Just Friends (2005)
Comedy, Romance |
Just Friends is a American Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Roger Kumble, written by Adam ‘Tex’ Davis and starring Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, Anna Faris, Chris Klein and Christopher Marquette. The plot focuses on a formerly overweight high school nerd (Reynolds) who attempts to free himself from the friend zone after reconnecting with his lifelong crush and best friend (Smart) while visiting his hometown for Christmas.
The film revolves around humorous observation of strictly platonic relationships as “just friends” or “just as best friends.” It was shot in Regina and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The film was released on November 23, 2005 and grossed $50 million.
In 1995, Chris Brander (Ryan Reynolds) is an overweight high school senior who secretly has a huge romantic crush on his classmate and best friend Jamie Palamino (Amy Smart). After confessing his feelings by writing them in Jamie’s yearbook, he attends their graduation party. As he returns Jamie’s yearbook to her, it is secretly swapped by her despicable ex-boyfriend, Tim (Ty Olsson), who reads the declaration aloud to everyone and humiliates Chris. Jamie doesn’t reciprocate his romantic feelings; after they share a brief kiss on the cheek. Chris tearfully leaves the party, announcing that he will never return and vows to be more successful than everyone else.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Adam ‘Tex’ Davis (as Adam Davis)
Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, Anna Faris, Chris Klein, Christopher Marquette, Julie Hagerty
Cast:
Ryan Reynolds | … | Chris Brander |
Amy Smart | … | Jamie Palamino |
Anna Faris | … | Samantha James |
Chris Klein | … | Dusty Dinkleman |
Chris Marquette | … | Mike Brander (as Christopher Marquette) |
Giacomo Beltrami | … | Young Mike Brander |
Fred Ewanuick | … | Clark |
Amy Matysio | … | Darla |
Julie Hagerty | … | Carol Brander |
Wendy Anderson | … | Mrs. Palamino |
Barry Flatman | … | Mr. Palamino |
Devyn Burant | … | Brett |
Jaden Ryan | … | Joey |
Annie Brebner | … | Sarah |
Mike O’Brien | … | Hockey Dad |
Ty Olsson | … | Tim |
Todd William Lewis | … | Kyle (as Todd Lewis) |
Justin Kirby | … | Jock #1 |
Jackie Mitchell | … | Jock #2 |
Stephen Root | … | KC |
Robin Dunne | … | Ray |
Trenna Keating | … | Nancy |
Sharon Bakker | … | Rhonda |
Maria Arcé | … | Athena (as Maria Arce) |
Jillian Walchuck | … | Mandy |
Steve Torgerson | … | Dental Patient (as Steve Togerson) |
Cavan Cunningham | … | Record Producer |
Ashley Scott | … | Janice |
Jody Peters | … | Pilot |
Simon Chin | … | Sound Engineer |
Dayna Devon | … | TV Show Host |
Michael Ansah | … | Wafoofi |
Skye Brandon | … | Toady |
Kelly McDonald | … | Girl Skater |
Sally Crooks | … | Granny Palamino |
Terri Ahl | … | Caroler #1 |
Joan Speirs | … | Caroler #2 |
Jeff Ruf | … | Caroler #3 |
Larry McCormick | … | Caroler #4 |
James Bitonti | … | Bouncer |
Robert Painchaud | … | Young Boy #1 |
Maclean Nelson | … | Young Boy #2 |
Ian Williams | … | Tough Kid Hockey Player |
Amanda Park | … | Dental Assistant |
Mike Simpson | … | Priest |
Glen W. Thompson | … | Movie Patron #1 |
Trace Fairgrieve | … | Movie Patron #2 |
John Levin | … | Fireman |
Jason Bryant | … | Customer |
Lorelei Gibson | … | Sheila |
Grace Kumble | … | Toddler with Santa |
Tyler Cyrenne | … | Man at bar (uncredited) |
Jordan McKay | … | Janice (uncredited) |
Rachel Wittman | … | Flight Attendant (uncredited) |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia