
Harper's autobiographical novel is almost out, his girlfriend Robin desires commitment, and he's best man at the wedding of Lance, a pro athlete. He goes to New York early (Robin will come for the wedding) to hang out with Lance and other friends, including Jordan, his former almost-lover, now in media and privy to an advance copy of the book. The men discuss women, never facing their own double standard; Jordan wants to try again with Harper, at least for one night; and Harp... (Full plot summary below)
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Harper's autobiographical novel is almost out, his girlfriend Robin desires commitment, and he's best man at the wedding of Lance, a pro athlete. He goes to New York early (Robin will come for the wedding) to hang out with Lance and other friends, including Jordan, his former almost-lover, now in media and privy to an advance copy of the book. The men discuss women, never facing their own double standard; Jordan wants to try again with Harper, at least for one night; and Harper fears that Lance will read his book and learn that the bride-to-be slept with him once to avenge Lance's many affairs. Can Harper mature before Lance kills him, Jordan seduces him, and he loses Robin?
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| rec.arts.movies.reviewsBob BloomMalcolm D. Lee has written a romantic comedy that features some very well-defined, likable, but flawed characters. |
| Philadelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyDeeply moral, thoughtful, and amiably humorous. |
| Seattle Post-IntelligencerStefan UlsteinA delightful, inspiring and ultimately redemptive comedy-drama. |
| JoBlo's Movie EmporiumJoBloGreat film, great script, great premise and great characters. |
| Washington PostTeresa WiltzUltimately 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. |
| Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionBob LonginoProvokes the same kind of dramatic shivers that made Lawrence Kasdan's reunion hit The Big Chill such a big thrill. |
| Baltimore SunMilton KentMakes a fine date movie...thanks to its life-affirming view of friendship, love and honor. |
| TheMovieReport.comMichael DequinaIf you ask me, it's impossible to not like a film that ends with the entire cast doing the electric slide to Cameo's '80s funk classic 'Candy.' |
| Mr. ShowbizKevin MaynardA smooth, often funny, occasionally thoughtful romantic comedy. |
| Village VoiceAmy TaubinEverything about the film is familiar except that the twentysomethings are all African American. |