The Next Best Thing (2000)

4.7	Listal rating
4.4	IMDB rating

Directed by

John Schlesinger

Starring (View all)

Abbie Reynolds

Robert Whittaker

Ben Cooper

Elizabeth Ryder

Kevin Lasater

Richard Whittaker

Sam

Helen Whittaker

Written by

Tom Ropelewski

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An average movie

1 year, 9 months ago at Aug 24 1:44

johanlefourbe

Honestly, it was not as bad as I thought it would be. I think Rupert Everett is a pretty good and underrated actor and he did a good job here. Madonna was honestly not bad either here. The biggest issue is that they tried to mix comedy with drama and the end result was just a big mess. Honestly, it really had some potential and it is definitely not one of the worst movies ever made but it is still... read more

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Abbie, tired of failed relationships, has a one-night-stand with her gay friend; they agree to raise the resulting baby together.

Release date : 3 March 2000
UPC: 097363342243

Father Son Relationship (2), Gardener (2), Cigarette Smoking (2), 2000s (2), Homosexuality (2), Waitress (2), Friendship (2), Funeral (2), Dressing Room (1), Camcorder (1), Child (1), Fourth Of July (1), Airport (1), Child Custody (1), Grandmother Grandson Relationship (1), Diner Scene (1), Cardiologist (1), Gay Friend (1), Moving Out (1), Soul Mates (1)

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"The film was a critical and commercial flop. Madonna won a Razzie Award for Worst Actress.Critic Roger Ebert gave the movie one star, stating: "The Next Best Thing is a garage sale of gay issues, harnessed to a plot as exhausted as a junkman's horse.""

johanlefourbe posted a review 1 year, 9 months ago

An average movie

“Honestly, it was not as bad as I thought it would be. I think Rupert Everett is a pretty good and underrated actor and he did a good job here. Madonna was honestly not bad either here. The biggest issue is that they tried to mix comedy with drama and the end result was just a big mess. Honestly, it really had some potential and it is definitely not one of the worst movies ever made but it is still pretty average and not really worth a look.” read more