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Created Dec 28, 2011 10:17AM PST • Edited Dec 28, 2011 10:17AM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Barely OK 2.0

   Can a sex-buddy relationship really work? Maybe if you are Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman in real life, but as they show us in ‘No Strings Attached’, it is certainly more challenging for mere mortals. It seemed a bit unnatural that Ashton would be the one that has the most trouble keeping emotions out of it — after all, we all associate him with man-whore roles. Nevertheless, he kind-of pulls it off in this romantic comedy. As for this movie? Not horrible and probably Ok if you are stuck on a plane or as a lazy-Sunday streaming download.

4. Acting

   OK 2.5

   Natalie Portman is not completely convincing as a woman who can’t handle ‘real relationships’, but she’s always a delight to see. As mentioned above, Ashton pulls off the sensitive-guy routine – so kudos to him. Loved Kevin Kline as the cradle-robbing, pot-smoking, narcissistic dad who is sleeping with Ashton’s ex-girlfriend.

5. Male Stars OK 2.5

6. Female Stars OK 2.5

7. Female Costars OK 2.5

8. Male Costars OK 2.5

10. Film

    Barely OK 2.0

11. Direction Barely OK 2.0

12. Play Barely OK 2.0

13. Music Barely OK 2.0

14. Visuals Barely OK 2.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 2.5

17. Sex Titillating 2.5

18. Violence Fierce 2.5

19. Rudeness Salty 2.5

21. Reality

    Glib 1.8

22. Circumstantial Glib 1.8

23. Biological Glib 1.8

24. Physical Glib 1.8