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The Groomsmen
Metascore
57 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
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  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    75
    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.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    75
    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.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    75
    Every actor registers...In a film of minor ambition, they're all worthy company.
  4. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    75
    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.
  5. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: Bill White
    75
    The Groomsmen, while as corny as a Staten Island marriage proposal, rings true on many levels.
  6. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    70
    Edward Burns' best riff yet on guys trying to sort out their feelings about women.
  7. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    63
    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.
  8. Variety
    Reviewed by: Ronnie Scheib
    60
    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.
  9. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Joe Morgenstern
    60
    The movie snaps sharply to life every now and then, and its unfashionable decency really gets to you.
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  10. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Scott Foundas
    50
    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.
  11. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    50
    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.
  12. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    25
    Comes about five films after writer-director-star Ed Burns should have found another career.
  13. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Phil Hall
    0
    After sitting through this movie, you will want to throw something more pungent than rice at The Groomsmen.
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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. DavidS.
    10
    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.… Full Review »
  2. BarryR.
    8
    "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.… Full Review »
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