Taye Diggs,
Nia Long,
Morris Chestnut,
Terrence Howard,
Harold Perrineau Jr.
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In this romantic comedy, a writer finds out the hard way about the consequences of walking a fine line between fiction and real life. Harper (Taye Diggs) is an author whose first novel is soon to be p... read more
Directed by: Malcolm D. Lee
Release Date: October 22, 1999
DVD Release Date: February 29, 2000
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January 16, 2011Taye Diggs is Harper Stewart, a struggling actor who flies to New York to be the best man of his college buddy's wedding and just completed a novel called "Unfinished Business." The book contains characters loosely based on his friends from college and mentions that at one point ... read more
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May 22, 2011A must watch. Shows that we all need to be honest with our best friends, even when we are wrong. Great movie
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April 28, 2009Love it Loved it Loved it do you know I never take that movie out it's really hard for me I wake up anytime of the day to watch my fav movie.
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November 1, 2008A great movie with a great story that could be true. The acting was superb, the emotions infused the men and the women were truly eye candy. Superb movie.
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September 28, 2008this is a bombazz movie, good story, good actors, A must have. Nia long, Terrence howard, sanaa lathan, morris chestnut, and taye diggs how can you go worng
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August 28, 2008Loved the movie. Am not a fan of Taye Diggs because he is painfully unattractive and a bad actor. By the way Terrence Howard was looking very cute in the film ( now he looks OLD).
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May 4, 2008Watched this to see Morris Chestnut, it turned out to be a pretty good movie, and all star cast and some funny scenes
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March 6, 2008I actually liked it. It was really good to see the shoe on the other foot for a change. I didn't like Terrence's character, because he seemed like an instigator, but in all actuality, he was probably the most honest out of everyone; the only one with nothing to "hide".
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February 14, 2008This movie is good because I want to get married some day and it is also a romantic movie in a way and it just draws my attention to certain parts.
Critic Reviews
April 11, 2012
Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader
June 18, 2002
Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle
The glossy ensemble cast is consistently interesting. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Jay Carr, Boston Globe
Warm ensemble performance and sophisticated finesse from Lee.
January 1, 2000
Henry Cabot Beck, Film.com
The Best Man is a class act, from top to bottom.
January 1, 2000
Ernest Hardy, Film.com
The Best Man is phony on every level.
January 1, 2000
Mike Clark, USA Today
Thoroughly routine.
January 1, 2000
Emanuel Levy, Variety
This smooth, glossy, enjoyable film showcases an impressive new authorial voice. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Bob Longino, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Provokes the same kind of dramatic shivers that made Lawrence Kasdan's reunion hit The Big Chill such a big thrill. Full Review
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