'Friends With Benefits' Mocks Romantic Comedies: What's the Worst RomCom Ever Made?

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'Friends With Benefits'

Fresh on the heels of "No Strings Attached" (they swear it's not the same movie), Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis bring us "Friends With Benefits." Why do we have a feeling they end up as more than just friends?

'Friends With Benefits'

Fresh on the heels of "No Strings Attached" (they swear it's not the same movie), Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis bring us "Friends With Benefits." Why do we have a feeling they end up as more than just friends?
'From Justin to Kelly'

There's a reason why the first "American Idol"-themed movie was the last one.
'Gigli'

This movie probably marked the kiss of death for Bennifer's relationship. The "bull cow" line alone makes us gag.
'The Family Stone'

Based on the misleading previews, we innocently headed to the theater in December 2005 to see what we thought would be an uplifting holiday flick. Turns out, it's one of the most depressing movies ever made.
'Valentine's Day'

This painful "ensemble" flick earned Razzie Awards for Jessica Alba and Ashton Kutcher.
'Mr. Wrong'

DeGeneres as the murderous bride of Bill Pullman? Sounds, um, wrong.
'The Sweetest Thing'

A salon.com critic called this raunchy Cameron Diaz chick flick "one of the flattest, stupidest, unfunniest sex comedies -- as well as one of the worst all-round pictures -- I've ever seen."
'Fool's Gold'

Critics despised it, but "Fool's Gold" still topped the box office in 2008, proving that people are happy to part with $10 to see Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in bathing suits.
'Failure to Launch'

We loved SJP in "Sex and the City," but she should probably stick to the small screen. Nevertheless, Matthew McConaughey once again proved himself to be king of the rom-com, taking the film to No. 1 despite reviews.

'Friends With Benefits' Mocks Romantic Comedies: What's the Worst RomCom Ever Made?

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	"Friends With Benefits"
	"From Justin to Kelly"
	"Gigli"
	"The Family Stone"
	"Valentine's Day"
	"Mr. Wrong"
	"The Sweetest Thing"
	"Fool's Gold"
	"Failure to Launch"

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	"Friends With Benefits"	166 votes	10%
	"From Justin to Kelly"	393 votes	23%
	"Gigli"	444 votes	25%
	"The Family Stone"	88 votes	5%
	"Valentine's Day"	246 votes	14%
	"Mr. Wrong"	86 votes	5%
	"The Sweetest Thing"	70 votes	4%
	"Fool's Gold"	109 votes	6%
	"Failure to Launch"	141 votes	8%

Generation Y sure is depressing sometimes.

We know that romantic comedies are often unbearably corny ("You complete me," anyone?). But are ANTI-romantic comedies much better?

A new crop of anti-romantic comedies are prizing no-strings-attached hook-ups over actual relationships.

Sure, it's all fun and games while it lasts, but these people are going to want to grow up, get married and have kids eventually, aren't they?

Fresh on the heels of "No Strings Attached" (they swear it's not the same movie), Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis hit theaters this weekend with "Friends With Benefits."

And while The Associated Press calls the flick "easily superior to its forerunner," mocking "the more modern, saccharine conventions," it "nevertheless disappoints by eventually falling prey to the very clichés it strives to upend."

Bet you saw that happy ending coming a mile away, didn't you?

From "Friends With Benefits" to "The Sweetest Thing" to "Failure to Launch," click through our slideshow and let us know: What's the worst romantic comedy ever made? (Hint: It probably stars Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Hudson and/or Ashton Kutcher.)

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ϟ Emma ϟ_♥loves♥supernatural♥ July 23, 2011 14:16:36

"Friends With Benefits"

+6
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suhita July 26, 2011 08:18:26

"Fool's Gold"

from the one's that i have seen from the list i guess fool's gold...

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Ferηαηdσ [Pr☮gress] July 26, 2011 08:12:11

"From Justin to Kelly"

Plus anything involving Sarah Jessica Parker.

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Christine July 26, 2011 04:32:52

"Valentine's Day"

There was too much going on. And it wasn't that interesting. And these chick flicks are all the same essentially. But I willingly admit that I do thoroughly enjoy a good chick flick once in awhile. Sometimes you just need a simple, enjoyable film to watch. They make ya feel good! (usually) Some are pretty bad, but like I said, sometimes all you need is a good chick flick.

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Moonage July 26, 2011 02:56:00

"Gigli"

Is this a trick question? The term "Romantic Comedy" in English means "very boring movie".

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hope1000 July 25, 2011 22:32:16
Kigan July 25, 2011 21:31:35

"Friends With Benefits"

I have seen a grand total of three of those movies.

I check this one because the whole concept and premise is nearly identical to another recent movie.

If you're going to suck, at least do so in an original way.

Of course, if that Chris brown RomCom actually happens, it will top this list without even being added.

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Julio to Kigan July 26, 2011 05:14:02

You beat me. Been married 8 years I've managed to avoid seeing any of them.

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Sexuallobster July 25, 2011 02:45:08

"Valentine's Day"

I at least got a laugh or too out of most of these other ones.

But really, they're all the same, and they all suck.

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WickedPippy July 24, 2011 19:49:52

"Failure to Launch"

Awful...just awful...

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saraholiviax3 July 24, 2011 18:15:01

"Valentine's Day"

goodness is was such a terrible movie.

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Shawna July 24, 2011 07:12:17

"From Justin to Kelly"

I have only seen a couple of these but I am going to assume Justin and Kelly is the worst. I am not an SJP fan at all and can't stand Sex and the City, but I kinda liked The Family Stone. Valnetine's Day was awful. Fool's Gold was mediocre and Failure to Launch was a little better. Despite SJP.

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dani July 24, 2011 02:56:37

"Valentine's Day"

I only know two, and that's Valentines Day and Fools Gold. I didn't like either of them.

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destiny July 23, 2011 16:04:23

"Friends With Benefits"

i so want to watch this movie

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evelyn July 23, 2011 15:52:07

"From Justin to Kelly"

This is a 'more mature' version of High School Musical.

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Th3♛J0K3R July 23, 2011 14:53:17

"Fool's Gold"

+1
Omg this movie was sooo bad. Almost as bad as this sign..

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ϟ Emma ϟ_♥loves♥supernatural♥ July 23, 2011 14:16:36

"Friends With Benefits"

+6

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Sahara July 23, 2011 11:26:46

"Friends With Benefits"

Thank God i v never watched any of these movies!

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Dog BN-5 July 23, 2011 03:46:48

"Valentine's Day"

+1

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dizzy July 22, 2011 23:18:17

"Failure to Launch"

ALL OF THEM! rom-coms? YUCK!

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studioeastrat July 22, 2011 23:15:47

"From Justin to Kelly"

+1
Terrible terrible movie. I felt like I lost brain cells after this movie.

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Lilymoon July 22, 2011 16:31:47

"The Sweetest Thing"

Actually I never saw this movie or the others except for The Family Stone, which I found amusing. But I picked The Sweetest Thing cause I'm not a fan of Cameron Diaz.

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Maci July 22, 2011 16:25:17

"Failure to Launch"

Why don't you have an "I Love RomComs!" Option? I happen to enjoy romantic comedies! This poll is a lie. A LIE

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Jess July 22, 2011 16:07:04

"The Sweetest Thing"

I've only watched Valentine's day and The Sweetest thing so i can't really comment on the rest. But going by the trailers, some of them do look shockingly poor. But i actually liked Valentine's Day. Sure it's not the best plot over written but i think it was mainly acted well and it was amusing enough. I'd even watch it again.

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Patriot July 22, 2011 15:42:20

"Gigli"

+1
Who realy cares! all those movies were crap! Whats up with this Timberlake guy? Dont know much about him but it seems he's popular with the wanna-be generation! Timberlake is the most femanine looking, talking, lisping gay homo t-bagger I have seen in a long time. You might as well put a woman in his place and bill the movie as two lezbos in love! I think it would be alot more interesting and funny! seriously!!!

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lulzifer July 22, 2011 12:40:00
RV ~ Th... to lulzifer July 22, 2011 15:49:29

Exactley my thoughts.

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Kelly July 22, 2011 10:07:29

"Valentine's Day"

I actually like all the other ones expect Mr. Wrong and Friends With Benefits since its not out yet so how is that fair lol

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Emanon July 22, 2011 08:32:36

"Gigli"

I have not seen either of them...

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xxspottoxx July 22, 2011 07:23:32 (edited)

"Friends With Benefits"

+1
same as no strings attached, same stupid actors, same annoying plot...
The Proposal was good though...

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MOMMA THOMAS July 22, 2011 06:47:49

"Friends With Benefits"

HOPE IT WORKS OUT FOR JUSTIN, BUT.................. .

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nikkisaurous18 July 22, 2011 06:47:07

"From Justin to Kelly"

+1
that movie SUCKED D:<

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Ego Death July 22, 2011 06:17:33

"Gigli"

+2
I haven't really seen any of them but I especially hated Gigli.

The best ones I have seen are 10 things I hate about you and 500 days of summer.

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Toodleloo SodaHead July 22, 2011 05:05:28

"Friends With Benefits"

+3
They're all the same thing. They all suck. Two-dimensional characters, see-through plot, usually bad actors and musicians turned actors, and nothing surprising anywhere.

Romantic comedies

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onebad July 22, 2011 04:17:35
angel July 22, 2011 04:10:14

"Mr. Wrong"

FWB is not a bad movie, just read the title!<3

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Markie July 22, 2011 04:08:33

"Failure to Launch"

+1
Weak movie

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WshngMchn July 22, 2011 04:07:33 (edited)

"Gigli"

Every single one that wasn't directed by Woody Allen.

Or George Romero if, like me, you consider the "...of the Dead" movies romcoms.

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ernest debrew July 22, 2011 03:39:13

"The Family Stone"

Some movies were good. Others suck. It is what it is.

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♥ In Love With Liberty ♥ July 22, 2011 03:02:07

"Friends With Benefits"

+1
I hate romantic comedies. They are all so damned predictable, they all end the same, and none of them are even remotely realistic. In the real world, the nice, funny, quirky, average looking guy NEVER ends up with the drop dead gorgeous girl. Really. And we wonder why American's have such a warped view of love and a 50% divorce rate.

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angel to ♥ In Lo... July 22, 2011 04:12:53

Just cause they are predictable don't mean anything its how the movie was created in my point of view and not all romantic comedies are bad maybe the ones you have seen but try some movies i have watched! peace<3

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