The Groomsmen

The Groomsmen (2006)

  • 52% of critics liked it
    (33 reviews)

  • 36% of users liked it
    (18,178 ratings)

Five longtime friends enjoy a few days of celebratory carousing as they try to forget their adult responsibilities in this slice-of-life comedy drama from director/writer/actor Edward Burns. Paulie (Burns) is a working-class guy from Long Island who has learned that his longtime girlfriend (Brittany… More

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Comedy
In Theaters
Jul 14, 2006 Wide
On DVD
Nov 16, 2006
Bauer Martinez Distribution

Critic Reviews

  • Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

    This is the movie I believe Burns has been trying to make since The Brothers McMullen, 11 years ago.

  • Philip Wuntch, Dallas Morning News

    Traffics in such familiar territory as sibling rivalries, generational estrangements and broken dreams. But it slowly, sometimes too slowly, connects with the viewer.

  • Ty Burr, Boston Globe

    The Groomsmen may be low-cal Cassavetes or Secrets and Lies for mooks, but Burns knows his turf. The marvel is that after seven films he's still finding fresh grass.

  • Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

    In a film of minor ambition, [the characters are] all worthy company.

  • Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

    The problem is that Burns -- who insists on writing all his own material -- isn't a very good writer.

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  • Al S


    An excellent and heartfelt comedy filled with big laughs and riventing character drama. A gem of a film from Director, Edward Burns. It`s smart, fresh, winning and real. A great film bout love, freindship, and new beginings. The all-star cast gives some of the best acting of their… More

  • Melvin W


    "There's a difference between getting older and growing up." The Groomsmen was a pretty nice little surprise. It worked pretty well as a comedy. The drama is a little off, but not to bad that it ruins the movie as a whole. Edward Burns writes, directs and stars in this… More

  • Cassandra M


    I didn't see the movie while it's still in the theaters because my friends said that it was a waste of time, money, and everything. So, i took their advice and just watched other movies that was aired on the cinemas that month. Then the other day, I saw the Groomsmen on… More

  • Bobby H


    Alot of people dont like this movie because the theme is so simple - but I differ, because it's reality. Events that happen to everyday men, in the everyday world, not just hollywood! The movie and actors were both great.

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