Question about the movie JUST FRIENDS?

Question

how did ryan reynolds go from fat to slim in that movie?

was it a special effect? or did he really go fat and lose weight?

Answer 1

It was a special effect and a fat suit:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433400/triv...

"During filming, 'Ryan Reynolds' stepped outside while in full fat make-up. A fan of his came up to him and asked if Ryan Reynolds was inside. He said yes and pretended he wasn't himself.

It took 4 hours just to make the 12 pound face on Ryan Reynolds."

Additionally there is a goof in the film with the makeup:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433400/goof...

"Jamie, Chris and his mother are watching old home movies after their "group date" seeing "The Notebook". There's a close-up shot of "Fat" Chris saying, "I love you Jamie Palamino! You're my *best* friend", or something to that effect. The edge of the prosthetic mask he is wearing is visible on the left side of his chin."

Answer 2

It's a fat suit, and makeup  

Answer 3

Unfortunately, Ryan Reynolds is not the method actor DeNiro was in Raging Bull, so the only way he packed on the pounds in Just Friends was through the use of a prosthetic "fat suit".

Check out this article for the details

http://www.etonline.com/movies/2005/11/3...

Answer 4

fat suit love that movie though

Answer 5

FAT SUIT AND MAKEUP JUST LIKE GWENETH PALTROW DID IN THE MOVIE SHALLOW HAL. ALSO EDDIE MURPHY IN NUTTY PROFESSOR AND NORBIT.