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The Next Best Thing (2000) 4.7
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4.7/10 from 9,055 users
Metascore: 25/100
Reviews: 161 user | 84 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com Abbie, tired of failed relationships, has a one-night-stand with her gay friend; they agree to raise the resulting baby together. Director:John SchlesingerWriter:Tom Ropelewski (as Thomas Ropelewski) |
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A comedy-drama about best friends - one a straight woman, Abbie, the other a gay man, Robert - who decide to have a child together. Five years later, Abbie falls in love with a straight man and wants to move away with her and Robert's little boy Sam, and a nasty custody battle ensues. Written by TexGuy <madonnafan@webtv.net>
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He was smart, handsome and single. When her biological clock was running out, he was... the next best thing. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content, partial nudity and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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3 March 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$5,870,387 (USA) (3 March 2000)Gross:
£662,413 (UK) (7 July 2000)Company Credits
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Robert: Where did you hear that word?
Sam: Kyle told it to me
Robert: And did Kyle tell you what it means?
Sam: Yes.
Robert: Well, what does it mean?
Sam: It's when two boys kiss and they go to the opera.
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Written By: Aida & Skully
Performed By: Metisse
Produced By: Magnus Fiennes
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Abbie is riding in a car. Seen from the front, her headrest is missing, but from the rear, it's present. See more »Quotes
Sam: Daddy, are you a 'faggot'?Robert: Where did you hear that word?
Sam: Kyle told it to me
Robert: And did Kyle tell you what it means?
Sam: Yes.
Robert: Well, what does it mean?
Sam: It's when two boys kiss and they go to the opera.
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Boom Boom BaWritten By: Aida & Skully
Performed By: Metisse
Produced By: Magnus Fiennes
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Its been months since my wife dragged me to see this film, and I still can't get the rotten taste out of my mouth. Ten minutes into the movie she and I were looking at our watches, wondering how much more we were in for. At that point we knew we had a film that could surpass The Postman (the Costner movie, not the Italian one) in trite pompousness. The only positive thing I can say I gained from The Next Best Thing is that it has given me a new concrete reference for the term "Bad Movie" (it nudged Postman out by a nose).
I want to express, these feelings don't come from any bias I may have against Madonna or any of the other actor's involved in it(including TVs Doogie Hauser), in fact I have a great deal of respect for Madonna's business acumen and her ability to continually re-invent herself. A big part of her past success has come from her wisdom to surround herself with capable people, but that seems to have not made a difference this time. The usually engaging Rupert Everett walks woodenly through every scene. Julia Roberts' 'Squeeze' Benjamin Bratt stumbles through his poorly written lines. And as for Madonna herself--what accent is that you're affecting?
Stay Away, stay away in droves. Or better yet, watch it, and learn what real pain is.