The Next Best Thing
The Next Best Thing
PG-13 | 03 March 2000 (USA)
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A comedy-drama about best friends - one a straight woman, Abbie, the other a gay man, Robert - who decide to have a child together. Five years later, Abbie falls in love with a straight man and wants to move away with her and Robert's little boy Sam, and a nasty custody battle ensues.

Reviews
Plantiana Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.
Colibel Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.
WasAnnon Slow pace in the most part of the movie.
Console best movie i've ever seen.
Laurie0625 Great movie. Great acting. This is a great story.The world must not have been ready for it back in 2000. I thought Madonna's accent was a little distracting in the beginning but after I got involved in the show, it totally went away. This a great story about life and what struggles face us all in this world of diversity.It shows that people are full of love but life and the world's expectations interfere where love lays.Definitely worth watching!I laughed and I cried which represents a great movie to me!
crispin_13 There are many films that I have rated 1 out of 10 that do not deserve the shame of being equated with this film. I am a very ardent Madonna fan; however, this is easily the worst film that I have ever seen. The script and the performances were so bad in spots that I felt nauseous with embarrassment. I couldn't look at the screen. My eyes went south and I was left with Madonna's voice sounding through the screen slipping nightmarishly in and out of a British accent. The plot was poor to begin with but the film was so badly put together that large time lapses left you confused and disoriented. Friends-jump-lovers-jump-enemies-jump-court-jump-friends-huh? what? Do yourself a favour- never, ever, ever watch this film. Unless you've always wondered, just how bad a movie can be. For all of those films that I've rated with one star (Xanadu, JAWS:The Revenge, etc...), I'm sorry; you are much better than this film.
BritneysFan06 I think that this movie is definitely intended for Madonna's target audience...The gay's, her fans, and girls. Overall I think the movie is a chick flick but it definitely keeps your attention. I liked it. Not the best acting, especially on Madonnna's part. But hey you can't get experience without bettering yourself as a performer. The result was this movies acting. It's a fun, young, fresh movie and I would encourage people to be open minded and go rent it. It's worth a try! If you like Madnna's music and you're a fan, in general I would like to think that you would probably like to see this movie. I know I sure did. Remember, be open minded...
Alberto Villarreal I found the movie just great. I can hardly believe it has just a few good votes. Maybe the actors are not the best, but the story is just awesome. It is so sensitive and it makes you feel involved in some manner with the story. Defenetively, the way the story turns deeper keeps you attention till the end. Madonna is one of my favorites singers. However, I don't think the same way as an actress, but in this film she was just so sensitive (not the typical sexy, naughty and out of mind Madonna). I truly recommend this film to all those that like romantic movies. Grab a popcorn bag, lay down and enjoy a great afternoon!!
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