Just Friends

In this romantic comedy directed by Roger Kumble, Chris Brander, played by Ryan Reynolds, returns to his hometown during the holidays and encounters his high school crush, Jamie Palamino, portrayed by Amy Smart. Once an overweight and awkward teenager, Chris is now a successful music executive, but he struggles to escape the “friend zone” with Jamie. The film humorously explores themes of unrequited love and personal transformation. Anna Faris and Chris Klein also star, adding to the comedic dynamic. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.