After writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper attempts to hide the fact that his saucy new book is loosely based on the lives and loves of his tight-knit group of friends. Harper is set to be best man at his friend Lance's wedding, and all his friends will be in attendance. When an advance copy of the book makes its way into the hands of his ex-flame, Jordan, Harper attempts to keep it under wraps.
Acting
Ensemble chemistry that defined Black cinema in '99.
Writing
Dialogue so sharp you'll quote it for years.
Direction
Malcolm D. Lee's debut balances comedy and gut-punch moments.
Director
Malcolm D. Lee
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This film helped launch the late-90s wave of Black ensemble rom-coms alongside 'Love Jones' and 'The Wood.'
The iconic 'seven minutes' scene was largely improvised after Terrence Howard went off-script.
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