Product: The Next Best Thing (2000)
Rating: 4.0
SYMPHATIC,EASYGOING AND ENJOYABLE FILM
I really liked this movie. It is very relaxing and funny. I didn't like when they turned it into drama near the end. The cast is brilliant. Rupert was his usual funny self, Benjamin was OK and Madonna...Hm..hm...She was brilliant in some parts. She must of had an acting coach. For example: she showed us great acting in the restaurant scene and when she came home from her date. Also, when she met Ben Bratt's character. the scenes with the child were also great. Madonna showed her talent for children,it's not like she didn't have any practice. The scenes where Madonna's acting isn't so good are: The 4th of July dance with Rupert's character.It's obvious that it's just an act. Also the scenes where Abbie is suposed to cry or to be upset. Madonna just wasn't very convincable in those scenes. She really doesn't know how to act that out in a film. All in all, she had more acting highlights then downfalls in this movie and I was plesently surprised. You should really see this movie,not even that-BUY IT!