Release Date: November 8th, 2013
DVD Release Date: January 21st, 2014
PG-13|1 hr 31 min
Plot Summary
When their best man (Tyler Labine) dies suddenly, two newlyweds (Justin Long, Jess Weixler) must cancel their honeymoon to arrange his funeral.
Cast: Justin Long, Tyler Labine, Jess Weixler, Addison Timlin, Frances O'Connor, Shelley Long, Evan Jones, Michael Landes
Director: Ted Koland
Genres: Comedy drama
Distributors: Magnolia Pictures
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. show more
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. show more
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. show more
