Friends star is 'The Good Girl'

The Good Girl

Director: Miguel Artera

Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tim Blake Nelson, John C. Reilly

Cert: 18

Not all the cast of the long-running sitcom Friends have transferred successfully from the small to the large screen.

But raise a cheer for Aniston who finally comes good in a well-crafted film with a performance which has garnered her much support for an Oscar.

She plays a thirty something Texas store clerk whose life needs some excitement - some colour, some romance (except from slobbish husband, Reilly). Into this unsatisfied life comes a troubled wannabe writer (Gyllenhaal) and they embark on a stuttering romance; which leads to problems.

It is a film of darkness and rich comedy and the playing of Aniston and Gyllenhaal is a positive treat, aided in great part by Mike White's mature and thoughtful screenplay.

Aniston finally finds the perfect cinema role for her talents … an Oscar wouldn't be out of place.

Star Rating: 4/5.