Zachary Quinto

Like last year’s Babes, this female buddy comedy begins with girlhood bonding over sleepovers then whisks us to the present when the gals are in their 30s and on very different paths. Co-writer and producer Katie Corwin plays Katie, about to be engaged to nice-guy John (Mason Gooding) while her BFF Delaney (co-writer and director Delaney Buffett) remains stuck in a state that alternates between ennui and teenage rebelliousness. Corwin and Buffett, who’s the daughter of musician Jimmy Buffett, have no qualms about making themselves immature and even unlikable at times to get a laugh. Corwin has fun portraying Katie’s straightlaced side while Delaney relishes the role of the irresponsible slacker who resists her friend’s move to marriage and settling down.

Adult best Friends is a charming comedy about two grown up women who’ve been best friends since childhood but find their relationship challenged because their adult selves have different needs, feelings, desires and habits than their younger selves did — and they must come to terms with that or lose each other. the Buffett/Corwin creative companionship brings compelling authenticity and engagingly poignant elements to the scenario and the characters, as the two besties face the challenges that threaten to push them apart, Adult best Friends‘ tightly written script is a mix of silly and contemplative moments. using both to dig into real issues that real friendships face. The performances by Buffet and Corwin and their smartly cast ensemble are captivating. The denouement of Adult best Friends is upbeat and satisfying, Friendship is important and this film treasures it.