Review of The Groomsmen (2006) by Wesley H — 27 Oct 2007

Edward Burns writes, directs, produces, and stars in this sweet tale of a transitional period amongst five friends in their mid-thirties. The plot is aimless and simple, with no clear direction or meaning.

However, the characters are all well drawn and the actors who embody them all give good performances (Matthew Lilliard is the standout as a dad trying to find a deal with the responsibility of fatherhood with his own immaturity).

Burns always had a keen sense of place and it's no different with this film - you can literally feel the New York locale. If the story wasn't as underdeveloped as it was, this could have been a rather profound analysis of a group of people dealing with relationships and the uncertain future.

.. However, as it stands, it's merely a pleasant, breezy comedy with the occasional hits and misses.