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Best Man Down

  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
10K
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Tyler Labine, Justin Long, Jess Weixler, and Addison Timlin in Best Man Down (2012)
A newlywed couple cancels their honeymoon and returns to the snowy Midwest to make the funeral arrangements for their best man, who died unexpectedly after their ceremony.
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A newlywed couple cancels their honeymoon and returns to the snowy Midwest to make the funeral arrangements for their best man, who died unexpectedly after their ceremony.A newlywed couple cancels their honeymoon and returns to the snowy Midwest to make the funeral arrangements for their best man, who died unexpectedly after their ceremony.A newlywed couple cancels their honeymoon and returns to the snowy Midwest to make the funeral arrangements for their best man, who died unexpectedly after their ceremony.

  • Director
    • Ted Koland
  • Writer
    • Ted Koland
  • Stars
    • Justin Long
    • Jess Weixler
    • Tyler Labine
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ted Koland
    • Writer
      • Ted Koland
    • Stars
      • Justin Long
      • Jess Weixler
      • Tyler Labine
    • 49User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Justin Long
    Justin Long
    • Scott
    Jess Weixler
    Jess Weixler
    • Kristin
    Tyler Labine
    Tyler Labine
    • Lumpy
    Addison Timlin
    Addison Timlin
    • Ramsey
    Shelley Long
    Shelley Long
    • Gail
    Frances O'Connor
    Frances O'Connor
    • Jaime
    Evan Jones
    Evan Jones
    • Winston
    Michael Landes
    Michael Landes
    • Priest
    Peter Syvertsen
    Peter Syvertsen
    • Roger
    James Michael Detmar
    James Michael Detmar
    • Uncle Willis
    • (as James Detmar)
    Jane Hammill
    • Aunt Helen
    Claudia Wilkens
    Claudia Wilkens
    • Lumpy's Mom
    Sasha Andreev
    Sasha Andreev
    • Rick
    Sara Marsh
    • Bridesmaid
    Corey Anderson
    • Cousin Neil
    Emil Herrera
    • Coroner
    Sarah Colbert
    Sarah Colbert
    • Anna
    Barbara Kingsley
    Barbara Kingsley
    • Law School Administrator
    • Director
      • Ted Koland
    • Writer
      • Ted Koland
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews49

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    9face-819-933726

    A movie about Love. Not the sex, or the taking, just the Giving Love.

    L O V E That is really what this is all about. There are a lot of great actors in this movie. Everyone here is in it all the way. There is just one solid message, and that is that love should only be the giving, and never any of the other nonsensical things that we like to think that it is.

    You try making it through this movie without getting misty. These are raw well developed characters, and they are leading you with each step with their full open expressions, and those running gags.

    If you were a fan of Juno you will fall off your chair to watch this one again.

    Enjoy!
    8Reno-Rangan

    How one sad event that changed many peoples' lives.

    Originally it was known as 'Lumpy', but this new title seems much better. Even though this title name is somewhat misleading regarding the film subject. I saw it a couple of years delayed, because I was not interested after knowing the title thinking it might be some kind of a silly B comedy. Surprisingly, this was one of the best films of the 2013 I've seen. This is not a comedy alone as it was classified, but a beautiful semi-emotional drama just like the film 'The Guilt Trip'.

    The cast was so good, I loved everyone's performances. But in the opening, it looked like a mindless comedy with dumb characters. Only while the film progress, it slowly developed many awesome plots and I was totally impressed with it, especially for the way it ended. Yep, it concluded on a high note compared to the ordinary initiation. I think credit should go the writer-come-director, as well as the actors.

    It was a two layered narration that sets in two different cities where one of it was a flashback, but both of them meets during the middle. So what comes later was the best segment. The second half is what made this film a better product. This is not an extraordinary film, but for a small project and its not so popular cast, it really excelled my expectation.

    Well maintained suspense, and I don't think anybody could guess them out that easily. Till the final scene, it'll keep you alive, especially if you like melodrama you'll surely enjoy it better than others. Lately Justin Long has been doing some of the interesting small-scale films and this is one of them that you should try it if you're a film fanatic without barriers in viewing any category films.

    7.5/10
    8MattyGibbs

    Small but excellent drama with a great cast

    Best Man Down is a light drama which follows a couple whose honeymoon is cancelled after the death of the best man. It sounded an interesting plot and as a fan of Justin Long I was looking forward to seeing it.

    This is a well shot film with interesting characters and a nice sharp script. It contains a nice mix of humour and a number of quite sad moments. The cast is mainly excellent especially from Justin Long and Jess Weixler who have a great chemistry as the young couple. Tyler Labine is very charismatic as the Best Man.

    Although maybe a bit far fetched this is nevertheless a really enjoyable drama that is always entertaining. The only downsides to me was the relationship between Ramsey and her mother which never quite rang true and the fact that the film had to tie up all the loose ends.

    This is a gem of a film that is well worth seeking out for fans of independent drama.
    Logomark890

    laughed at the begining, cried at the end! what a transition!!

    This movie changed its tone in a vary subtle way from begining to end. i laughed cried smiled and fell in love with this movie by the end. this is not what i expected when i started this movie. but as the movie progressed it kept surprising me. worth your time if you want to see a feel good movie witha heart. bcz this one definiely has a big heart.
    8cliff314

    Excellent and moving drama

    It never ceases to amaze us that so many of the "smaller" movies have more substance and interest than the so called blockbusters. Best Man Down is a fine example. Interesting from the start, and with a few different threads in the early stages which inevitably come together and make sense as the movie progresses. Very strong performances from all the cast, with a special mention to Addison Timlin in the pivotal role as Ramsey.

    Set mainly in the fairly bleak backdrop of Minnesota, this movie is engaging and thoughtful with a satisfying and believable resolution.

    This appears to be the first movie directed and written by Ted Koland, and I hope he does more.

    Quality.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Jess Weixler says she wanted to wear a kaftan to which Justin Long asks what a kaftan is. A kaftan or caftan is a variant of the robe or tunic, and has been worn in a number of cultures around the world for thousands of years and is of Asiatic origin.
    • Goofs
      Neil says that his ticket is for seat D, but Scott is sitting in seat D.
    • Quotes

      Lumpy's Mom: I always felt bad my son never met anyone to love, someone to love him back. It's really good to know that I was wrong.

    • Connections
      References The Baby Whisperer, Vol. 1 (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Boo
      Performed by Dante

      Written by Joe Lervold (as Joel Evans) and Johnny Elkins

      Courtesy of Crucial Music Corporation

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Smrt moga kuma
    • Filming locations
      • Macalester College - 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
    • Production company
      • KODA Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,938
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,171
      • Nov 10, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,938
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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