Friends With Kids Review

                      A realistic film about the nature of having a kid comes to life in the new comedy Friends With Kids. It stars Adam Scott and Jennifer Westfeldt as Jason and Julie, best friends for years who decide to have a kid as Julie's "ticking clock" counts down. Julie is a bit skeptical about the idea at first, while Jason really just wants to have a kid. Eventually, they both come to their senses.
     
                      The thing I really liked about Friends With Kids is the realism of it all. These are what everyday people go through, and while perhaps real people don't act like this, it shows the trials and tribulations of what they go through. Perhaps some people with a bit more life experience will disagree. I have never had a kid, and that might make me unaware of what happens when you have a kid. However, the film is very well acted, These are funny, albeit somewhat unreal characters. The other couples include Chris O'Dowd and Maya Rudolph as Alex and Leslie and Jon Hamm and Kristen Wiig as Ben and Missy. These couples are not exactly the happiest couples in the world. Perhaps it's due to the fact that they have kids? Well...this is what happens (maybe) when you have a kid.

                     Friends With Kids also provides an excellent example of character progression. Jason and Julie are likable throughout, but their beliefs become stronger and better as the film progresses. The film also features really solid performances from Megan Fox (yes...Megan Fox) and Edward Burns. While there are some uncomfortable scenes in Friends With Kids, I highly recommend it for the laughs and the likable characters.
(3 and 1/2 out of 5 Stars, The film is rated R for sexual content and language)