The Best Man (1999) Now

Produced by 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks (with Spike Lee serving as a producer), the film was a sleeper hit, grossing approximately $35 million on a $9 million budget. It was named at the 2000 NAACP Image Awards. Critics at Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb often highlight its intelligent handling of love and commitment.

: An advance copy of the book circulates among the wedding party, exposing buried secrets—most notably a past affair between Harper and the bride-to-be, Mia (Monica Calhoun).

The ensemble cast delivers nuanced performances that avoid stereotypical characterizations often found in the genre:

: The group's "player" who ironically often provides the most honest observations about their collective flaws. Critical and Cultural Impact