A luminous Madonna & a strapping Rupert Everett, yet 'The Next Best Thing' was still a rom-com bomb - Queerty
Briefly

Despite its comedic intentions, The Next Best Thing reflects outdated perceptions of queer relationships and family dynamics, challenging the authenticity of LGBTQ representation in cinema.
Madonna's role as Abby may misunderstand the complexity of queer identity, where friendship and family blur in ways that the film fails to convey meaningfully.
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