I absolutely loved the Best Man Holiday. How often do we see strong black couples, steamy black love scenes and beautiful black families on the big screen? I found it to be a refreshing reminder of the importance of friendship, love and honesty in relationships. With all of the negative images of us in the new reality TV craziness, we don’t often get the opportunity to see ourselves portrayed in positive relationships. Although it was fiction, it was a good representation of our friendships and the handling of challenging situations.
The characters reminded me of my own friendships. The good, the bad and the ugly. It was honest and definitely a movie I could relate to. It’s not often enough that I can go to a movie and leave with a connection and feeling some kind of way about my life. Best Man Holiday made me want to be a better friend and love on my spouse just a little harder. It felt amazing to relate to at least two characters in a movie. This, unfortunately, doesn’t happen too frequently either.
It displayed black love, not necessarily always at its finest, but at its realest. I love the fact that even the characters with flaws had aha moments. I loved how beautiful it all looked on the big screen. I enjoyed seeing strong black men and loving and supportive black women. Despite the 2 minute fight scene, the movie displayed a solid sisterhood, and a strong brotherhood. I want others to know that we are more than just angry black women and troubled black men. We live, we love, we are successful, we raise families and we are spiritually grounded. We value our friendships, we make mistakes and also know the power of forgiveness.
It was exciting to see Best Man Holiday come in at #2 at the box office. I hope it continues to do well, if just to remind Hollywood that yes, we want to continue seeing these types of images of ourselves.
BMWK, what are your thoughts on the images portrayed in Best Man Holiday?
I agree, it was truly refreshing to see a movie that promoted black love…how often do we see that on the big screen…..almost never.
In addition, after watching the original movie at least one a year since it was created back in the day, it was great to see the same characters in the second movie! Almost like catching up with old friends! Loved the movie, it made me cry and laugh so hard!! I want to see it again!
Same here Wendy! Thanks for commenting. I loved that the characters were consistent with the last one. It just felt so real. I laughed and left the theater with eyes swollen and nose stuffed. I thought it was a great movie.
Tiya your article is right on. Movie is very well-rounded, not once did I feel that it was “Hollywood hype”. I felt the real was that exist in black friendships (I am blessed to have those same kind) as well as marriages that are made in the image of God’s (bridegroom) relationships with the church (bride) and us. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Dee! I agree, it felt authentic.
Love your take on the movie. Great POV. I just read a post on Facebook saying it was over the top. Morris was overacting. Tyler perry-ish. Hate to think images of us loving on each other is so far fetched that we have to over act to achieve believability
Wow Tyler Perry-ish, now that’s an interesting comment. It all felt so believable for me. Thanks so much for your comment.
This movie was awesome! It made me laugh and made me cry. Also made me think after it was over about what true friendship means and how relationships/marriage should operate. I would love to see more movies like this.
Thanks Briana. I agree, it just reminded me to value my relationships.
I agree with Briana. “The Best Man Holiday” was the best movie I have seen in a very long time … 10 STARS!!! I laughed and cried … cried and laughed. The value of friendships and marriage really stuck with me, and it encouraged me all the more. I will go back to the movies to see this movie again, and I will order the DVD when it’s released.
THIS MOVIE MAKES YOU LAUGH AND CRY AT THE SAME TIME. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!! CAN’T WAIT TO ADD IT TO MY COLLECTION!!! MY NEW FAVORITE!!!
I saw BMH on opening day and the theatre was packed. It was a beautiful sight seeing black couples , and friends enjoying a night out. I thought the movie was realistic in its portrayal of faith, and enduring love. The most powerful scene for me was Lance collapsing at the burial. I felt his pain. It was great to see the entire cast had returned and the script was awesome. I felt Holiday was better, and funnier than the original. I did have one critique Mia’s youngest two biracial kids, very bad casting.
Tiya, after seeing “The Best Man Holiday” a second time, I can honestly say it made me appreciate my friends more than I ever have. It was refreshing to see the characters reach their career goals and support each other when they were at their lowest. One thing I took away from the movie was how different their personalities were but they still valued each other’s friendship. I can only hope and pray Hollywood got the message that films about black love and success is needed and wanted and can be just as successful as anything else. Great article sister!!!
Thanks Tanya! I felt the same way. It made me want to be such a better friend.