the end…a total work of fiction. Reynolds nails his part with comedic genius and Smart plays the hott witless role with ease. But while watching the movie I couldn’t help but notice the basic failings in each of their characters approach. Basic failings that people often fall prey to and no doubt are what brought this movie to fruition.
Chris Brander (Played by Reynolds) and Jamie Palamino (Played by Smart) have been friends since they were kids. As they get older Chris develops feelings for Jamie. But Chris doesn’t know how to voice those feelings and Jamie isn’t interested. So for years, Chris is stuck in THE FRIEND ZONE. Which is kinda funny in and of itself, cause I personally couldn’t imagine spending years not voicing how I feel about someone. But, that’s what this guy does. So for years, Jamie witlesslessly takes Chris’s behaviour for granted. Totally clueless that this guy is in to her. So goes the rest of the movie. With Chris attempting to find his place with Jamie and Jamie acting clueless; until finally Chris VOICES HIS FEELINGS AND INTENTIONS and Jamie ACTUALLY ACKNOWLEDGES THEM.
THAT my friends, is the rub. That is the… To continue reading, click “Just Friends“
By Jacob Larson of LarsonsBlog.com
THE PRACTICAL RAMBLINGS OF AN OVERTHINKER
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