Friends with Kids

This movie is a group of friends in which some couples start having kids and this starts changing everything for all of them. Jason (Scott) and Julie (Westfeldt), the last two singles of their group, observe how their friends relationships deteriorate and they decided to have a child together without starting a sentimental relationship, just two friends raising a child.

This decision is taken with the objective of having a baby and still be able to find that person who they can share their life with, which is why the parenting activities are divided equally in two, so in the other half of the time they can go out and meet people.

Although in the film Jason and Julie have no relationship as a couple, as parents they are smoothly organized reaching agreements and sharing responsibilities; unlike their friends, who are together but do not strike for having stable relationships and giving enough attention to their children. This contrast enhances what the film tries to tell us: it is useless to have a relationship unless you can manage when things are not great.

The comic situations, together with the dramatic ones, among the friends  help the movie to not lose its pace and to keep the viewer interested. It works especially thanks to its cast, ready and well prepared for comedy performances.

Also, the inclusion of children give a different twist to the script, a sort fresh turn.

Director: Jennifer Westfeldt

Writer: Jennifer Westfeldt

Stars: Jennifer Westfeldt, Adam Scott and Maya Rudolph