Friends with Money
Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: April 7, 2006
5.6
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Mixed or average reviews based on 71 Ratings
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MichaelL.Aug 29, 2006
Not everyone's cup of tea, no doubt, but I loved it. Excellent, thoroughly drawn characters and witty, 100% realistic dialog. These are people we all know--if we're over 40. I think the detractors from this film are gen X-ers; and Not everyone's cup of tea, no doubt, but I loved it. Excellent, thoroughly drawn characters and witty, 100% realistic dialog. These are people we all know--if we're over 40. I think the detractors from this film are gen X-ers; and I understand why. They haven't dealt with working so hard to achieve their goals...and succeeding. When the goal is reached, a confused emptiness can result. That's what makes this film so haunting. We step into 4 typical lives, and step out 90 minutes later. Like life, there are no answers, no resolutions. A great cast, particularly Frances McDormand and Catherine Keener, make this film highly watchable, and bring their complex characters to life.… Expand
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PaulaL.Apr 23, 2006
I thought this story took a wonderful look at the friendships between each of the characters. By far this is Nicole Holofcener's best film yet.
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DarylS.Sep 3, 2006
Yep it's not all nicely resolved at the end. I wanted to know more. And I fugre that, if I'm left feeling that way at the end of a movie, then it hasn't been at all bad.
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RachaelM.Apr 28, 2006
Upon leaving the theater I probably would have rated this movie a 7. Films such as this one often suffer from having characters who appear soulless, joyless, and basically incapable of letting a little brightness into their interactions with Upon leaving the theater I probably would have rated this movie a 7. Films such as this one often suffer from having characters who appear soulless, joyless, and basically incapable of letting a little brightness into their interactions with others. I suppose some filmakers begin the creative process with the idea that perkiness and optimism are uncool and belong nowhere in a film aiming to push the hip-o-meter to its limits. I found that this movie, however, had a time-release charm which needed about 24 hours to reach perfection. In the hands of other actresses these characters may have been intollerably void of spark, but these ladies know what they're doing and leave enough humanity in their roles to make their struggles with ennui worth watching. The male supporting cast is excellent. Their characters develop slowly and richly; perhaps even more so than their female counterparts. Those who are frustrated with slice-of-life type pictures that don't focus on one major conflict (that will, of course, become neatly resovled by the end of the film) may want to steer clear of this one. Don't watch this one expecting to be spoon-fed a happily (or even sadly)-ever-after resolution. If you can appreciate a film which realistically portrays the delicate intricacy of human relationships, you should enjoy Friends with Money.… Expand
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MargeB.Apr 8, 2006
Sensitive exploration of women's friendships, lives, loves and hangups by Holofcener. The casting could not have been better!
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[Anonymous]May 14, 2006
An interesting, sobering study of emptiness and noncommunication in relationships -- and the difficulites of facing that the lives are "going nowhere." Intelligent wriiting and superb acting by all.
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LisaMay 3, 2006
I really loved this movie. Great characters, great actors, great script!
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ChadS.Jul 14, 2006
Ultimately, what the filmmaker seemingly wants to say is that women are less shallow than men. Why is this maid travelling in the same social circle as these rich(or accomplished) women. If "Friends with Money" ran longer than 88 minutes, Ultimately, what the filmmaker seemingly wants to say is that women are less shallow than men. Why is this maid travelling in the same social circle as these rich(or accomplished) women. If "Friends with Money" ran longer than 88 minutes, maybe we'd find out. The filmmaker thinks we know these characters well enough so she can get away with compressing time with scenes that barely top a minute. Sometimes it works, but more often than not, "Friends with Money" feels awfully rushed. The truncated running time reminds me of John Sayles' "Casa de los Babys". Interestingly, the filmmaker seems to supply an explanation for her brevity. It has to do with the Catherine Keener character, and it comes late in the film. "Friends with Money" is a major letdown after the exquisite "Lovely and Amazing". This film is slight and plodding, but it's populated with actresses we admire who sound like adults.… Expand
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StephenS.Sep 1, 2006
I feel as if people have marked this down slightly for the wrong kinds of reasons. It may be watched with perfect pleasure just as a large-brained chick-flick, but it is much more if you step inside the director
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NancyWOct 16, 2006
[***SPOILERS***] I liked the open ended ending best left to the viewer to figure out what they would do next. I had not very high expectations when renting this movie, except I love Keener and McDormand so was happy this wasn't the [***SPOILERS***] I liked the open ended ending best left to the viewer to figure out what they would do next. I had not very high expectations when renting this movie, except I love Keener and McDormand so was happy this wasn't the typical chick flick!… Expand
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BrianW.Apr 13, 2006
As an angry, disillusioned fashion designer who has lost her love for life, Frances McDormand gives one of her very best performances. Joan Cusack proves once against that she is one of our finest comediennes. Not as good as the As an angry, disillusioned fashion designer who has lost her love for life, Frances McDormand gives one of her very best performances. Joan Cusack proves once against that she is one of our finest comediennes. Not as good as the director's Lovely and Amazing, but still a fine comedy with an edge.… Expand
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BarryR.Apr 15, 2006
While trying to portray the lives of affluent friends in Los Angeles and attempting to humanize and give them depth, the film fails in that effort. Four different relationships and lifestyles are thrown together with no thread but, instead, While trying to portray the lives of affluent friends in Los Angeles and attempting to humanize and give them depth, the film fails in that effort. Four different relationships and lifestyles are thrown together with no thread but, instead, a patchwork, where the viewer is in the position of watching a ping-pong game of characters and plots. The film… Expand
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ThomasW.Jul 21, 2006
This movie is awesome!
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NickANov 28, 2007
Writer and director Nicole Holofcener (of 2001
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amheretojudgeMar 2, 2018
just let him finish..

Friends With Money A smart and more importantly a mature way to approach the episodes of lives of old ordinary friends that is shockingly gripping and funny for around 90 minutes. The writer-director Nicole Holofcenerjust let him finish..

Friends With Money

A smart and more importantly a mature way to approach the episodes of lives of old ordinary friends that is shockingly gripping and funny for around 90 minutes. The writer-director Nicole Holofcener knows its strength i.e. unpredictable natured script, that thickens more and more as it ages on the screen and offers some of the most developed feature in this genre, if not the best. Sharing their screen time, all the leading ladies; Jennifer Aniston, Joan Cusack, Frances McDormand and Catherine Keener, are upto their mark and delivers the best in their limited span. Friends With Money is sharp, to the point and fast paced script that twists its way around the sub-plots holding them onto their seat and offers something new which is always rare.… Expand
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