Laurie0625 Great movie. Great acting. This is a great story.The world must not have been ready for it back in 2000. I thought Madonna's accent was a little distracting in the beginning but after I got involved in the show, it totally went away. This a great story about life and what struggles face us all in this world of diversity.It shows that people are full of love but life and the world's expectations interfere where love lays.Definitely worth watching!I laughed and I cried which represents a great movie to me!

insomniac_rod Oh what the hell?... I don't care of what others think, I really enjoyed this movie back in summer 2000 when I watched it on theaters.I made a reflection today. I have spent a lot of money on actresses that I feel attracted to. In the same year, 2000, I watched many of Kirsten Dunst's movies just because I thought she was sexy.I watched "The Next Best Thing" because I was as die hard fan of Madonna's work and sexiness. To be honest, the plot isn't that bad at all and it even has some drama although it's considered as a romantic comedy.The plot is somehow related to a comedy because the situation is ridiculous but it surprisingly works for the movie. Getting pregnant with your gay best male friend and raising a child together? Yeah right.I recommend this movie ONLY for those who love Madonna and her work. Otherwise, stay away from it!

dannie212 Before even seeing the movie I was sure that I was going to love it. It featured one of my most favorite entertainers, Madonna, and an amazing talents of Rupert Everett. Unfortunately the only thing I could do from turn it off was that I had to see the end. There are so many holes and empty dialog's. It is one misgiving after another. You have the feeling that you are watching this feel good and enlightening relationship when you are robbed from it out of any feeling that could be in the same ball park as good. I understand that real life has its twists and turns but to market a movie as one thing and take it to a entirely new level of what this turned into was a complete other story. This movie was, no is mean spirited and awful. You could feel the pain and anguish that Rupert's character felt and that was amazing acting but the story was just so badly written and carried out with Madonna and Ben Bratt. It is a sore to watch and expect anger to come with watching it. I think that perhaps Madonna should just stick to the stage and not to the big screen. And Ben Bratt one day you'll pick a winner when it comes to movie projects (beside Miss Congenality-it's funny!).

Amy Adler Abbie (Madonna), a yoga instructor with her own studio, has bad luck with men. The only man who really connects with her is Robert (Rupert Everett), a dear friend, who happens to be gay. One special evening, Abbie and Robert become somewhat drunk and end up sleeping together. One can guess the result. Abbie becomes pregnant. Abbie hastily convinces Robert that romance is overrated, that they should move in together, and that they should raise the child as a couple. Everything goes wonderfully until Abbie meets Ben (Benjamin Bratt). Suddenly, Abbie is in love and things are going to get complicated. Will there be a happy ending for everyone involved?This movie has so many assets. Madonna looks beautiful and acts with feeling, Everett is his usual wonderful self, and Bratt delivers another fine performance, too. The child actor who plays the son is very effective as well. Adding to the good dramatics is a gorgeous California setting, some nice costumes, and a touching script. The ending is a guaranteed to send one running to the tissue box. Okay. One understands that not everyone is enamored with Madonna. If you can get past HER past, give this movie a try. It is a fine example of sensitivity and intelligence on its gay issues, for one, while delivering a romance for those who clamor for more, more, more in that particular film category.