While most of the films our family sees in theaters these days are animated, there are times my hubby and I make it out to see something that doesn’t involve talking animals. There is a new movie coming to the big screen on March 9th from Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions called, Friends with Kids that we are hoping to make one of those movies.
This new feature film will bring together Bridesmaid cast members Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph once again. It is also the directorial debut for Jennifer Westfeldt, who also wrote this romantic comedy.
Here is a quick synopsis of the film:
Friends With Kids is a daring and poignant ensemble comedy about a close-knit circle of friends at that moment in life when children arrive and everythingchanges. The last two singles in the group observe the effect that kids have had on their friends’ relationships and wonder if there’s a better way. They decide to have a kid together – and date other people.
Jennifer Westfeldt wrote, directed, and stars in the romantic comedy Friends with Kids. She plays Julie, a Manhattanite whose biological clock is about to run out, so she convinces her longtime platonic best friend, Jason (Adam Scott) to father a child with her. They seem to have a much easier time juggling the responsibilities of new parenthood without the complication of being in a relationship with each other, which is in contrast to the two couples they are closest to. As their friends’ marriages implode, Julie and Jason’s happy equilibrium topples over as well when he falls for a hot young artist (Megan Fox) and she begins dating a successful businessman (Edward Burns).
There are big laughs and unexpected emotional truths as this unconventional ‘experiment’ leads everyone in the group to question the nature of friendship, family and, finally, true love.
If you are trying to plan your next date night, maybe you should add Friends with Kids to your radar as well. I will let you guys know what we think about it soon.
Disclosure: I will be receiving a Friends with Kids Goodie bag for my thoughts.
