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The Groomsmen (2006)
8/10
Good Movie.
27 December 2006
I believe this is Edward Burns' best movie to date. While the plot line is a little trite, the movie pulls it off with one of Burns' strength as a film maker: his characters. The characters in this film are are very complete and well-rounded. As a guy passing through his twenties...I was able to relate to this film a lot. I have a similar group of guy friends that have been by my side for many years. Anyone that is getting older and still keeps in touch with old friends will find this movie to their liking.

I also must comment on the superb acting by everyone in the cast. I was particularly impressed with Donal Logue. His character came across some striking inadequacies and he nailed it down.

Overall, I thought the Groomsmen was a very enjoyable film.
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She's the One (1996)
6/10
Ups and Downs
27 December 2006
I am a fan of Edward Burns' movies. For the most part I thought "She's the One" was an enjoyable film. However, there was some definite ups and downs: Ups: Characters and Acting. I really liked the characters in this film Hands down, my favorite was John Mahoney as the father. He was superb has an uber-Catholic Irish hard ass father with a soft spot for his boys. Maxine Bahns was absolutely beautiful and lovable in this film as well. I also really liked the brother relationship between Edward Burns and Mike McGlone. I also have a brother that is close an age and Burns did a really great job capturing the competitive nature between siblings.

Downs: Triteness. I could not watch this movie at some parts because of how cheesy some of them were. Burns did nothing to set "She the One" apart from every other 90's coming-of-age relationship film. While I thought there was some good dialogue, it could not save the film from becoming just another typical 90's dramatic comedy about relationships.

Although I did enjoy this movie and always put it on whenever it I see it on HBO, this is not Edward Burns' best film. Go see Brothers McMullen, Sidewalks of New York, and the Groomsmen for better Edward Burns films. And if you have some free time..."She's the One" will do OK.
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