When I heard this movie was coming out I was OVER the MOON excited. I can't remember the last time I was this geeked to see a movie. When was the last time a movie like this came out? It's of the same caliber as The Wood, its pre-quel Best Man, Love Jones, Brown Sugar and The Brothers. Take a minute and seriously think about? There are so many talented black actors in this movie. It's about love, real life situations that many people go through and the connections (relationships) that people have with one another. My husband made a very good point yesterday, relationships are the most powerful connection that we have to one another, other than the relationship that you have with God.
The depiction of black love and interpersonal interactions between characters, a thing of beauty. It's something that is not seen in every movie, but you see how vital it is to the movie. Connections. Best Man Holiday made me go through a roller coaster of emotions. Watching to see how the characters had grown and stayed the same connected it back to the original film. (Mind you we were sitting next to a young woman who had never seen The Best Man... UGH) It's raw and real; close to something that we experience with our own friends. The characters are definitely something we can relate to and have to deal with. Learning to move forward and learn from our past. Definitely learning what it means to truly forgive and seeing what unforgiveness can do to your heart. It's nice to see the importance of friendship and what it truly means to be faithful to God.
The relationship between Harper and Jordyn, and Harper and wife Robyn is a real life situation. Two of the most important women in his life don't mesh. It doesn't always end where the two women end up being besties. Candy and Merch, where the past meets the future and for a few minutes your ego gets the best of you. Egos can ruin a lot of things. The chemistry between the cast is dynamic, none of it seems forced. There is a genuine love and respect for one another.
You see the transition from friends to family and what all that means; you take the good with the bad. Love is what the movie is based on. The depiction of characters and the development of them, every aspect they had in the movie made it what it was, which was EVERYTHING.
The positive image of black relationships another aspect that needed to be applauded. Despite what you see around you, there are successful black relationships and marriages going on around you. I was for damn sure happy to see it up on the big screen for ALL to see. It definitely lived up to the hype. It was so great, my husband I talked about it on and off all day, and I woke up thinking about it. I'm a sucker for romantic comedies. I recommend all to go out and see the movie.
Which movie was your favorite? The Best Man or The Best Man Holiday?
