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- 2013
- R
- Universal Pictures
- 2 h 3 m
- 2013
- R
- Universal Pictures
- 2 h 3 m
Summary When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they will discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be reignited.
Directed By: Malcolm D. Lee
Written By: Malcolm D. Lee
- 2013
- R
- Universal Pictures
- 2 h 3 m
- 2013
- R
- Universal Pictures
- 2 h 3 m
The Best Man Holiday
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6.0
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Summary When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they will discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be reignited.
Directed By: Malcolm D. Lee
Written By: Malcolm D. Lee
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 30 Critic Reviews
59
50% Positive
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
47% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 30 Critic Reviews
59
50% Positive
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
47% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
The Best Man Holiday has the potential to become a staple of Christmastime movie watching in the 'hood.
There’s something pretty special about this cast, all of whom turn in excellent performances while alternating between light comedy and some seriously heavy dramatic lifting.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 25 User Ratings
6.0
60% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
16% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
24% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 25 User Ratings
6.0
60% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
16% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
24% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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The great thing about “The Best Man Holiday,” especially for viewers who were around the same ages as the group in both films is that is shows the natural trajectory of the character’s lives. The crew of friends that was in their late 20’s in the first film is now in their early 40’s and struggling with the kinds of life problems that people do over that timespan. Whether it’s financial, relationship, family or career oriented, everyone in “The Best Man Holiday” is dealing with something whether it’s loss, trust, friendship or love.
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The Best Man Holiday is an eggnog that's sticky-sweet and heavy at the same time.
Mr. Lee’s film is more traditional than its sexually frank humor might indicate, with faith and charity ultimately given pride of place (right alongside human pettiness). But even if some of the crudeness and the drama feel forced, it’s hard to hate.
All of the cast members deliver smooth, capable performances, but this sequel clarifies why Howard has become the biggest star from the original ensemble. (He also gave one of the strongest performances in Lee Daniels’ The Butler this past summer.)
A likable cast and interior-décor porn worthy of Martha Stewart Living are the highlights of The Best Man Holiday, but the mix of raunchy sex comedy and Christian faith doesn’t quite come off.
The sexism isn't quite as noxious as one might find in Tyler Perry's films, but that's as far as the compliments go when it comes to this overextended and deeply crude sermon.
Best Man Holiday picks up where Best Man left off. As a person who embraces diversity especially through film, I enjoyed every twist and turn that the film director gave viewers. IF you enjoy humor, sexual innuendos and rekindling and heeling of friendship bonds then this film is for you.
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Production Company
Universal Pictures,
Blackmaled Productions,
Hivemind
Release Date Nov 15, 2013
Duration 2 h 3 m
Rating R
Tagline Times change. Friendship doesn't.
Awards
Acapulco Black Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 8 Nominations
Black Reel Awards
• 5 Nominations
Image Awards (NAACP)
• 4 Nominations
