'The Groomsmen': Authentic, insignificant drivel
by David Germain

If you've seen previous Edward Burns comic dramas about troubled romance and strained friendships, you've pretty much seen his latest, "The Groomsmen." Writer-director-star Burns expands to a bigger ensemble than he used in his debut "The Brothers McMullen" and such follow-ups as "She's the One" and "No Looking Back," but the result of this wedding and reunion tale is largely the same. Read the full review

TO SUM UP
A week before his wedding, Paulie reunites with his groomsmen to reminisce and rejuvenate. With an anxious fiancée and a baby on the way, cold feet prevail and Paulie looks to his childhood friends for strength as he embarks on his journey into a brave new world.

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'The Groomsmen'

Director: Edward Burns
Starring: Edward Burns, Brittany Murphy, John Leguizamo, Donal Logue, Jay Mohr
Run time: 98 minutes
Release date: July 14, 2006
Rating: R for pervasive language and brief nudity.
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The Associated Press: C
"... so much of what comes out of their mouths is insignificant malarkey masquerading as self-important melodrama."


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