The Best Man Holiday

The gang of best friends is back in a sequel to "The Best Man" (1999) and each member is carrying their own baggage to this Christmas time reunion. A primarily all black cast with a token white plays it for lots of fun and games until the story line takes a tragic turn, but don't fret too long because this holiday themed film focuses on family and friends. Although prior viewing of the original isn't absolutely necessary, it would have clued you in quicker to some of the past relationships and personalities. This talented cast (including Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, and Nia Long) can handle comedy and drama. However, the holiday treat is not family friendly due to the "R" rating for language, sexual content, and some brief drug use. The ending hints to a possible jumping off point for a third successor.

Alien give it 3 "cat fighting & mama drama" stars out of 4.