The Best Man

1999 "The flower arrangements have been ordered. The sleeping arrangements are still being worked out."
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Released: 22 October 1999 Released
Producted By: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
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Official Website: http://www.universalpictures.com/bestman/
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After writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper attempts to hide the fact that his saucy new book is loosely based on the lives and loves of his tight-knit group of friends. Harper is set to be best man at his friend Lance's wedding, and all his friends will be in attendance. When an advance copy of the book makes its way into the hands of his ex-flame, Jordan, Harper attempts to keep it under wraps.

Genre

Drama, Comedy

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Director

Malcolm D. Lee

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

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Greenes Please don't spend money on this.
Protraph Lack of good storyline.
Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
Marva-nova Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.
leonblackwood Review: I done the stupid thing by watching the sequel to this movie before watching the first part, which I enjoyed much more. I couldn't really get into the sequel because I didn't know that much about the characters, but now that I've watched this movie, I totally understand the relationship between the childhood buddies and there relationships. All of the actors put in great performances which were very real and emotional in parts. Terrence Howard's character really made me laugh and the individual storyline's were well written. I must admit, I did watch the sequel straight after watching this movie and I still prefer the original. Anyway, I'm sure that most people have seen this movie before as it did come out in 1999, but I still enjoyed it. Watchable!Round-Up: Most of the actors in this movie have become major stars so it's great to watch them before there prime. Terence Howard has become the biggest star out of the bunch, with his brief major role in Ironman and other big movies like The Butler and Dead Man Down.   Morris Chestnut is mostly known for his part in Boyz 'N The Hood but he hasn't really blown up since then. He's had small parts in The Call and Identity Thief but he's yet to become a household name. Harold Perrineau is known for his character in Lost but he's yet to take on a leading role. Out of all of the make characters I did think that Taye Diggs was going to be the biggest star, but his career also seemed to have gone a bit flat. Anyway, the chemistry between the characters was great but the movie did seem to drag after a while.Budget: $9million Worldwide Gross: $35millionI recommend this movie to people who are into there urban relationship movies about a group of friends who are brought together for a wedding. 5/10
Realness97 I loved the feel-good factor this movie extolled. I love the blend of comedic situations with the 'yes it happens..' drama. I give special props to the role of Perrineau, for his character mirrors my innermost fears which are smoke-screened by spineless bravado. I want a drop dead gorgeous lady in my life to infinity, and would give all I have to get her! I'm so impressed with Terence Howard's successes since this release, and in hindsight admit, he'd be my chosen alter-ego.My final thought is for Sanaa; Reality would never demean your personal qualities to 'hoping' you make the cut from any man's proverbial wish- list, so your in-character presenting was very very good. Well Done Mr Producer. You nailed it. Now get the Corp big wigs to release this worldwide.
tbselah ****MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS**** This movie was great. I never get tired of seeing it. I really like Quentin's character. He stole every scene he was in. I kind of wish they had made a spin off with his character because he was really interesting. I would have liked to have seen the relationship he had with his father because from the way him and Harper talked it seemed his father was always on him about choosing a career and the last thing he needed was for Harper to be doing that to him. Like he didn't need another father figure who didn't approve of his lifestyle. With the way the movie ended I think it would have been good to develop a story between him and Shelby. See where that would go. Also show him in his playing ways and also show him playing the guitar a lot more like he was working on putting together a record, the way he played was tight. But if they were to make a movie on just his character only Terrence Howard could play him and only Malcolm Lee would be able to pull off a great job directing it.
kramanton-1 Taye Diggs makes a second dazzling preformance. He is the real deal. Morris Chestnut enterance was one of the best on screen. Nia Long shows why she has few equals. Terrence Howard gave a stellar preformance as Q. The cast performance was stunning. The only film that I never wanted to be an end to. Hopefully, Malcom Lee will do it again. A must see film in an industry full of lilly white trash.