Best Man Down
Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: November 8, 2013 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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McClatchy-Tribune News ServiceRoger MooreNov 2, 2013
Writer-director Ted Koland can be a little obvious. It’s not a deep movie. But everybody, especially Ramsey, is dealing with something. And Timlin (TV’s “Zero Hour”) gives heart to this wonderful, nuanced character. Read full review
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The DissolveMike D'AngeloOct 8, 2013
Lumpy is the nickname of a significant character (the eponymous best man, in fact), but it’s also a fair description of the movie itself: an earnest-bordering-on-sappy serving of dramatic oatmeal with ungainly chunks of broad comedy thrown in here and there. Read full review
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RogerEbert.comOdie HendersonNov 8, 2013
Best Man Down is billed as a "warm and funny comedy," a subjective description with which I do not agree. I would not consider this a comedy, let alone a warm and funny one. There are no laughs, and most attempts at humor are mean-spirited or embarrassing. Read full review
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Slant MagazineTomas HachardNov 4, 2013
While it tries to relate a story about the sloppiness of life, the way best-laid plans can go wrong in an instant, its script is neatly and tidily structured. Read full review
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