I had very low expectations for No Strings Attached. The couple would make the decision to use each, one would fall for the other, and in the end they would live happily ever after. I was correct about the overall story line, but, impressively, the writers found a way the mix in enough comedy to keep you entertained for the full 110 minutes. On top of that, there is enough cutsie romance to make for the perfect date night movie. Comedy to make you laugh and romance to cheer up any romantic girl.... sounds like a romantic comedy to me!

Natalie Portman shows her range of acting abilities by having two extremely different films in theaters at the same time. I was thoroughly impressed with her ability to drop the comedic one liners and portray a unaffectionate woman who's fallen in love realistically. Comparing this to her award-winning role in Black Swan made her abilities even more impressive. I cannot say the same for Ashton Kutcher. He has a great face and is great at comedic acting. However, each serious, romantic scene he was in became unrealistic and uncomfortable.

Overall, this is the perfect date night or girls night movie. It has some great comedic moments and brings in the romance that most ladies love to see. If you are looking for a light-hearted romantic comedy, this is a great choice.

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I gave it a 2.

This simply sucks for a movie.

It drags on far too long and the dialogue and characters are dull as beans.

Ashton sucks as a lead and the story doesn't help.

Totally unrealistic.

Totally uninteresting and a waste of my download on netflix.

I'm glad that this came as a monthly package in my bill and that I didn't have to actually pay for this.

How I long for real plots and stories that actually entertain.

Directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Elizabeth Meriwether (New Girl), this is perfectly crafted rom-com. Some may claim it's full of clichés and by the book. I don't find that a detriment but a positive. There's a reason why people follow the book. The great ones do rewrite the book. That's not this.

The biggest part of the formula is the two leads. Natalie Portman is one of the cutest and engaging actress around. Ashton Kutcher is the most beautiful man candy there is. Together they make a compelling pair.

The story isn't much more than boy meets girl over and over again until they finally give in to their attraction. That's when emotionally unavailable Emma (Portman) wants sex with no strings attached. There isn't any real obstacles in their relationship. It's all in her head.

Kevin Kline plays his inappropriate father. Jake Johnson plays his best friend. Greta Gerwig and Mindy Kaling plays her best friends. There's a funny bit with Abby Elliott doing Finding Nemo and a dead-on Drew Barrymore. And Emma fights like a girl Rick Moranis.

Now if only they could change the title.