No Strings Attached

No Strings Attached is a 2011 American romantic comedy film directed and co-produced by Ivan Reitman. Starring Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher, the film is about two friends who decide to make a pact to have a "no strings attached" relationship, without falling in love with each other. The film premiered in Westwood, Los Angeles on January 11, 2011 and was released by Paramount Pictures in the United States on January 21, 2011, to mixed reviews, with praise for the lead pair's performances and chemistry, but criticism for its direction and screenplay. The film grossed $149 million against a $25 million budget.