My Best Friend

My Best Friend

Year: 2007

Runtime: 94 min

Language: English

Director: Patrice Leconte

Comedy

Antique dealer Francois believes he has a perfect life, but his closest friends unexpectedly reveal they don't genuinely like him. This revelation forces him to confront his arrogance and self-centeredness. Determined to find a true friend, he makes a bet with his business partner, Catherine, to prove he can find someone within a set time. He then embarks on a humorous journey of self-discovery and attempts to forge a real connection with others.

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1

Tank's Unique Job

Sherman 'Tank' Turner works as a help line operator and has built a reputation for helping men win back their ex-girlfriends. His unconventional method involves taking girls on horrendous dates, causing them to realize that their former partners may not have been so bad after all.

2

Dustin's Love Struggles

Tank shares an apartment with his step cousin Dustin, who has been dating colleague Alexis for five weeks. Despite their time spent together, Dustin confesses his feelings to Alexis but is rebuffed as she insists they remain just friends.

3

Tank Offers Help

After witnessing Alexis flirt with another coworker, a desperate Dustin asks Tank to take her out for a disastrous date, despite initially refusing Tank’s help. Tank reluctantly accepts and plans to apply his usual scheme to help Dustin win back her affection.

4

First Date with Alexis

Tank bumps into Alexis during her marathon training, and they hit it off. Despite Tank's vulgar antics throughout the night, including a trip to a strip club, Alexis remains oblivious to his ill treatment, influenced by alcohol.

Strip club
5

Alexis Realizes Her Options

After her date with Tank, Alexis confides in Dustin that the experience has opened her eyes to the possibility of seeing other men. She grows dissatisfied with Dustin's romantic gestures, prompting a renewed request for Tank to take her out again.

6

Tank's Unexpected Reunion

When Alexis calls Tank to confront him about leaving early during their last date, he visits her at work. This leads to a physical relationship, further complicating Dustin's attempts to maintain a friendship with her.

7

Dustin's Awkward Date

Dustin attempts to navigate the dating scene with a single mother, but the encounter goes hilariously wrong when he makes an inappropriate joke about breastfeeding, resulting in an angry dismissal. This failure sends Dustin spiraling further into despair.

8

Fight Over Alexis

Dustin goes to see Alexis after his disastrous date but learns that she has been sleeping with Tank. An emotional confrontation ensues between Tank and Dustin, resulting in them separating amicably but tensions remaining high.

9

Tank's Crisis of Conscience

After confiding in his father about his feelings for Alexis, Tank starts questioning his worthiness in having a serious relationship. His father's casual view on women makes Tank doubt if he's truly capable of being the partner Alexis deserves.

10

Tank Takes Hilary Out

Tank goes on another terrible date, this time with Hilary, a deeply religious girl. After realizing he actually feels guilty for his treatment of women, he asks her out for a genuine date and receives advice about expressing his true feelings for Alexis.

11

Prom Night

Tank finally asks Alexis out on a proper date to prom, where they share a great time together. In a moment of realization, Tank encourages Alexis to resolve her issues with Dustin, believing it will help both of them.

Prom
12

Wedding Day Chaos

During Alexis’ sister’s wedding, Tank notices that Alexis’s sister is one of the women he has taken on terrible dates in the past. Overwhelmed with guilt, he tries to ruin the day out of remorse but ends up causing significant embarrassment.

Wedding venue
13

Truth Revealed

Dustin confronts Alexis about Tank's manipulations during the wedding, leading to an explosive revelation. Seeing how both men have treated her poorly, Alexis declares she never wants to see either of them again, leaving Tank heartbroken.

Wedding reception
14

Attempt at Reconciliation

Reflecting on his feelings for Alexis, Tank attempts to jog alongside her to apologize and make amends, but his efforts seem in vain as Alexis remains distant. This leads Tank to realize that his actions hurt others, including himself.

15

Final Confrontation

Three months later, in a surprising twist, Alexis publicly humiliates Tank on a date by throwing wine in his face. Their banter leads to a playful exchange, ultimately rekindling their chemistry as they share a kiss, suggesting their relationship is back on track.

Restaurant

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