Just before best friend's wedding, the life of Chicago writer becomes crazy when the friend guesses that new book's story based on his bride's fervent past.
Harper's autobiographical novel is almost out, his girlfriend Robin desires commitment, and he's best man at the wedding of Lance, a pro athlete. He goes to New York early (Robin will come for the wedding) to hang out with Lance and other friends, including Jordan, his former almost-lover, now in media and privy to an advance copy of the book. The men discuss women, never facing their own double standard; Jordan wants to try again with Harper, at least for one night; and Harper fears that Lance will read his book and learn that the bride-to-be slept with him once to avenge Lance's many affairs. Can Harper mature before Lance kills him, Jordan seduces him, and he loses Robin?Written by
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In 2017 Taye Diggs and Nia Long began recurring roles on the Fox TV series Empire, which stars fellow Best Man cast member Terrence Howard. Though Taye Diggs and Nia Long (as of May 10th) have yet to share a scene together, both have storylines involved Terrence Howard's character Lucious Lyon. See more »
Goofs
When Shelby is standing outside the church she is wearing stockings, but when Quentin slides the garter up her leg, it is bare. See more »
Quotes
Harper Stewart:
Hey, is your pops still trying to groom you for the hotel management business?
Quentin:
Yeah, for the last 20 years? I'm just not trying to hear all that stuff, you know? Dealing with complaining-a guests, unions, and payrolls, and all that...
Harper Stewart:
Yeah, too much like a real job, huh?
Quentin:
You know what, nigga? Fuck you. You're my judge, right? That's your job. You judge me.
Harper Stewart:
No, I'm just playing, man...
Quentin:
No, nigga, you... it's just amazing how you've always analyzed everybody else's shit and then you don't do the same ...
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You Can't See What I Can See
Written by Chad Elliot, Heavy D (as Dwight Meyers)
Performed by Heavy D & The Boyz
Courtesy of Universal Records
Under license from Universal Music Special Markets See more »
This was the first time in as long as I can remember where the lead characters, though African-American and male, were not tragedies. No drugs, alcohol problems. Each man had a job, neigh a career. It really reminded me of my friends. I know someone that represents each of those characters. Not too long out of college and working our way towards "making it." It really sent the message that African-Americans are able to achieve without a rap video and we certainly don't all sell drugs. It was not a typical "black" movie. It was just a movie about a group of friends, irrespective of the color of their skin. We have brains and know how to use them. This is a more accurate representation of us anyway since what the media shows is a very small percentage. Great job, Spike!
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This was the first time in as long as I can remember where the lead characters, though African-American and male, were not tragedies. No drugs, alcohol problems. Each man had a job, neigh a career. It really reminded me of my friends. I know someone that represents each of those characters. Not too long out of college and working our way towards "making it." It really sent the message that African-Americans are able to achieve without a rap video and we certainly don't all sell drugs. It was not a typical "black" movie. It was just a movie about a group of friends, irrespective of the color of their skin. We have brains and know how to use them. This is a more accurate representation of us anyway since what the media shows is a very small percentage. Great job, Spike!