The Best Man
October 1999
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Teresa Wiltz
Ultimately when it's all said and done, Best Man remains always a groomsman, never a groom: It backs down on its promise to both challenge and entertain, opting instead for the easy laugh--and the pat ending.
Lisa Alspector
Viewers who mistake the didacticism for stylistic weakness miss much of the point of this nicely toned movie.
So much for the under-powered plot, from tyro writer/director Malcolm D Lee, to which the tiresome unearthing of nice guy Harper's previous dalliances contributes little.
Bob Graham
The glossy ensemble cast is consistently interesting.
Jay Carr
Warm ensemble performance and sophisticated finesse from Lee.
Henry Cabot Beck
The Best Man is a class act, from top to bottom.
Critic reviews
Teresa Wiltz
Ultimately when it's all said and done, Best Man remains always a groomsman, never a groom: It backs down on its promise to both challenge and entertain, opting instead for the easy laugh--and the pat ending.
Lisa Alspector
Viewers who mistake the didacticism for stylistic weakness miss much of the point of this nicely toned movie.
So much for the under-powered plot, from tyro writer/director Malcolm D Lee, to which the tiresome unearthing of nice guy Harper's previous dalliances contributes little.
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Outstanding. Almost two decades later and the only film to match the caliber & quality of casting in this film is its sequel. Throw a feather & it will land on 10 different movies with an all white cast with storylines similar to this one. Hollywood is really missing a great financial opportunity & movie goers are being cheated. FYI, Oprah's misandry wouldn't allow her to make a film like this and Tyler Perry is making great films whenever he's not wearing a dress.
Excellent ! This is my favorite movie..i could watch it a million times
Elle Q, Lance, Harper, Julien, Jordan, Mia, Robin, Shelby, even CANDY! My all time favorite. Brings back memories. Plot and soundtrack- awesome
My favorite Movies like this make you think, laugh, and cry
Cast and credits
Actors | Taye Diggs, Terrence Howard, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau, Sanaa Lathan, Monica Calhoun, Melissa De Sousa |
Producers | Spike Lee, Sam Kitt, Bill Carraro |
Director | Malcolm D. Lee |
Writers | Malcolm D. Lee |
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Start within 30 days, finish within 24 hours.
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Run time
120 minutes
Rating
R
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