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The Age
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Paul Rudd, Tim Robinson and the art of social suicide
FRIENDSHIP ★★½ CTC. 100 minutes. In cinemas July 17 Friendship is a comedy of embarrassment. It may make you may laugh or, like me, you may spend most of the film muttering, 'No, don't do it.' It's an absurdist take on male friendship. Craig Waterman (Tim Robinson) has no friends of either sex. In contrast, his wife, Tami (Kate Mara), who readily admits that their sex life is far from orgasmic, has many friends. In the film's opening scene, she's about to go out with one who also happens to be an ex-boyfriend. Craig, on the other hand, is staying home alone in front of the television, having failed to persuade their teenage son to watch the latest Marvel movie with him. This routine changes abruptly when Craig meets the family's new neighbour, Austin Carmichael (Paul Rudd), a TV weatherman who fancies himself an adventurer. Instead of saying 'see you later' at the end of their first meeting, he points a finger at Craig and cries: 'Stay curious!' Instantly entranced, Craig takes him seriously and Austin, deciding that he's an affable eccentric with entertainment value, starts hanging out with him. They go on adventures together and Craig begins to loosen up with predictably mortifying consequences. The film's director, Andrew DeYoung, a friend of Robinson's, wrote the role especially for him by way of giving him the chance to elaborate on the kind of embarrassments he's been perpetrating in I Think You Should Leave Now, the sketch comedy series that has acquired a cult audience on Netflix. The typical Robinson character knows no boundaries. He's a juvenile variation on Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm. Whatever you say about Larry's tin-eared response to the sensitivities of others and his tenacity in holding a grudge, he's a grown-up. Robinson, however, is stuck in pre-adolescence. He's the naughtiest kid in the class, harbouring an obsession with bodily function jokes together with a bubbling desire to shock in the most bizarre way he can dream up. Naturally, he soon proves too much for Austin and after one particularly disastrous evening, Austin tells Craig that they're breaking up. The friendship is over.
Sydney Morning Herald
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Paul Rudd, Tim Robinson and the art of social suicide
FRIENDSHIP ★★½ CTC. 100 minutes. In cinemas July 17 Friendship is a comedy of embarrassment. It may make you may laugh or, like me, you may spend most of the film muttering, 'No, don't do it.' It's an absurdist take on male friendship. Craig Waterman (Tim Robinson) has no friends of either sex. In contrast, his wife, Tami (Kate Mara), who readily admits that their sex life is far from orgasmic, has many friends. In the film's opening scene, she's about to go out with one who also happens to be an ex-boyfriend. Craig, on the other hand, is staying home alone in front of the television, having failed to persuade their teenage son to watch the latest Marvel movie with him. This routine changes abruptly when Craig meets the family's new neighbour, Austin Carmichael (Paul Rudd), a TV weatherman who fancies himself an adventurer. Instead of saying 'see you later' at the end of their first meeting, he points a finger at Craig and cries: 'Stay curious!' Instantly entranced, Craig takes him seriously and Austin, deciding that he's an affable eccentric with entertainment value, starts hanging out with him. They go on adventures together and Craig begins to loosen up with predictably mortifying consequences. The film's director, Andrew DeYoung, a friend of Robinson's, wrote the role especially for him by way of giving him the chance to elaborate on the kind of embarrassments he's been perpetrating in I Think You Should Leave Now, the sketch comedy series that has acquired a cult audience on Netflix. The typical Robinson character knows no boundaries. He's a juvenile variation on Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm. Whatever you say about Larry's tin-eared response to the sensitivities of others and his tenacity in holding a grudge, he's a grown-up. Robinson, however, is stuck in pre-adolescence. He's the naughtiest kid in the class, harbouring an obsession with bodily function jokes together with a bubbling desire to shock in the most bizarre way he can dream up. Naturally, he soon proves too much for Austin and after one particularly disastrous evening, Austin tells Craig that they're breaking up. The friendship is over.
News18
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Friendship X Reviews: Tim Robinson's Cringe Comedy Strikes A Gold With Paul Rudd
Last Updated: Since Friendship was released online, viewers are saying that the movie has a lot of funny scenes, but it's also tough to watch because of some real moments. Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd share a friendship in the new comedy film Friendship. The story is about Robinson's character trying to make friends with his neighbour, played by Rudd. While Robinson wants the friendship to succeed, Rudd's character isn't interested and this difference causes problems for both of them. Since the movie was released online, viewers have been praising it on X (formerly Twitter). While the movie has a lot of funny scenes, at the same time, it's tough to watch because of how awkward and real some moments feel. Other than Robinson and Rudd, the movie, directed by Andrew DeYoung, also stars Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, Rick Worthy, Josh Segarra, Billy Bryk and Whitmer Thomas. #Friendship is a comedic triumph. It's the cringe comedy Tim Robinson is notorious for, but in service of a larger narrative that is actually an interesting exercise in male friendship/ Rudd's turn as Austin is his best role since Brian Fantana — kurt @ the movies (@kurtkidman) May 17, 2025 Another shared, 'Friendship. I have not laughed that hard or consistently in a theatre in a long time. I might go see it again. Fu****g slam dunk, Tim Robinson cracks me up. So good." Friendship. I have not laughed that hard or consistently in a theater in a long time. I might go see it again. Fucking slam dunk, Tim Robinson cracks me up. So good.— Gary (@MothMonsterManG) May 25, 2025 'Friendship was so good. It's been more than a decade since I've been in a theatre where people were crying and laughing," a comment read. An individual stated, 'My favourite performance of the year so far. Tim Robinson is a one-of-a-kind actor." My favorite performance of the year so far. Tim Robinson is a one of a kind actor — TheClubOrtiz (@RobertoTylerOr1) May 13, 2025 Another mentioned, 'Friendship is easily one of the most demented and unsettling films I've seen this year. A film that made me constantly recoil and wince. But it's also easily one of my favourite movies this year and has two scenes that made me laugh so hard I thought I was gonna puke. Recommended." FRIENDSHIP is easily one of the most demented and unsettling films I've seen this year. A film that made me constantly recoil and wince. But it's also easily one of my favorite movies this year and has two scenes that made me laugh so hard I thought I was gonna puke. Recommended! — Reyna Cervantes (@Jfcdoomblade) July 7, 2025 One more added, 'One thing I really love about Friendship (2025) is that from the trailers you think it's gonna be like The Banshees of Inisherin, but there's a very clear reason and build up to Austin's friendship dumping Craig, which simultaneously makes it funnier and sadder somehow." One thing I really love about Friendship (2025) is that from the trailers you think it's gonna be like The Banshees of Inisherin, but there's actually a very clear reason and build up to Austin friendship dumping Craig, which simultaneously makes it funnier and sadder somehow— Josef (@Slither2006) June 13, 2025 After its official release on May 23, Friendship became available to buy on demand starting June 17. Fans who missed it in cinemas can now watch it from home. First Published: July 17, 2025, 17:06 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
