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The Best Man (1999)

 -  Comedy | Drama  -  22 October 1999 (USA)
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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 ... See full summary »

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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? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>

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Rated R for language and sexuality | See all certifications »
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$9,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£51,860 (UK) (30 June 2000)

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£106,418 (UK) (7 July 2000)
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In the scene when Jordan says she want to sleep with Harper the scene after her kissing him shows her walking up to him kissing him again. See more »

Quotes

Jordan Armstrong: You are a family man. The press loves you. They're gonna be dying to see this!
Lance Sullivan: No, Jordan. This is not a media event. This is our wedding day. Can you understand that?
Jordan Armstrong: It's one camera...
Lance Sullivan: [frustrated] Jordan!
Jordan Armstrong: One!
Lance Sullivan: Jordan, some things are just sacred, like between a man and a woman? Oh, I'm sorry. You wouldn't know anything about that, now would you?
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Malcolm D Lee's great start
19 November 2001 | by (Woodbridge,VA) – See all my reviews

The Best Man was one of my favorite films of 1999. The ensemble cast which includes Taye Diggs and the very sexy Nia Long are all good. The film reminds me of a urban The Big Chill which is cool. Morris Chestnut also makes a good return to film in this heartwarming film. I can't wait to see again and again.


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