A sexually liberated, sweet-and-sour romance buoyed by a cracking freshman screenplay and some sophisticated characterization that elevates it above the usual rom-com fare,
No Strings Attached benefits tremendously from star Natalie Portman’s strong centerpiece performance and a unique combination of talent behind the camera. And while few who buy a ticket will ever doubt how the story will end, the journey is the destination as Elizabeth Meriwether’s vivaciously libertine story treats convention like a one-night stand while detailing the inherent flaws of friends-with-benefits relationships.
Adam (Ashton Kutcher) was a typical hormonal 14-year-old w...
Released:
2011
Rated:
R
Length:
108 mins