Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Ryan Reynolds | ... | Chris Brander | |
Amy Smart | ... | Jamie Palamino | |
Anna Faris | ... | Samantha James | |
Chris Klein | ... | Dusty Dinkleman | |
Chris Marquette | ... | Mike Brander (as Christopher Marquette) | |
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Giacomo Beltrami | ... | Young Mike Brander |
Fred Ewanuick | ... | Clark | |
Amy Matysio | ... | Darla | |
Julie Hagerty | ... | Carol Brander | |
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Wendy Anderson | ... | Mrs. Palamino |
Barry Flatman | ... | Mr. Palamino | |
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Devyn Burant | ... | Brett |
Jaden Ryan | ... | Joey | |
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Annie Brebner | ... | Sarah |
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Mike O'Brien | ... | Hockey Dad |
Chris Brander has always been friends with Jamie Palamino, but now decides it is time to take his relationship to the next step. The problem is that Jamie still wants to be 'Just Friends'. When he runs away and moves to L.A., he becomes an attractive music manager, whom everyone wants. When his jet catches fire and is forced to land, when flying to Paris with his newest singing sensation, Samantha James, he ends up back home. To his surprise, he encounters Jamie again, and sets out to be more than 'Just Friends' this time. Written by Film_Fan
...the "Friend Zone." We've all been in Chris, the main character's, shoes.
The storyline isn't deep - and it's not intended to be. The plot is simple: Guy secretly pines for his best friend, but he's chubby and considered nothing but a friend. After graduating high school, he goes to L.A. to pursue a career, slims down and becomes wealthy and then surprisingly returns home to N.J. only to reunite with his former unrequited love. Despite how successful Chris is in his new life, at his core he's the same and the object of his affection still makes him nervous. Does he pull his head out of his butt and win the girl or does he go back to L.A.? I won't spoil it. But I will say this - See this movie. It's full of laughs and we can all relate to Chris. His family dynamics are hilarious and I guarantee you'll think, if you have siblings, "I've done that". See this flick for entertainment, not for the answer to life's greatest questions. Expect nothing and enjoy everything.