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Groomsmen, The
Bauer Martinez Studios


9.0

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MPAA RATING: R for pervasive language and brief nudity

Starring Edward Burns, John Leguizamo, Jay Mohr, Brittany Murphy, Donal Logue, Matthew Lillard, Shari Albert, Jessica Capshaw, and Heather Burns

A coming-of-age comedy, set in New York, about a single guy counting down the days to his wedding.

GENRE(S):	Comedy
WRITTEN BY:	Edward Burns
DIRECTED BY:	Edward Burns
RELEASE DATE:	DVD: November 14, 2006 Theatrical: July 14, 2006
RUNNING TIME:	98 minutes, Color
ORIGIN:	USA

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

Christian Science Monitor Peter Rainer

As a writer-director, Edward Burns is as industrious as an occupational therapist. He makes sure each of his people is well positioned for happiness.

New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman

The Groomsmen captures a single, specific moment, when responsibilities await but adulthood is still unwelcome. If their predicament strikes a chord, you may want to join Burns' boys for their final hurrah.

Entertainment Weekly Owen Gleiberman

Every actor registers...In a film of minor ambition, they're all worthy company.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Bill White

The Groomsmen, while as corny as a Staten Island marriage proposal, rings true on many levels.

San Francisco Chronicle Mick LaSalle

This is like any other Edward Burns film, except for one thing. It's unmistakably better. This is the movie I believe Burns has been trying to make since "The Brothers McMullen," 11 years ago.

The Hollywood Reporter Kirk Honeycutt

Edward Burns' best riff yet on guys trying to sort out their feelings about women.

TV Guide Maitland McDonagh

Leguizamo deserves real kudos for making what he does of T.C., who is the film's walking lesson in how to undermine elitist clichés about working-class Long Island.

Variety Ronnie Scheib

Burns' always impressive sense of place lends authenticity to the pals' perambulations, and the stellar cast brings a welcome overabundance of personality to regrettably one-note roles.

Wall Street Journal Joe Morgenstern

The movie snaps sharply to life every now and then, and its unfashionable decency really gets to you.

Village Voice Scott Foundas

Fatally conventional in nearly every respect, the movie would be easy to dismiss were it not for Burns's frustrating knack for inserting unexpectedly truthful moments amid all the dross.

The New York Times Stephen Holden

The biggest hole in a movie that falls sadly short of being another "Diner" or "Trees Lounge" is Mr. Burns's failure to make his alter-ego character anything other than the best-looking and most affluent member of the pack, standing there and discreetly gloating.

New York Post Kyle Smith

Comes about five films after writer-director-star Ed Burns should have found another career.

Film Threat Phil Hall

After sitting through this movie, you will want to throw something more pungent than rice at The Groomsmen.

The average user rating for this movie is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
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David S. gave it a10:
This movie reminded me why I go to the movies. It was one of the best films I have seen in years. It made me cry and then laugh within seconds of one another. The cast was amazing, the writing was phenomanal. You should absolutely go see this movie.

Barry R. gave it an8:
"The Groomsmen" was written, co-produced, directed and stars Edward Burns. One might think that having these multi roles might spread his talent too thin (or like the proverbial jack of all trades make him a master of none) but not so in this case. Mr. Burns excels in each assignment. The film also has a supporting cast consisting of Brittany Murphy, Jay Mohr (who overacts more than is needed), and John Lequizano. Although similar to prior films by Mr. Burns involving thirty something types and relationships among them, this film highlights his acting, writing and directorial abilities equal to or above anything he’s done in the past. He is truly gifted and puts together a warm , interesting and charming film with certain moments that transcend and soar above much of the footage. The scenes of New York, New Jersey and the Hudson River are worth viewing as well. It is an easy and uncomplicated film to watch with interspersed poignant and tender scenes that take it from a possible 7 to an 8. In this instance, the sum of some of the parts of the film is greater than the whole.

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Groomsmen, The Bauer Martinez Studios

Groomsmen, The
Bauer Martinez Studios