Friends With Money

It's movies like this that make me wish I was a woman. Who gives a shit about the pain of childbirth and menstruation? None of that matters because apparently, it's freaking awesome having a vagina. Or so believes Nicole Holofcener, probably the most female-loving writer/director out there. She weaves you under her spell, telling tales of women going through hardships and suffering, but whose problems are mostly made better by some female bonding, whether it be with your best friends or your family.

I like Nicole Holofcener, Frances McDormand, Catherine Keener, Joan Cusack, and god forbid, Jennifer Aniston too. So I wasn't really surprised at how much I enjoyed Friends With Money. It certainly lacks direction but it's really just a joy watching three great actresses (and one good actress) interacting with each other, reading from a funny and poignant screenplay. Even if you have your problems with the movie, there's certainly no denying the greatness of the performances, particularly from McDormand and Keener. They silently steal scene after scene with their in-your-face comic brilliance (McDormand) and wide-eyed sincerity (Keener).

The bottom line is that it's just a really charming film. If you're home alone one night and you feel like curling up with some great acting and a refreshing movie-watching experience, catch Friends With Money.

Grade : B+