New Movie Releases: ‘Captain America,’ ‘Friends with Benefits’

The Takeaway

This weekend two potentially big blockbusters are opening in theaters: “Captain America: The First Avenger,” an action-packed comic book movie, and “Friends with Benefits,” starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis as two friends who try to have a casual physical relationship. Rafer Guzman, The Takeaway’s Movie Date podcast  and  film critic for Newsday, reviews this weekend’s new releases.
“Captain America: The First Avenger” trailer:

“Friends With Benefits” trailer:

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