Review: No Strings Attached
The impeccably timed humor and casual conversations about sex make “No Strings Attached,” starring Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman, an enjoyable romantic comedy. Kutcher plays a television set assistant who has dreams of writing his own sitcom. But unlike his usual ladies’ man roles, Kutcher refreshingly portrays a slightly awkward and needy man when it comes to love. Portman plays an intelligent, confident and extremely independent medical intern.
She has no need or time for men in her busy life. The two meet and form a purely sexual relationship highlighted by playful banter and entertaining sexual exploits that show their carefree attitudes about sex. Although the movie ends as a typical love story, it is carried by a cast of eccentric and entertaining friends who keep you laughing through the entire movie. Finally, despite Portman’s resistance to love, she gives in to Kutcher and the hopeless romantics are satisfied.
