Eva doesn't let her 3 sisters' men push them around. Years after his debut novel, Harper is struggling with writer's block and financial difficulties, having been recently relieved of his faculty position at New York University, this compounded to his wife having difficulty conceiving. Candace Terrence Howard. That's all I'll say…[Director and screenwriter] Malcolm Lee showed us what intelligent young black people were capable of in The Best Man I, but The Best Man II, it shows where people go, whether they're doing the right thing or the wrong thing, and how much we need each other within our community. Harper Regina Hall. The men then rush home to Mia who not long after dies. Later Brian, Jordan's boyfriend, promises to assist by some investors he knows personally. Melissa De Sousa Shelby. Directed by Malcolm D. Lee. The Best Man Holiday (2013) Plot. View production, box office, & company info, Rated R for language, sexual content and brief nudity, ‘The Best Man’ Limited Series Set at Peacock With Original Cast Returning, ‘The Best Man’ Limited Series With Original Cast Ordered By Peacock From Malcolm D. Lee & Dayna Lynne North, ‘Dynasty’ Casts Luke Cook; Melissa De Sousa Joins ‘Black Lightning’, Memorable Black Love Stories and Rom-Coms. It was a commercial success, grossing $71 million worldwide on a production budget of $17 million. As a person who embraces diversity especially through film, I enjoyed every twist and turn that the film director gave viewers. [6] In March 2013, Terrence Howard who plays Quentin Spivey in the film revealed details about the film,[7] saying: "I think it's going to be amazing film and I get teary-eyed thinking about it because there's some tragedy in it. 3 / 5 stars 83% 71%. "[8] Principal photography began in April 2013 in Toronto, Canada. (Rated R. 121 minutes.) Full Cast & Crew: The Best Man Holiday (2013) Cast (59) Monica Calhoun. TMDb Score. …And 'The Best Man Holiday' has clearly caught up with the times, with one plot point revolving around social media run amok, off-handedly invoking everyone from Barack Obama (natch) to Melissa Harris-Perry, Olivia Pope and Robin Thicke". The film received multiple accolades and nominations, including being nominated four times at the 45th NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Motion Picture, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Chestnut and Howard) and Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Lee). Taye Diggs Harper Stewart. Morris Chestnut Lance Sullivan. The site's critical consensus reads, "The Best Man Holiday manages honest laughs out of broad humor, and affects convincing drama from a deeply conventional plot. [3] Along with Lee, the film was produced by Sean Daniel. This is one Holiday I plan to revisit every year. All the friends arrive at the house, the first time they've come together in 14 years. The Best Man Holiday is a 2013 American comedy-drama film written, co-produced and directed by Malcolm D. Lee. Harper's agent suggests that Harper writes a biography on his estranged best friend, Lance, who is set to retire from football. Jordan Harold Perrineau. Monica Calhoun Mia Sullivan. The film would again be written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee and was scheduled to be released on April 15, 2016. Film Review: ‘The Best Man Holiday’ Malcolm D. Lee returns to the same well with lesser results in this cluttered, overlong sequel to 1999's 'The Best Man.' 0:37 Best Man Holiday: Candace Tells Robyn To Give Jordan A Chance. See the fabulous presenters and gracious winners at this year's Oscars. Still the film trades on some tired gender stereotypes. Lance starts a troublesome first half. Details below. It is then that Julian finds a YouTube video of his wife stripping and accepting money for sex at a fraternity party. R 2 hr 3 min Nov 15th, 2013 Comedy. Julian Eddie Cibrian. [11] It then went on to be the number two film of the weekend, taking in close to $30.6 million. After I realized it wasn't a laugh your ass off comedy there was a lot more drama. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances of the cast, Lee's direction and the dramatic elements, with some criticism aimed at the screenplay. After nearly 15 years apart, Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, Harold Perrineau, Monica Calhoun and Melissa De Sousa reprise their career-launching roles in The Best Man Holiday, the long-awaited next chapter to the film that ushered in a new era of comedy. Not long afterwards, Candace loses patience with Shelby and confronts her, which leads to a physical altercation after which Candace leaves the house with her and Julian's daughters. [16], The film's soundtrack includes songs by R. Kelly, Jordin Sparks, Mary J. Blige, Monica, Ne-Yo, Marsha Ambrosius, John Legend, Emeli Sandé, and more. 2013 122 min TVMA Drama, Romance, Comedy Feature Film. [14] CinemaScore reported that audiences gave the film a rare "A+" grade. Faith Richie Lawrence. This is one Holiday I plan to revisit every year. Monica and Quincy love and play basketball together through many life challenges from childhood to adulthood. She tries to use it to coerce Julian to resume his previous relationship with her but Julian rebuffs her advances. The instance forces Harper to tell the rest of the friends about Mia's illness; the friends are supportive. Read Less. The Murch family now includes two little daughters and Julian finally opened and runs a renowned school, with his wife former stripper, Candace, as his head of admissions. Just before his best friend's wedding, the life of a Chicago writer becomes crazy when his best friend guesses that his new book's story is based on his bride's fervent past. His main donor, however, abruptly terminates his relationship with the school when he learns of Candace's past. The healthy baby girl is named Mia. While dealing with a friend's cold feet on his wedding day, a writer reminisces about his youth with his best friends. The men pay a playboy to be that man. She's always butting in. The Best Man Holiday (2013) "Times change. But Lance soon stumbles across Harper's iPad and journal in Mia's purse, and a mock book cover for his unauthorized biography on the tablet. 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Lee (nominated), Outstanding Actress, Motion Picture—Nia Long (nominated), Outstanding Director, Motion Picture—Malcolm D. Lee (nominated), Outstanding Screenplay (Adapted or Original), Motion Picture—Malcolm D. Lee (nominated), Outstanding Ensemble—Julie Hutchinson (nominated), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture—Morris Chestnut (nominated), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture—Terrence Howard (nominated), Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture—Malcolm D. Lee (nominated), This page was last edited on 27 April 2021, at 11:53. One person can keep a family together and, when that one person is gone, a family can be torn apart. Brian returns, affording Jordan an apology. When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be reignited. Along with Lee, the film was produced by Sean Daniel. 'Everybody needs somebody, Jordan,' Brian says. Film The long-awaited sequel to Malcolm D. Lee's 1999 classic The Best Man, The Best Man Holiday became an instant hit upon its release in November 2013. He takes Mia home, leaving Q and Harper behind where Harper finally breaks down and admits the truth of his financial situation. The Best Man Holiday is a 2013 American comedy-drama film written, co-produced and directed by Malcolm D. Lee. Watch the full movie online. Later Candace returns and reconcile with Julian through dialogue. This FAQ is empty. Shelby gives Julian a check for two million dollars, covering the funding gap created by the donor pull-out with no special favors in return. Writer-director Malcolm D. Lee reunites the cast from his 1999 film, "The Best Man," extending their stories and filling in blanks left in the original. The problem is - he falls in love with Eva. Robyn's water suddenly breaks. The Best Man Holiday is the comedy that critics are calling "a feel-good celebration." When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be reignited. Check out our editors' picks for the best movies and shows coming your way in May. Description Forgotten rivalries flare up and old romances reignite when a group of college friends reunite during the holiday season in this long-awaited sequel to The Best Man (1999). "Box Office: How Did 'The Best Man Holiday' Open So Big?" After nearly 15 years apart, Taye Diggs (television’s Private Practice), Nia Long (Soul Food), Morris Chestnut (Kick-Ass 2), Harold Perrineau (Zero Dark Thirty), Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow), Sanaa Lathan (Contagion), Monica Calhoun (Love & Basketball), Melissa De Sousa (Miss Congeniality) and Regina Hall (Scary Movie franchise) reprise their career-launching roles in The Best … The best parts show the brotherhood and sisterhood shared. I started watching this movie thinking it was another black comedy (I love those) so I was a bit disappointed because there where not a lot of funny scenes (though Terrence Howard was funny as hell). While Harper is wrapping the children’s gifts, Lance approaches him and the two reminisce about their college days and seem to overcome their differences. Mia Sullivan (Monica Calhoun), wife of Lance Sullivan (Morris Chestnut), has written letters requesting that the old gang should join them for Christmas: Harper Stewart (Taye Diggs) and his almost-nine-month-pregnant wife Robyn (Sanaa Lathan), Julian "Murch" Murchison (Harold Perrineau) and wife Candace Sparks (Regina Hall), her best friend Jordan Armstrong (Nia Long) and boyfriend Brian McDonald (Eddie Cibrian), Quentin "Q" Spivey (Terrence Howard), and Shelby Taylor (Melissa De Sousa). Julian confides in Quentin. Harper is encouraged: 'That is why you will always be the better man, Lance.'. Brian Riele Downs. At dinner times in the movie the old friends catch up but old tensions resurface and grow. Link your DIRECTV account to Movies Anywhere to enjoy your digital collection in one place. The Best Man Holiday offers up heaps of laughs and tears, and was a pleasant relief from all of the dreary films as of late. Though Harper and Lance are on good enough terms to maintain an acquaintanceship, Lance makes an appoint to keep an emotional distance. Title: Lance later thanks his friend and in the conversation affirms, 'But God is always there when we need him.' N.p., n.d. Mia reveals to Harper that she was diagnosed with cancer more than a year ago and it's terminal but that she needs Harper's help to guide Lance coming to terms with it. Best Man Holiday picks up where Best Man left off. Mia Sullivan (Monica Calhoun), wife of Lance Sullivan (Morris Chestnut), has sent letters requesting that the old gang joins them for Christmas: Harper Stewart (Taye Diggs) and his almost-ready pregnant wife Robyn (Sanaa Lathan), Julian "Murch" Murchison (Harold Perrineau) and wife Candace Sparks (Regina Hall), her best friend Jordan Armstrong (Nia Long) and boyfriend Brian McDonald (Eddie Cibrian), Quentin "Q" Spivey (Terrence Howard), and Shelby Taylor (Melissa De Sousa). [23][24][25] With Warner Bros. Barbershop: The Next Cut, another Malcolm D. Lee directed film, being scheduled for release on the same day and scheduling conflicts with The Best Man's ensemble cast, Universal Pictures moved back The Best Man Wedding release to sometime in 2017. I must say that in the end I really enjoyed watching this, it just took me a moment to switch.Only after watching this movie I read that it was a sequel. Starring Monica Calhoun, Taye Diggs and Morris Chestnut. Their relationships with one another, much like friends and families everywhere, are and have always been a bit on the dysfunctional side. Malcolm D. Lee raises the stakes on characters cradling to their bosoms, adding a surprising amount of tragedy with a richer emotional palette. The Best Man Holiday, sequel to the 1999 film The Best Man, is a comic drama about nine good friends reunited after many years. While trying to figure out if they've got a "love thing" or are just "... See full summary ». Malcolm D. Lee's The Best Man Holiday proves that a strong and complementary cast can go a long way toward papering over a number of cracks. The Best Man Holiday has the weekend to itself, but will very likely get crushed by Thor: The Dark World at the box office. 1 of 1 people found this review helpful. [15], The Washington Post's Ann Hornaday gave it 2.5 stars, saying the "[s]equel is both a romp and a tearjerker... Like a long-lost soap opera emerging from a Rip Van Winkle–length hiatus, 'The Best Man Holiday' has lost none of its often baggy, saggy melodrama; luckily, when things get too soppy, Howard can be depended on for crude one-liners that land with all the more finesse thanks to his smoky, slightly stoned delivery. When Lance visits Harper and Robyn at their house in New York City, Harper gets a phone call from Q wherein Q announces his anticipated marriage but immediately warns Harper that he better not have had slept with his bride. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? How to pacify Eva? Lance Melissa De Sousa. Taye Diggs, Terrence Howard, Morris Chestnut, Monica Calhoun, and Regina Hall headline this upbeat comedy from writer/director Malcolm D. Lee.~Jason Buchanan The Best Man Holiday extends portraying character stories and filling in blanks left in the original, The Best Man. Highly anticipated, the project was announced in October 2011 and principal photography began in April 2013 in Toronto, Canada.[4]. With Monica Calhoun, Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs. Add the first question. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. The Best Man Holiday is far from perfect as it runs a little long, and goes through many cliches of the genre, but that doesn't stop it from being charming, clever, endearing, consistently funny, and much more touching than I certainly was expecting. Lance is still heated over the biography when Mia challenges Lance to acknowledge the truth. THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY is an impeccably made, surprisingly touching, faith-filled comedy about successful African-American friends reuniting for the Christmas weekend and the entanglements that ensue. [12], As of June 2020[update], the film holds a 71% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 94 reviews with an average rating of 6.01 out of 10. The Best Man Holiday was released on November 15, 2013 by Universal Pictures. Check out the full list of winners. The people in "The Best Man Holiday" - … When the college friends get together, they soon discover how easy it is to reignite long-forgotten rivalries and romances, all while new discoveries are made and secrets are revealed. [26][27][28][29] In April 2016, the film was put on hold indefinitely.[30]. The Best Man is a 1999 American romantic comedy-drama film, written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee.It was produced by 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, with Lee's cousin, Spike Lee, serving as producer.The film stars Taye Diggs and Nia Long.The film also served as the debut of Regina Hall.A Christmas-themed sequel, The Best Man Holiday, was released on November 15, 2013 with a reunited cast. IF you enjoy humor, sexual innuendos and rekindling and heeling of friendship bonds then this film is for you. Directed by Malcolm D. Lee. Their lives reconnect in shattering fashion. Use the HTML below. Malcolm D. Lee Director, Writer. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Lance angrily confronts Harper and tells him to stay away from him and his family, 'forever this time'. That answered a few of my questions about the character development and plot.I really liked the plot though and the character development was good, so I'll be watching the 3rd movie when it comes out.So if you're into black movies and don't mind drama this is one you should definitely watch. AOL Moviefone. 21 Nov. 2013. Looking for more? [10] The Best Man Holiday did even better the next day earning $12.4 million on Saturday. Find her a man. (James Verniere, Boston Herald) Cast and crew. Even so, since it is the only wide release, it is the only choice for the target film for this week's box office prediction contest. 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