The Best Man
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Movie Reviews of The Best Man
Movie Review: escaping the bambozzled
Summary: 5 Stars
As a guy some people criticize me for watching "love" stories but it seems like it's the only outlet from general African American movies. Most movies are flooded with negative propaganda thru street wars or ignorant stereotypical comedy. Both African Americans and Caucasians eat this up and thus the view of African American culture is distorted into simple tragedy. Sure, we have tragedy and the street war story is real in many ways, however we are just as multi-faceted as any other racial group and characters like those in Best Man, Love Jones, etc are just as real. I'm glad to see that we are escaping stereotypical roles and scenes in film. But this has occured before, in versions like the Cosby Show. Unfortunately marketers decided it was not appealing to enough audiences and thought that more stereotypical programs would be accepted by eurocentric americans and the poverty-stricken african american who is too uneducated to understand that the jokes on him. Hopefully we wont depend on just love stories marketed to women and be able to make other stories (such as the uplifting "Antwone Fisher" by Denzel Washington) that can be as multi-faceted as eurocentric films. Slowly but surely we will arrive, as long as we keep our eyes on the prize.
Movie Review: A great movies for people of all backgrounds.
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all major props due to Malcolm Lee for directing what will no doubt be considered a classic. Mr. Lee did not succomb to the senseless violence and irresponsiblity that Hollywood consistently serves up when dealing with a cast of "African American" decent. Mr. Lee painted a picture of friendship and maturity that is as beautiful as it gets. I am normally one that doesnt like to see wedding movies , however this movies is less about a wedding and more about the bonds of friendship and responsiblity.Harper (Taye Diggs) is totally believable in his sincerity as is Lance ( Morris Chestnut ). A great date and family film. The story becomes somewhat predictable however there are a few hillarious plot twists that keep your attention.For eye candy there is the incredibly sexy Nia Long for the guys and a few shirtless scenes with Taye and Morris for the ladies. I am of latin decent and can honestly say that this movie is a must see for people of all backgrounds. I was so proud to see men and women of ethnic backgrounds portrayed in such a positive light. Thank you Mr. Lee for not stuffing the usual garbage down our throats. See it and you will not be dissapointed.Movie Review: MY ALL TIME FAVORITE MOVIE
Summary: 5 Stars
I absolutely LOVE this movie. It is, without a doubt, my all time favorite. I wish they would make a sequel or a prequel. The actors/actresses were brilliant. They were really good with the comedy timing - especially Quinton (sp). It was so funny. Truly one of those 'you laughed, you cried'. I guess I most enjoyed this movie because it is so real for me. People commented that these characters are all "so rare" in the black community, when in fact, these characters are exactly like the people I have known all my life and continue to grow up with. This movie is ~us~ on TV. Flawed, but for the most part positive. Just regular characters. We waited so long! This is regular black America for me and mine and this funny portrait of them was excellent!!
It plays well on the screen because it is so real. Good friends, good times, good memories, old flames, old regrets, college years, new steps, new beginnings, indecision, career moves, relationships. Life at its best. You will not regret buying this DVD!
Get this on DVD soon! If you haven't seen it yet, you are missing out!
Movie Review: Quality Black Film
Summary: 5 Stars
It's hard to find quality black films these days. And by quality I mean movies with substance and originality. The Best Man contains both. It also has a smart, clever script, a well rounded cast, and some pretty funny dialogue. This isn't your typical black film about gang violence or life in the hood. The Best Man has class and style. It's a smooth ride from beginning to end. The plot is intriguing; a group of old college friends reunite for a wedding. Their journey is heaped with dirty secrets, heated romances, and bitter rivalries. Every actor is cast perfectly in their role. Terrence Howard is hilarious as a promiscuous playboy. Nia Long is great as the sultry, seductive other woman. Morris Chestnut is very convincing as a slightly arrogant, extremely masculine, professional athlete. And Taye Diggs is our charming and adorable, yet incredibly naive protagonist. All of the characters make poor choices throughout the movie, but we never stop rooting for them. The movie balances out the right amount of comedy with just enough drama. Very enjoyable. Highly recommended.Movie Review: Such a Great Movie......Just Buy It!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie! It's everything-funny, interesting, entertaining, realistic, humorous. This movie is about a guy who writes a book about his life, including his dirty laundry like sleeping with his friend's girlfriend in college. Well, his friend is marrying the girlfriend he slept with, unbeknowst to what really happened in the past until he is informed during his bachelor party the day BEFORE THE WEDDING! I know it's bad of me, but I loved the fact that he beat the mess out of him! He was well deserving of it. The best character, to me, was Quentin played by Terrence Howard. He was the one that knew about their past affair all along, and kept referring to it directly and indirectly through his very funny, sarcastic, and just "keeping it real" tactics. I loved his character-funny, charming, and spitefully devious through his little jokes and smiles and quirks that gave away what he knew. He was a little vulgar, yes, but that's what made his character. Nice ending to the film. Very worth it!