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Abbie Reynolds is a Los Angeles yoga instructor who is approaching 40 and has been burned by too many past relationships. Robbie Whitaker is a gay, aging Hollywood playboy who works as a gardener and has become Abbie's best friend. Their relationship takes a different turn when, after the funeral of a mutual friend who has died of AIDS, Abbie and Robbie get rip-roaring drunk and end up in bed together.... See Full Description
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Comedy and Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 47 min. |
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| Release Date: |
March 3, 2000 Nationwide |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content, partial nudity and language. |
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| Distributors: |
Paramount Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$14,983,572 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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NZone,
(2 out of 5 stars) "There are a few ways I considered mocking the new film 'The Next Best Thing.'" Full Review...
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culturevulture.net,
"A look at John Schlesinger's filmography reveals a four decade body of work that seems almost schizoid in its range of quality." Full Review...
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JoBlo's Movie Emporium,
(7.5 out of 10) "Funny, emotional, dramatic, goofy, preachy and open-minded all wrapped in one, this movie is probably the best romantic 'platonic' movie that I've ever seen." Full Review...
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Moviebodega,
(C+) "Tackling a hot-button issue of the moment is a very difficult undertaking for popular entertainment." Full Review...
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