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Just Friends (2005)


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Synopsis:
Chris Brander has it all--money, good looks and a flashy job as an LA music executive. But back in high school in New Jersey in the 1990’s, Chris was shy, overweight and the butt of the cool crowd’s jokes. The only bright spot in his life was his friendship with Jamie Palamino a super-popular cheerleader. But Chris was harboring a secret--he was hopelessly in love with his best friend. On the night of their high school graduation, Chris finally works up his courage and makes his feelings known. In response, a surprised Jamie proceeds to give him the “Just Friends” speech. Enraged and humiliated, Chris declares himself no longer friends with Jamie and storms off. Ten years later, Chris has reinvented himself as a smooth talking lady-killer, living large in Los Angeles. Chris’s boss, KC, has just given him his most challenging job assignment yet--turning spoiled socialite, diva and magazine pin-up girl Samantha James into a pop-singing sensation. The well-known fact that Chris and Sam used to date, and that she still carries a torch for him, makes it all the more hellish. The less than talented Sam doesn’t feel she can “create” unless Chris whisks her off to Paris. En route, a plane malfunction causes them to make an unexpected pit-stop in New Jersey--the first time Chris has been back in 10 years. Chris’ plans to only stay the night are detoured when he runs into Jamie working at the local bar. Suddenly faced with the chance to undo the past and “seal the deal” with the “just friends” girl of his dreams, Chris finds himself postponing Paris. This sets off a chain of events in which Chris tries to woo Jamie, all the while distracting the suspicious Samantha. Unbelievably, Chris is finding it more difficult to romance Jamie than it was 10 years ago. Can one escape the clutches of the ‘friend zone?’ Is it possible to go from ‘just friend’ to boyfriend? Chris is about to find out the hard way.
Full Cast & Crew

Theatrical Release
11/23/2005
Director Credit
Roger Kumble Director
Cast Credit
Ryan Reynolds Chris Brander
Amy Smart Jamie Palamino
Anna Faris Samantha James
Christopher Marquette Mike Brander
Chris Klein Dusty Dinkleman
Julie Hagerty Carol Brander
Fred Ewanuick Clark
Amy Matysio Darla
Stephen Root K.C.
Barry Flatman Mr. Palamino
Giacomo Beltrami Young Mike Brander
Wendy Anderson Mrs. Palamino
Devyn Burant Brett
Jaden Ryan Joey
Annie Brebner Sarah
Mike O'Brian Hockey Dad
Ty Olsson Tim
Todd Lewis Kyle
Justin Kirby Jock #1
Jackie Mitchell Jock #2
Robin Dunne Ray
Trenna Keating Nancy
Sharon Bakker Rhonda
Maria Arce Athena
Jillian Walchuck Mandy
Steve Togerson Dental Patient
Cavan Cunningham Record Producer
Ashley Scott Janice
Jody Peters Pilot
Simon Chin Sound Engineer
Dayna Devon TV Show Host
Michael Ansah Wafoofi
Skye Brandon Toady
Kelly McDonald Girl Skater
Sally Crooks Granny Palamino
Terri Ahl Caroler #1
Joan Speirs Caroler #2
Jeff Ruff Caroler #3
Larry McCormick Caroler #4
James Bitonti Bouncer
Robert Painchaud Young Boy #1
Maclean Nelson Young Boy #2
Ian Williams Tough Kid Hockey Player
Amanda Park Dental Assistan
Mike Simpson Priest
Glen W Thompson Movie Patron #1
Trace Fairgrieve Movie Patron #2
John Levin Fireman
Jason Bryant Customer
Lorelei Gibson Sheila
Grace Kumble Toddler with Santa
Production Credits Credit
Chris Bender Producer
Jake Weiner Co-Producer
Magnus Kim Associate Producer
Marco Mehlitz Executive Producer
J.C. Spink Producer
Richard Brener Executive Producer
Toby Emmerich Executive Producer
William Vince Producer
Michael C Ohoven Producer
Cale Boyter Executive Producer
Bill Johnson Producer
Production Companies Credit
Bender/Spink Management Production Company
Infinity Media Canada Production Company
Cinezeta Production Company
Distribution Companies Credit
Inferno Distribution LLC Foreign Theatrical Distributor
New Line Records Domestic Theatrical Distributor
New Line Home Entertainment Domestic Video Distributor
Locations  
Los Angeles, California, USA
Regina, Saskatchewan
Writer Credit
Adam Davis ('Tex') Screenplay
Accounting Credit
Jim Sternberg Finance Manager - Completion Bond Provider
Wendy Gaboury Production Accountant
Janet Chandler Accountant - Payroll Accountant
Laurie Cartwright Production Insurance - Risk Management
Jon Bell Post-Production Accountant
Vess Stoeva Assistant Accountant
Bernhard Speck Production Accountant - Production Controller
Juliana Selfridge Production Insurance - Risk Management
Pearl Yuzicappi Accountant - Accounting Assistant
Moira Holmes Finance Manager - Completion Bond Provider
Jennifer Omoth Assistant Accountant
Andrew Merilees Post-Production Accountant
Jennifer Scott Assistant Accountant (Los Angeles)
Animal Training Handling Credit
Gwen Nelson Animal Wrangler
Art Department Credit
Christina Kuhnigk Set Decorator
Robb Wilson King Production Designer
David Joseph Assistant Set Decorator - Assistant Set Decorator/Buyer
Rick Janzen Scenic Artist
Tricia Wilson Art Department - Art Department Production Assistant
Laura Wolfe Dresser (2nd Unit)
Russell Moore Art Director
Keith Potter Set Dresser
Robert Pratt Storyboard Artist
Tom Johnson Sculptor
Robert Zanatta Painter
Rylan Faul Greensman
Ira Aikman Lead Set Dresser
Shelly Bowes Art Department Coordinator
Garry Varro Assistant Art Director
Johann Wessels Illustrator
Adrienne Conley Graphics Coordinator - Graphics
Will Moffatt Set Dresser
Michael Waddell-Gardiner Lead Set Dresser
Sara Longfellow Set Decorator - Set Decorator Buyer
Dan Wright Illustrator - Draftsperson
Luc LaFrance Dresser (2nd Unit)
Calvin Bachiu Painter
Amy Montgomery Art Director (Los Angeles)
Brad Milburn Assistant Art Director
Keith Potter Set Decorator (2nd Unit)
Troy Jessop Painter
Chris Gardiner Set Dresser
Simon Haywood-Anderson Set Dresser
Lester Turcotte Painter
Chad Herzberg Painter
Laura Wolfe Set Dresser
Kieran Gelfand Painter - Standby Painter
Luc LaFrance Set Dresser
Alison Grothe Set Dresser - On Set Dresser
Casting Credit
Brenda McCormick Casting
Chadwick Struck Casting Associate
Lynn Benson Casting Assistant
Nathaniel Vince Extras Casting Assistant
Betia Hovedskov Extras Casting
Simon Chin Extras Casting - Extras Casting Coordinator
Rick Montgomery Casting - Casting Director
Errin Clutton Casting Associate (Canada)
Coreen Mayrs Casting
Rich King Extras Casting (Los Angeles)
Heike Brandstatter Casting
Craft Services Credit
Darren Shmyr Craft Service
Jeff Nelson Catering - Chef
Kevin Dube Catering - Sous Chef
Valerie Kinistino Craft Service - Craft Service Assistant
Michael Pisch Catering - Chef
Lauren Lindsay Craft Service (2nd Unit)
Mark C Palmer Craft Service (Los Angeles)
Andy Shaw Catering (2nd Unit)
Carl Scott Catering - Sous Chef (2nd Unit)
Film Camera Credit
Alan Markfield Photography - Still Photographer
Candide Franklyn Steadicam Operator
Candide Franklyn Camera Operator - "A" Camera Operator
Anthony B Richmond Director of Photography
Ted Overton Camera Assistant - "A" Camera First Assistant
Darren Robertson Video Playback - Video Playback Operator
Gary Miller Camera - Animation Camera
Cameron Drinkle Video Assist/Playback - Video Assist (2nd Unit)
Steve Sheriden Color Timer
Layton Burton Video - Video Camera Operator
Krista Stumph Camera Trainee
Cary Cooper Video - Hot Head Technician
David Rumley Camera Assistant - "A" Camera Second Assistant
Rob Doak Video Playback - Video Playback Operator
Roger Finlay Director of Photography (2nd Unit)
Roger Finlay Camera Operator - "B" Camera Operator
Mark Dobrescu Camera Operator
Max Torroba Video - Video Coordinator
Dean Frank Camera Assistant - "B" Camera First Assistant
Jesse Sannerud Camera Assistant - "B" Camera Second Assistant
Mark Dobrescu Camera Operator - DOP/Camera Operator (2nd Unit)
Paul Varrieur Camera Operator (Los Angeles)
Donovan Fraser Camera Assistant - "A" Camera First Assistant (2nd Unit)
Nicole Wiwchar Camera Assistant - "A" Camera Second Assistant (2nd Unit)
Jason Habicht