What men think of “Made of Honor” (Film Review)

Posted on May 8, 2008 by whatmenthink

[Photo Credit: Sony Pictures]

** Warning: This post contains spoilers for the film “Made of Honor”. **

A film about a man being a “M.O.H.” (Maid of Honor)? I couldn’t resist. Even without watching the film, I could already imagine the hilarious situations. Enamored and jealous male friend at the bachelor-ette party. Confused man choosing color schemes and table linens. The fact that I have so many female friends, contrary to the counsel of Leykis 101, made me wonder if I could end up in this situation!

The basic plot of the film is obvious:

  1. Female lead has a best friend that is a man.
  2. They love each other, but don’t know it and/or can’t admit it.
  3. Hilarity and sappy romance ensue.

I was a bit concerned that Patrick Dempsey’s character, “Tom”, would end up being emasculated the entire film and then end up with the girl. He would be very sensitive and effectively hand his testicles over to the girl on a silver platter. This wasn’t really the case. Tom starts off being a “Man’s Man”. He is a womanizer who operates on a set of strict guidelines (similar to Tom Leykis). Then, when he realizes that he is in love with his best friend, he tries to win her over by being the “Best M.O.H.”. He ends up doing all the womanly things better than most women. However, this doesn’t win over the girl. “Cheers!” He doesn’t actually win the girl over until he goes back to being a man. But instead of being a womanizer, he acts as I prescribe in “What men SHOULD think!”

I was so happy to see that an over-sensitive, pussified male wasn’t the hero of this film. Instead, they told the truth. Men need to act like men (not boys). Men are assertive, responsible, and stand up for the things and people they believe in and care for.

To my male readers: This isn’t a bad film to watch if you are forced to watch a chick-flick. There are many scenes for the men.

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6 Responses to “What men think of “Made of Honor” (Film Review)”

  1. Cara, on May 8th, 2008 at 5:02 pm Said:

    Wow, you now do film reviews? Way to go! :-D

  2. whatmenthink, on May 8th, 2008 at 8:55 pm Said:

    Just thought it would be pertinent to my content.

  3. rokusan, on May 9th, 2008 at 2:19 pm Said:

    I’m not surprised you have a lot of women friends. If you are in real life as you come across in your blog, if you walk & not just talk, then it’s obvious that women are drawn to you.

    Now, can I get my best guy friend to go see this with me???? :-)

  4. whatmenthink, on May 9th, 2008 at 2:23 pm Said:

    rokusan:
    Yes! this is definitely a film that men can enjoy (with the right attitude)

  5. hautepocket, on May 12th, 2008 at 8:34 am Said:

    Alright, I must disagree. As a female that loves Patrick Dempsey for his sexy face and quality work on Grey’s, I am so so disappointed that he chose to do this film. Despite some borderline funny parts,(mostly just cheesy as hell) what a waste of talent! This film serves as nothing but a marketing ploy to make a few mil off of a sexy actor, during wedding season. What a poor excuse for a film. (I know that wasn’t your point, WMT-I just have strong opinions about the film industry today.) Either way, I’d like to say that I’ve lost a lot of respect for Dempsey as an actor, but the truth is, I will still watch him every week on Grey’s. So I guess I’m just as much of a sucker as the next guy. :) (Sorry for the off topic response…I’ll be good next time!)

  6. whatmenthink, on May 12th, 2008 at 8:37 am Said:

    hautepocket:
    I agree that the film industry today isn’t want it used to be. Many of the films today seem to be either brainless garbage or a feature length advertisement. I suppose I found this film to be a lesser of all the crap out their lol. Your comments are always appreciated!

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