For a Good Time, Call... - B-

Rated R, 86 minutes

Spry, playful girl-buddy comedy “For a Good Time, Call…”

Ari Graynor, Justin Long and Lauren Miller

 “For a Good Time, Call…” is a well-worn but enjoyable comedy that’s a decent late-summer entry with less raunch and more heart than usual considering the premise. Katie (Ari Graynor of the recent “Celeste and Jesse Forever”) and Lauren (newcomer Lauren Miller, who also co-wrote the script) are two incompatible New York City roommates, their differences become more apparent with a disapproving Lauren learns of her roommate's occupation as a phone sex operator. However, after Lauren loses her job she joins forces with Katie to create a highly lucrative phone sex business. In the process of their venture, both girls start to become firm friends though a betrayal could threaten their friendship and their business. Though the story is predictable and comedy a little bland, you’ll have a good time with the pleasant, charming “For a Good Time, Call…” that’s a touching, brisk take on genuine friendship without all the raunch so prevalent these days in film comedy. The attractive, likable leads in Graynor and Miller, both underrated actresses, are the best thing about the heartfelt comedy, and Graynor in particular has a colorful comedic energy.  Justin Long, Mark Webber, James Wolk, and Mimi Rogers all contribute some fun moments in brief supporting roles, and watch for a couple of hilarious cameos from director Kevin Smith and Seth Rogen. “For a Good Time, Call…” is nothing new or groundbreaking, but it’s a remarkably playful, energetic take on female friendship.