Just Friends (2005)

From NetFlix:

After being snubbed by his high school crush (Amy Smart), a nice guy (Ryan Reynolds) moves to Los Angeles, where he blossoms into a womanizing music exec. But when he’s stranded in his New Jersey hometown, he runs into his former love and is completely floored by her. Again. Reynolds donned heavy makeup and a fat suit to play the ex-dork who reconnects with the girl who broke his heart in this romantic comedy about big-time attraction.

We have seen Ryan Reynolds in some minor supporting roles, in some serious dramas, but he excels in comedy. He seems to be the next generation after Steve Martin. His timing, facial expressions, and physical movements are tuned to perfection. This movie made me laugh throughout. Call it a chick-flick if you will, but it is a relief to relax and enjoy this romp after watching more serious and difficult films.

Warning: The first part in which Ryan is an overweight high school student is only so-so. After that introduction the film improves.

Probably the sex talk excludes children.

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