The Best Man (2005)

Just perfect...

As Good As It Gets

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

I would have titled this summary an Okay, typical romantic comedy, but somebody already used that title!! In fact, my review is not much different than that review but I just wanted to add my two cents. Or two shillings, whatever that may be, as this movie is set in London.It's a nice, light Romantic Comedy. There's no earth shattering observations and there's no attempt to relate the characters situation to any deeper event or philosophy. Which is cool. If I wanted that I'd be watching something other than a cute RomCom!! I wouldn't be happy if I paid $10 a head to see this in a theater, but as an available instant view on the web it's OK.I wonder if somebody like Russell Brand could have turned the budding groom into a crazier, more gonzo character, but I don't think that would have helped the movie much. For what it is it's OK.

Unhitched ... unwatchable.Clichés; scenarios seemingly lifted almost directly from other films (The Graduate, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Bridget Jones Diary ... the list goes on.); sappy soundtrack. That the actors cannot be blamed is the best that can be said for this thing. It seems like they tried at least.Two "name" American actors no doubt were foisted on the production in a vain effort to make this derivative snore fest have even a wisp of a prayer at generating any interest in North America (video and cable only ... I cannot imagine this thing got theatrical release there ... but if it did I'd guess it disappeared fast!) and break even.One wonders if the editors knew what a t*rd they had on their hands when they were cutting this thing together, or whether they just hoped no one would notice that we've seen so much of this movie done elsewhere before ... and done better.Don't waste your time. I'm sorry I did. In fact, I'm going to stop writing now to stop the drain on my limited minutes in this li

UNHITCHED is a fairly well made, generic Hollywood love story that provides a reasonably entertaining evening because of the actors cast in the roles. The story by director Stefan Schwartz and Ed Roe is recycled fluff with nothing new added, yet despite that fact the pacing and acting bring off a fun little film.As marriage enters the agenda of old friends, promiscuous James (Steve John Shepherd) is scheduled to marry Sarah (Amy Smart, always a pleasure to watch) and asks his best friend Olly (the talented and hunky Irishman Stuart Townsend in a very nice comedic turn) to be his Best Man. Olly, a writer whose first chapters have been lauded by his publisher (Simon Callow) and that early praise has thrown him into writer's block forcing him to take a menial job as a PA under grumpy feminist Tania (Johdi May), fears accepting the role of Best Man out of the challenge tied to writing the wedding reception speech. He is encouraged not to accept the role by his roommate friend Murray (5'4" Seth Green, who has many comedy roles to his credit - this one being the first with a fine British accent). Murray knows of James' peppered past and sets out to stop the wedding - especially when he discovers that Olly has fallen for Sarah, mistaking her for Sarah's Maid of Honor Becka (Kate Ashfield).Olly is a true friend and will sacrifice his longing for Sarah out of his loyalty to James - until Murray proves that James indeed is a promiscuous lothario. And the chase, with many a pratfall, begins as Olly ultimately sides with Murray to prevent his losing Sarah.Townsend makes a fine turn out of his obvious role, proving that he not only can master dramatic and intrigue roles, but light comedy ones as well. Seth Green may be small but he is a powerhouse of physical comedic talent. Amy Smart doesn't have much to do, but when she is on screen she glows with intelligence as well as beauty. It is the cast that makes this film work and they are enough of a pleasure to watch to merit sitting through another re-telling of a tired story. Grady Harp

I loved this movie romantic,funny and clean. I hope it comes out on DVD! I love Stuart Townsend he was so funny & lovable he just drew me in to this movie as every other movies,shows I've seen him in... sigh... He's hot,he's adorable,he's got something that no one else has and wish we saw more of him I just wonder who he ticked off because he really should be as the poster before me mentioned an A lister. If you're a Stuart Townsend fan ya gotta see this movie, if your not a fan you just must of missed him don't miss him any more keep an eye out for him I think you'll be pleased and mesmerized once you experience him you will be a fan!