I am a huge fan of the movie series because I love how they
put took Black Love, African American friendships, community, weddings, and
accomplishments on the map. I remember when this movie came out was literally
right at the turn of the new century in the fall of 1999 so right before we
even started the new millennium. It was a great time because we were seeing more
romantic stories were being told in the film industry. More people were able to
see themselves reflected and positive images of love, family, and commitment.
So when this movie came along I remember I was only 12 going
on 13 but the story was something that I grasped quickly and fell in love with
the characters right away. The characters of Harper Stewart (played by Taye
Diggs), Robyn (Sanaa Lathan) , Lance Sullivan (Morris Chestnut), Mia Morgan
(Monica Calhoun), Jordan Armstrong (Nia Long), Shelby (Melissa De Sousa),
Quentin Spivey (Terrence Howard), Julian
“Murch” Murchinson (Harold Perrineau) , and Candace “Candy” Sparks
(Regina Hall) was a film that showed the power of black excellence and what a
powerful bond, genuine love can form. One bond I love was how even after they
attended college they continued to maintain their friendships. Which led
eventually to the proposal of Lance and Mia’s engagement down the road. The
film focuses on the wedding preparations and celebration of their wedding. Everyone
is in town with their families and friends ready to celebrate their union and
wedding. I loved this story because the characters were relatable, honest, and
real. They had a way of making the characters easy to connect with. We all know
someone who may have crossed our paths and see their personalities reflected in
them.
The Best Man film was written, produced, directed by Malcolm
D. Lee and co-written/co-produced with Spike Lee which was pretty incredible
fact (I always thought maybe he was in on this film too for years) and he was
actually. The story is one that African American modern day families can relate
to right away. Our culture was definitely displayed but in a way that showed
class, elegance, sophistication, and intelligence. This film is the one that
lead to many beautiful black love stories that have been told in film,
television, music, and the internet. All different genres and films have led to
the stories being told. Movies like “Love & Basketball”, “Jumping the
Broom”, “Baggage Claim”, Madea’s Family Reunion”, “Love Is…” all of these films
and movies have led to beautiful, complex, creative stories being told with
true reality, love, pain, joys, the challenges, and the many lessons we have
all faced in life with who we choose to love and who chooses to love us too.
I am so excited to see what the final chapter of the Best
Man chapter will be but I bet it’s going to be just as comedic, sweet,
romantic, and beautiful just as all of the other 2 films have been. These films
show African Americans in a gorgeous light and they show them when they are at
their best. So when the final chapter of this story is written it will be one
that will be special for the cast, the crew, writers, and the fans too. So
let’s celebrate this fabulous, witty, funny, sexy, and suave movie. It’s a
classic and love it. Please for the new generation watch this classic.
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