The Best Man: Critic Reviews

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RottenTomatoes: 50 reviews

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Janet Maslin New York Times (Top Critic)

70

A genial ensemble film.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Mike Clark USA Today (Top Critic)

Thoroughly routine.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Washington Post (Top Critic)

It is so good to hear and so pretty to look.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Jay Carr Boston Globe (Top Critic)

Warm ensemble performance and sophisticated finesse from Lee.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Amy Taubin Village Voice (Top Critic)

The dialogue is fast, funny, and based in character.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Louis B. Parks Houston Chronicle (Top Critic)

A modestly impressive screenwriting and directing debut for Malcolm D. Lee.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Dallas Morning News (Top Critic)

Every conceivable wedding cliche is in attendance.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Barbara Shulgasser Chicago Tribune (Top Critic)

Creaky and cliche-ridden.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Emanuel Levy Variety (Top Critic)

This smooth, glossy, enjoyable film showcases an impressive new authorial voice.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Lou Lumenick New York Post (Top Critic)

75

Frequently hilarious!
Full Review » 12 years ago
Henry Cabot Beck Film.com (Top Critic)

The Best Man is a class act, from top to bottom.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Ernest Hardy Film.com (Top Critic)

The Best Man is phony on every level.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Globe and Mail (Top Critic)

63

Full Review » 9 years ago
James Berardinelli ReelViews (Top Critic)

75

The themes and characters are brought to the screen with the kind of energy and appeal that viewers of any background can appreciate.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Eric Harrison Los Angeles Times (Top Critic)

50

The first half of the movie, however, lies there like an overturned bus--you wonder how it'll ever get uprighted, but you don't really want to stick around to find out.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Doris Toumarkine Film Journal International

A festive few hours that often delights.
Full Review » 5 years ago
Oz eFilmCritic.com

40

Full Review » 10 years ago
Chris Kaynes Apollo Guide

77

Full Review » 11 years ago
Karina Montgomery Cinerina

0

Very nicely done all around, a fine motion picture for any old time, but super great for the holidays.
Full Review » 11 years ago
Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle

90

Full Review » 11 years ago
Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel 3BlackChicks Review

100

See it twice!
Full Review » 11 years ago
Athan Bezaitis Filmcritic.com

70

An exhilarating love story.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Wesley Morris San Francisco Examiner

Lee exhibits a knack for disclosing what men want.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Ross Anthony Hollywood Report Card

63

Like "Seinfeld," Nothing really happens in this film. But the good solid humor and unforgettable acting power keep "The Best Man" fun and ultimately entertaining.
Full Review » 12 years ago
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 » 12 years ago