The Best Man

July. 09,2005      R
Rating:
5.9
Rent / Buy
Rent / Buy
Trailer Synopsis Cast

When writer's block derails the literary dreams of Olly Pickering, he has to move in with his friend Murray after losing all his money. Things start to look up when Olly's college pal James asks him to be the best man at his wedding. Prior to the nuptials, Olly is drawn to a woman whom he thinks is the bride's sister -- only she turns out to be the bride, Sarah. Can Murray, who dislikes James, help get Sarah and Olly together?

Stuart Townsend as  Olly Pickering
Seth Green as  Murray
Amy Smart as  Sarah Marie Barker
Kate Ashfield as  Becka
Jodhi May as  Tania
Philip Jackson as  Mr. Barker
Anna Chancellor as  Dana
Simon Callow as  Big-Time Publisher
Martin Hancock as  Stan
David Oyelowo as  Graham

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Reviews

Raetsonwe
2005/07/09

Redundant and unnecessary.

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ThedevilChoose
2005/07/10

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

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Fairaher
2005/07/11

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

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Frances Chung
2005/07/12

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

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Amy Adler
2005/07/13

Olly (Stuart Townshend) has aspired to be a writer from childhood. Yet, after gaining an advance of 50 grand from a publisher, Olly saw it all go up in smoke when he developed a major writer's block and could not complete his book. Instead, he has taken a job as a personal assistant to be small publishing firm that specializes in self-help works for women. It is a position he detests. Fortunately, Olly has two close friends that make life bearable. One is a somewhat uncouth businessman, Murray (Seth Green) and the other is a polished university mate, James (Steve John Shepherd). When James becomes engaged and asks Olly to be the best man, the young writer agrees. Yet, when he attends an engagement party for the couple, Olly falls instantly for the bride-to-be, beautiful Sarah (Amy Smart). Murray suggests that Olly pursue Sarah, and perhaps aid his own cause by digging up some dirt on James. But, wouldn't that be the ultimate betrayal of his, admittedly, snobby friend? This is a sweet story for the target audience of romcom lovers. Although the tale is somewhat tried and true, it still has some originality, too. For example, Olly receives an invitation to go out on the town with Sarah and her friends but declines, saying he has to stay home and "deworm the cat". Now if ever there was a great line of refusal, that's it. But, in addition, the film's cast is quite fine, with Townsend a dear as the heartsick best man and Smart a delight as the object of two men's affections. Green is also quite funny, sporting a British accent, as the film takes place in London. Costumes and production values are high as well. If you are a fan of funny love tales, hitch a ride to locate this one, if you have to. You will be very glad that you made the effort.

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perkop
2005/07/14

I guess this is one of those joint productions where the American side insisted on some of their leads. So it came that you have American actors with really crappy British accents. Extemly annoying. I watched the movie for about 15 minutes. Funny thing is that some moron in the video store swore that the movie is incredible, that he watched it twice. He said: "It's an English movie, a comedy, you know how great they usually are". He's right, they usually are great but not this one. I'm going to the videostore right now to return it, I'm so excited about his film I'll beat the crap out of that guy if he's there. I just have to share my excitement with him.

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faustbos
2005/07/15

I expected much much more from this film. Normally I enjoy any project associated with Seth Green but even his involvement in this project couldn't give me enough to keep me going. File it under seen it all before, and done much better. The screen play is tired, the direction was miserable, and the editing was stale.Simple plot. 2 childhood friends, who have gone their own way in life, come back together when one is getting married. (can you guess where this is going already). The one not getting married was supposed to be a writer but after submitting the best first 2 chapters of any novel and getting a 50000 advance to finish his book, he gets terminal writers block.The expected wacky, nonsensical scene after scene follows with a climatic ending that is best suited for the season finale of Days of Our Lives. The pacing made me want to gnaw off my arm, but it was already gone from the previous screening of Death at a Funeral.You know you're in trouble, when I spent the entire film wanting to see the movie based on the first two chapters of the unwritten Novel.However, I saw this at a film festival. I was with a 21 year old guy and a couple of girls around the same age. The boy hated it, the girls loved it, and they all hated Becoming Jane earlier in the day.Thats probably more helpful if you're wondering whether to shell out the bucks for this cold turkey.

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picked_on_at_school
2005/07/16

"Best Man Worst Friend" was entirely enjoyable. The humor, the acting, and the story melded together to form an entertaining piece of art. I personally loved it due to the part that Seth Green's character, Murray Brown, had in it. He's quite the character. From the crotchless panties to the ostrich delivery man, Seth Green brings the destined lovers together in the quirkiest way possible. Although it was interesting to hear Seth Green speak with a British accent, after seeing him in other films with no accent, I think he pulled it off amiably. Amy Smart's performance was as charming as usual. A great casting choice I think. She fills the role of a beautiful, intelligent, woman who rethinks her path to happiness through marriage fantastically. I definitely recommend this movie to anyone who needs a good laugh. Bravo!

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