Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Kien Navarro Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

turkthrust1975 I stumbled upon Friends by accident while looking for the episodic Friends With Bennefits which is shooting here in LA. This is a movie that you have to watch many times, each time you pick up a little something more. The style is a breath of fresh air. The actors are simply on top of their game. What wonderful characters they created. I'm amazed that they haven't been discovered, so to speak. Great story line. Being of the "woodstock generation" myself, Friends With B offers a look at this generation of under 30 young people which I now call the "Friends With Benefits Generation". Excellent directing, excellent acting, and very excellent photography(great DP) excellent sets, and extremely excellent lighting. Very tastefully shot passion scenes. This is a sleeper. But a smart move making it available for free on IMDb. It will surely give these young actors a lot of exposure.Mike Agresta Burbank, CA

Connecticut_Bob I didn't know what to expect from this movie, other than the obvious from the title of this nifty little film. What I got was a lot of sassy dialog, funny and endearing characters, and a blazingly catchy soundtrack. Gorman Bechard hits it right out of the park with this quirky and engaging adult romantic comedy.I like how the script doesn't necessarily spoon feed every single plot point to you. Rather, it allows the scenes to develop organically and grow into some unpredictable yet hysterical situations. The soundtrack is a very large part of this film, with a good amount of "live" music performed throughout. I found myself actively enjoying much of the music in this film.There's a pervasive sense of realism to the characters. The overall effect of this film is that these are realistic events that are actually happening to these people (whom you grow to like and feel sympathetic for), rather than actors playing roles. The principal leads, Margaret Laney and Alex Brown, are part of a terrific ensemble cast that make this film crackle.This is the perfect "date" movie for anyone looking for an intelligent and adult romantic comedy; especially for those that aren't afraid to ask the question that begins with "What if you and me...?"

acolumbia I've seen this film at least four times now and even started working with director Gorman Bechard because of it. I've enjoyed it each and every time, each in very different places and frames of mind. I've seen it in a bar, in a theater and in my home. I've seen it at a very high point in life and a very low point in my life. The story, acting and overall frame of mind the film evokes always makes me feel great and walk away impressed. The acting is for the most part excellent, the dialog is organic and flows between the very believable characters. Cinematography is quite lush and well though out, the colors and lighting always seem to pop and even in the much more difficult outdoor shots, it just works. The sound is totally solid throughout, always a killer on indie features. Everything is completely crisp and makes the piece work as a whole.

Edward Fernandez I must admit that these type of movies are very predictable. However, I was caught totally off guard by "Friends with Benefits". Just when you really think you know the characters, suddenly an unexpected twist and turn. Friends with Benefits was a very entertaining movie. Excellent production value, with an attractive cast, witty humor and really surprising situations. I love movies that go for the throat and friends with benefits achieved this hands down. Some say that laughing is great for the soul. If so, then watch this movie and enjoy all the benefits(with your friends of course)... I look forward to more movies like this. Bravo.