The Best Man Holiday

  • U/A (INDIA)
  • 2013


MOVIE IS original synthetic romantic predictable appealing
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$ 72 Million
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Positive Reviews 64
Negative reviews 17
Average Rating 3.1/5
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3.0
Its a testament to the actors sense of character that most of the material works, despite some missteps on Lees part. Av Club
1.5
While The Best Man Holiday doesnt have anything especially original to say on the subject, its still refreshing to see a reunion movie set aside the u .. Av Club
3.0
The movie had wit, verve, spark, and surprise.But writer director Malcolm D. Lee shouldnt have waited 14 years to do a sequel. EW
4.4
But its a damned effective sink; its taps run hot with sadness and cold with humor. Rogerebert
3.0
The Best Man Holiday is a forgettable vacation, but watching it still makes for a decent break. Common Sense Media
2.5
Yet Lee surrounds this solid foundation with far too many contrived subplots for it to resonate as deeply as it should. Variety
2.0
Honestly, anyone can make romantic drama, just like anyone can make a horror movie but making a GOOD horror or romance film requires so much more. We Got This Covered
1.5
That isnt to say the returning cast doesnt make 40 look damn good; may we all age with so little weathering. Austin Chronicle
3.0
The scripts sporadic silliness makes every plot turn questionable; how the talent deftly negotiates such goofiness makes the film near impossible to r .. Time Out
2.0
Its a genially soapy time killer, though Lees as shameless in invoking cancer as he is about the catfights and smacktalk. The Guardian
3.0
But with a sharp tongue, and raunchy laughs rooted in friendship, its also a rare holiday effort thats mostly as much fun as its supposed to be. The Guardian
0.6
Lee even zaps a goofy rendition of New Editions Can You Stand the Rain of its fun by treating the cheesy lyrics with a certain measure of sincerity.
3.1
This is a one two three four hankie movie that misses no opportunity to wring a few tears, no matter how shameless.
2.5
The Best Man Holiday is an inelegant movie, but its cast is so damn likable that were still willing to follow them even when theyre not going anywhere .. Vulture
3.5
All in all, this long delayed sequel is a very mixed bag, with just enough laughter and tears to squeak by as holiday entertainment. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
But in its very dowdiness, it is on point with this sequels shifting priorities: Welcome to middle age, friends.
2.5
But even if some of the crudeness and the drama feel forced, its hard to hate. The New York Times
3.0
Like many awkward, clanger filled real life Christmas gatherings, it goes through some alarmingly rocky patches, but comes together in the end. Telegraph
2.5
But mostly the last half of the film is boilerplate tearjerker, with scenes youve seen over and over in other, better movies, and with dialogue thats .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.5
The Best Man Holiday Movie Review The Best Man Holiday is a realistic, honest, uncomfortable, funny, sexy and smart conversation between long time fri .. Cinema Blend
3.0
It would be nice to think that viewers waited 14 years for a sequel only because everyone involved in the original was too busy working on other movie .. Ny Daily News
2.5
The film ends on a note that suggests a third film, and the chemistry of the cast is enough to make a follow up a no brainer.THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY isnt .. JoBlo
3.5
In the end, The Best Man Holiday is a worthwhile revisiting that manages to push its characters forward in a very mature and emotionally honest way. Screen Rant
2.5
A movie that does to your emotions exactly what one player does to another on the big Christmas game day: slams them to the ground and stomps them sil .. The Globe And Mail
2.0
The Best Man Holiday is a visually spiffy but narratively flabby ensemble piece that veers uneasily from raucous farce to mawkish melodrama, managing .. One Guys Opinion
4.5
Like the dazzling, canny comedy of Key and Peele, it acknowledges that its futile to speak of a single black experience; at this point in America, wer .. Village Voice
3.1
Yes, its occasionally maudlin and melodramatic, and its entirely too long. Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
Movies about the inevitability of mortality should have a more lasting impact but the crowd pleasing mentality underpinning The Best Man Holiday guara .. ReelViews
3.0
10 1 3 / 10 Sequels with a great divide of time between installments are a rare thing, but when they do happen, usually theres a reason, either financ .. Blu Ray
2.5
Despite some likable performances from this appealing ensemble cast and Diggs stands above the pack sentimental schmaltz competes with slapstick silli .. Usa Today
3.5
Every flick like this needs a character like this who can come into a heated scene and cool it off with a great quip or a hilarious line.Howard is won .. Screen It
2.5
For some audiences, its mix of holiday cheer and pathos will make it a go to movie in Decembers to come, but I found it to be a disappointing sequel t .. The Wrap
2.5
Seeing this movie is like moving into Williams Sonoma for two hours. New York Post
3.5
With all the competitive rivalry, back biting and even blackmailing going on among them all, its easy to think With friends like these yet Lee knows e .. Film Journal International ..
4.0
While the script may be uneven and the film itself overlong, the cast make for winning company, turning a deft hand to material that zigzags between b .. The Guardian
4.0
That said, the sequel The Best Man Holiday is surprisingly engaging. Az Central
3.1
Its like a reunion. If you already know these characters, youre good. If you dont, youll be standing against that wall, alone, with that wine in a pap .. Boston
3.1
Luckily theres a lot to keep us entertained before things take a turn for the worse. Boston
1.3
A charismatic cast grapples with sledgehammer sentimentality and hackneyed story lines in this belated sequel to 1999s The Best Man. Star Tribune
2.5
The letdown of finding an unimaginative cinematic gift comes in the second half as The Best Man Holiday collapses under the weight of a two hour overd .. Toronto Star
3.0
The other characters stories weave in and out of this narrative, not always successfully, and the film is at its weakest when it plays too strenuously .. Daily Mail
3.0
Alas, a distinct tonal divide at the hour mark sees one character coughing up blood and everyone else left to wring hands and weep tears during their .. Empire
3.0
Mixing raunchy comedy with predictable, if sometimes forced and formulaic Christian melodrama and long winded dialogue, writer/director Malcolm D. Lee .. Susang Ranger
3.0
Yes, this sequel to the 1999 trendsetting film The Best Man (which accounts for the awkward title) exists in some Darwinian cloud cuckoo land. Boston Herald
3.0
Old grievances, misunderstandings, romantic conflicts, a death and a birth put the squeeze on their friendships while some find solace in God (the fil .. Express
2.0
Still, The Best Man Holiday contains some strong moments and good acting; the cast is as likable as ever, even if the film doesnt take many bold risks .. The Film Stage
1.0
You cant say its dull, nor can you deny the crass effectiveness of its teary denouement. The Irish Times
3.0
It might be overlong, overstuffed, and occasionally operatic, but that doesnt mean that it can wring the tears out of you. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
Its rare for something other than a big name franchise to get a sequel 14 years after the previous installment, but 1999s The Best Man is sort of a sl .. Las Vegas Weekly
4.3
Reunited and it feels so good through the laughs and the cheers, The Best Man Holiday is one of the most charming comedy/dramas in years. Lyles Movie Files
2.0
To tweak Oscar Wilde, one would need a heart of stone to watch the sad stuff without laughing. Standard
1.5
PHOTOS: Scenes from The Best Man Holiday Advertisement The originals racy comedy, cast and caricatures return. Los Angeles Times
3.0
The cast is the films biggest asset as just about everyone brings their A game. Film School Rejects
4.5
Thankfully, Lees charming ensemble papers over many of the screenplays weaknesses. Cine Vue
3.8
Despite its odd timing and titleyou cant just add seasonal words to a franchise; please let us never see The Hunger Games ThanksgivingThe Best Man Hol .. Red Eye Chicago
3.8
Though not so warm and fuzzy as some fans may expect, The Best Man Holiday is a more than fitting return that improves upon the original in unexpected .. Stl Today
3.5
Lees film isnt the brightest bulb in the box, but its a genuine comedy that captures the spirit of the holiday season. Screen Crush
3.0
Maybe its the yuletide spirit or the memories of Noels gone by, but The Best Man Holiday makes up for its misgivings most of the time. Film Racket
3.0
Theres nothing great about it, but theres a whole lot of good enough. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.5
While The Best Man Holiday is far from flawless, its a solid and reasonably entertaining effort thanks to its winning cast and Lees ability to weave h ..
3.1
But the uninitiated may find it all a touch much especially the manipulative ending. Js Online
3.0
The Best Man Holiday alternates smoothly between raucous comedy and soap opera for a solid hour. The Dissolve
3.1
Wait.Lance is throwing a big holiday party at his posh mansion and inviting all his best friends, many from the 1999 cast list. Daily Herald
3.3
As with all movies this corny, there is a disarming sweetness to its earnestness. Crave Online
2.0
For those familiar with the first film, much of the appeal of Lees crowd pleaser is in the chance it offers to visit once more with the characters fro .. No La
1.5
The Best Man Holiday works largely because of its cast. The actors feel at home with these characters. They are having fun, and that fun is transferre .. Bowling Green Daily News
3.8
The actors play their characters with such depth of feeling that they make even the most clichd and hokum drenched situations resonate with unexpected .. Seattle Times
3.5
These characters are just as funny, honest, and sexy as we remember them. Its like they never really went away.
1.5
By its last act, The Best Man Holiday goes whole hog on the holiday cheese, and theres something admirable about an adult feature that doesnt balk at .. M Tv
3.8
I never thought Id see a faith based, R rated movie, but here it is in The Best Man Holiday, a sequel to a movie from 14 years ago. It does have an R .. Qc Times
3.0
It takes chops to be able to stand out among an excitable cast this size with a more tempered portrayal, but Calhoun more than rises to the occasion.T .. Reel Talk Online
3.1
Yet the enormously appealing characters still generate genuine warmth and laughs. Sf Examiner
4.5
You leave emotionally exhausted, but theres a lot of care in this movie. Grant Land
5.0
The Best Man Holiday is either a comedy loaded with too much grief or a tough drama punctuated with off kilter gags. Honey Cutts Hollywood
3.0
This rom com dram take on The Big Chill isnt quite up there with Lees debut but it never succumbs to the grim sudsiness waded through in Tyler Perry t .. Sky
4.5
Youll see everything coming a mile away, youll feel manipulated but youll also laugh and maybe even shed a tear. Richard Crouse
1.5
The tone moves back and forth between screwball comedy and low level melodrama. Mac Guff
2.9
It can make you laugh and welcome the holiday spirit into your soul, unfortunately thats not all the overly ambitious The Best Man Holiday tries to do .. Schmoes Know
3.5
An admirably adult holiday feature that doesnt balk at real feelings. Film.com
3.5
Oh sure, its a perfectly adequate movie.Its certainly never truly great. The Film Experience
3.0
Malcolm D Lee covers myriad relationships dissecting each one with a healthy serving of humour often bordering on the playfully risque, and balancing .. Iol Co Za
2.5
Lee has so many plot platters spinning at any given moment that he cant quite finesse his way through the overly long running time. O Canada
3.5
Fortunately, those synthetic visuals are trumped by very intuitive, primal performances from an incredibly talented cast.Earnest performances by Morri .. Dwight Brown Ink
3.0
This movie is equal parts reverent and bawdy, with sentimental underpinnings throughout. Oc Register
3.0
Whatever daily regimen of exfoliating and/or bathing in puppy blood is responsible for this Dorian Gray sh*t, I want in. Blogs Houston Press
4.5
The Best Man Holiday offers up heaps of laughs and tears, and was a pleasant relief from all of the dreary films as of late. This is one Holiday I pla .. The Hollywood Outsider
2.0
Banter and bonding follow and jealousies ripple to the surface but its all put into perspective by the conclusion of this sentimental fare. Daily Record
4.4
But, again owing to Lees effortless juggling act, the scene works as a fun and funny set piece but a further reinforcement and development of the char .. The Movie Report
3.8
With this much chemistry and this much talent in one movie, you have a winner, no matter how predictable or sappy the whole thing becomes. Dc5
4.0
Is it broad and cliched Yes, and its not nearly as fresh as the original. But I still very much enjoyed it. Technology Tell
3.8
You will laugh, you will cry, but you will be totally pleased by the end result. BlackFilm.com
2.5
Theres much heart and humor in The Best Man Holiday but also jolts from laughter to tears in the blink of a false eyelash. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
5.0
Lets just hope it doesnt take Malcolm Lee 15 years to shoot another sequel! Aalbc It



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