No Strings Attached

The soundtrack for No Strings Attached, a romantic comedy-drama starring Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher as longtime friends who decide to up the physical nature of their relationship in hopes of bypassing the emotional baggage that stems from a more amorous coupling, relies heavily on modern R&B cuts from the likes of Leona Lewis, D'Angelo, and Color Me Badd. Sprinkled throughout the collection are a handful of alternative rock and dance numbers from Bishop Allen and Mark Ronson, resulting in a light-hearted mix of old and new tracks, all of which are perfectly suited for accompanying a series of forgettable bedroom romps. ~ James Christopher Monger