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It's a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

I love this movie. Is this the sexiest all black cast ever, or what?! There's eye candy everywhere for men and for women, and it's all chocolate, yummy! For the women, The Best Man star Taye Diggs (The Wood), Morris Chestnut (Boyz 'N the Hood), Harold Perrineau (The Edge), Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow), and then some. For the men, The Best Man co-star Nia Long (Big Momma's House), Sanaa Lathan (Love & Basketball), Monica Calhoun (The Players Club), Melissa De Sousa (Miss Congeniality), and Victoria Dillard (Coming to America) and Regina Hall (Scary Movie)(Scary Movie 2)(Scary Movie 3)(Scary Movie 4)(she wasn't in the 5th one though), and then some. I'll leave it up to my sexy ladies to address the gentlemen, and I'll stick to the female eye candy. (Get it? Stick....to the candy.....nevermind.) Let me get laser focused here. I love me some Nia Long. She is so ultra insanely hot, and the sweetest. Nia's the most desirable of all the women. I love Sanaa so much. She's gorgeous and way more interesting than all the other chicks. She's the best actress, including the males. Monica's character's like night and day from her character in The Players Club. She's so sweet in The Best Man. She's so hood in The Players Club. I like this side of Monica times a zillion. I don't know anything about Melissa De Sousa, other that I love her and she's very pretty in The Best Man. Victoria Dillard, Richochet beauty, is almost as hot as Nia! In my eyes she's hotter. I really love her. Dillard is a Spin City beauty as well, one of my favorite shows, and one of the most hilarious shows. Regina Hall, as Candy, is the sweetest treat of all.Enjoy watching The Best Man with your loved one, it's a classic!

"The Best Man" is the closest thing to Raymond Carver's work that I've seen on film, and that's a great compliment to pay. Coincidence or not, the main character of Harper Stewart (Taye Diggs) is a writer as well, and references to Hughes and Wright are in the film. Harper has just had his first novel published, has a beautiful girlfriend (Saana Lathan), and seems to have it all together. He's nervous about commitment and the reaction to his book, which serves as a fictional interpretation of his young adult life. Harper is certainly justified in his worry, as he doesn't pull any punches, and once the real versions of his characters read what he's written about them, he has to face his mistakes and be, literally, the best man he can be.The film centers around one whirlwind weekend that has the four main characters reminiscing in advance of Lance Sullivan's (Morris Chestnut) wedding. Lance is a pro footballer, engaged to Mia (Monica Calhoun), who has stood by him despite his egregious lack of fidelity. My guess is that Mia doesn't even know the half of it. Lance is a classic alpha male- he's so strong in body and belief, but cannot make the connection between his steadfast conviction and keeping it in his pants. So, like many men, he's a 'dog'. Harper is a 'dog' in a different way- he's sneaky in his selfishness, and takes those that love him for granted. Quentin (Terrence Howard) is a knowing, world-weary 'dog'- he's been around the block, has known his share of disappointments, and brings balance to this group of friends. Howard's turn here (the first I was exposed to him) lends gravity to the film- he's the one who knows what's going to go down once the dirty laundry is aired, because he's already gone through the maturation process that the other three haven't. Murch (Harold Perrineau from 'Lost') is the spineless 'dog'. He clearly lacks the confidence to stand up for himself, and therefore doesn't have what he really wants.As I mentioned before, Carver's influence is present, intentional or not. It's never more evident than the poker game our main group shares, and the way the characters interact. What is said during this particular scene provides deep insights into gender roles, relationships, sex, religion, honesty, and loyalty- all within a 10 minute scene. The men may talk crudely, but the truths are clear. These men are good, caring people, but have done selfish things. No amount of aggression can keep the powerful truths from coming out, truths that Harper's book give away. It says something for a film that might be seen as a traditional rom-com that instead says something about really becoming a man.Without giving away everything, let's just say that eventually it hits the fan. By then, we're so invested in the characters that the reactions from all involved seem justified. Lance must face the music in the most powerful way- in the moment that should be his greatest, he's finally humbled for his indiscretions. Perhaps it's Morris Chesnut's performance, or maybe the script is that good, but in that moment I felt both a satisfaction and a sadness for his character's punishment. Quentin is finally rewarded by the film for being the 'cool, level-headed' one that leads the characters towards the truth, Murch grows a pair and gracefully moves on from his overbearing, confidence-sucking girl, and Harper? He's forced to be self- reflective, to recognize the good in his life, the need versus the want, and to not take things for granted. All of the character arcs, including the females, make sense in their conclusions. It's something that can only happen when a filmmaker cares enough about the characters. Most adults have been through similar life events and the emotions that go with them; this movie respects its audience enough to challenge them with specific thoughts about manhood, relationships, change, and the like. It's rare for that to happen, but it's what Carver's book did, and what this film does as well.Sure, there are some problems with the film. For whatever reason, the script requires these characters to have the most bombastic and presidential names, insisting that they say those full names over and over for the first quarter of the film. It's overtly obvious that Malcolm Lee thought it necessary to establish these people as successful, professional, driven individuals to distance this film from others released in the same vein. Unfortunately it comes across as awkward; they're the kind of names little girls give to tea party guests. Harper Stewart. Jordan Armstrong. Lance Sullivan. Julian Murch. Shelby. Robyn. Mia Morgan. Candace. There's something…off about that. As well, the perfunctory and impromptu proposal by our lead seems oddly misplaced, especially considering his apparent understanding of the situation; I'm not sure that a humbled character like Harper should be leaping back into the fire he just escaped.Obviously I forgive the film that minor slip. It's important to note that this cost 9 million to make in 1999. Considering that many of the cast members have continued working since then, many successfully, and considering this film's appeal why not revisit the characters? It's a good opportunity when it normally wouldn't exist for a romantic comedy, and I'm looking forward to seeing how these characters have progressed 15 years later when "The Best Man Holiday" comes out.

This was a pretty good film. Even though the plot has been seen hundreds of times, buddies getting together for a wedding and long simmering secrets come bubbling to the surface. However, the thing that helps make this film better than what it could have been is the great ensemble cast headed by Omar Epps, Morris Chestnut and Nia Long. The three of them had great chemistry and really made this film a treat to watch.

I'm all about movies that uplift the Black society in general. We're not all from the ghetto trying not to get shot. It was about educated Black folk with successful careers trying to be "normal". Everyone did a great job in their respective parts. Apart from the fact that Harper was stupid to publish the book so early, I could see why. In his own way, he was apologizing when they were at their happiest and little could be done about it. Everything about the movie made sense and I liked that. No holes were left. *SPOILER* When Harper proposed to Robin, that was a little too cheesy for my taste. You propose at someone else's wedding? Tactless much? Nia Long was riveting as Jordan, seriously. She had the part on lock. Everyone was messed up in some way, except outside characters like Robin. Great movie to add to the Black Movie List. Catch it when you can!