JUST FRIENDS

The friend zone is like the penalty box of dating, only you can never get out. Once a girl decides you are her frond, it is game over. You have become a complete non-sexual entity in her eyes, like her brother. Chris Brander (Ryan Reynolds) has it all- money, good looks and flashy job as a LA music executive. But things were not always this way for him…. Back in high school in New Jersey in the 1990s, Chris was shy and overweight but sweet and likeable guy. The only bright spot in his life was his friendship with Jamie Palamino (Amy Smart) a super-popular girl in school. For four years they have been best friends. Chris was hopelessly in love with his best friend, Jamie. On the night of their high school graduation, Chris finally tells Jamie about his feelings. She tells him that she loves him….like a brother. Chris declares himself no longer friends with Jamie and storms off. Ten years later, Chris has discovered himself as a smooth talking lady-killer, living large in Los Angeles. He meets Samantha James (Anna Faris) at his work. They used to date, but both Chris-who does not fall in love in her-and Samantha-who still carries torch for him-have different imagines about their relationship. Chris decides to take Sam off to Paris. They go to New Jersey-the first time Chris has been back in 10 years. However, his plans to only stay the night are changed when he runs into Jamie Palamino, who is working at the local bar. Chris tries to woo Jamie. The harder Chris tries, the deeper he finds himself entrenched in the friend zone. Can he 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…