Just Wright

  • 2010


MOVIE IS romantic dramatic predictable gorgeous appealing
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47 %
44 % Rotten
$ 21 Million
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Positive Reviews 43
Negative reviews 30
Average Rating 2.7/5
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3.0
Shes a physical therapist who keeps a cheery disposition, even through a succession of dates who would rather be her buddy than her mate. Av Club
1.5
Lest anyone need a reminder that conflict is the engine of drama, Just Wright provides a blandly agreeable one. Av Club
3.0
The movie is a rigged game of cliches and platitudes, but fans will be pleased by additional proof that Latifah is a lovable Queen but not a pampered .. EW
3.8
Sure, the movie is a formula. A formula that works reminds us of why it became a formula. Rogerebert
2.0
The storylines plenty timely pro athletes and their romantic adventures fascinate these days and thats a plus. Common Sense Media
1.5
Painting by numbers often gets a bad rap: While it takes little originality to fill in the romantic comedy blanks, even a simple, competent job can so .. Variety
2.0
Although its replete with solid supporting players and even stronger goodwill, Just Wright buckles under the burden of its pure intentions. Time Out
2.5
Go ahead, allow yourself a groan of bored recognition, since Sanaa Hamris film is conventional to its core.
2.5
Latifah and Common create something thats all too rare in contemporary romantic comedies, and thats the sense that their characters actually, you know ..
1.5
In this completely rote modern romance, the only surprising plot element is that the New Jersey Nets, the favorite ball team of heroine Leslie Wright ..
1.0
Queen Latifah plays Leslie, a nice, homely physiotherapist who saves the career of injured basketball star Scott (Common).The multi millionaire sports .. Telegraph
2.5
Its one thing for a romantic comedy to be predictable they all end at the same destination, after all.But its quite another thing to be predictable at .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Pam Grier and Phylicia Rashad are fun as the meddling mothers, Common is pleasing, and Latifah is a warm, very likable heroine.
3.0
I cant promise that anyone else will succumb to Just Wright the way I did, and I definitely groaned and rolled my eyes more often than I swooned, but .. Cinema Blend
3.0
The chemistry between the leads is more cozy than sexy, but the biggest issue is Latifahs noticeable and admirable discomfort with the rom com cliches .. Ny Daily News
3.8
While the dialogue often feels perfunctory, the appealing characters and fine cast move it along with convincing warmth. The Globe And Mail
3.0
As goofy and predictable as the movie is, this is an evolutionary leap forward. Philly
3.0
Love increases the mystery of self and the other, philosopher and spiritual writer Sam Keen has observed.When we open ourselves to another in love, we .. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
This isnt an awful romantic comedy, just a frail and feeble attempt at one, marred by a predictable trajectory, clunky dialogue and a crushingly dull .. One Guys Opinion
1.5
That absolutely no chemistry exists between them as love interests is the first of the many flaws in a film that also demands we believe the New Jerse .. Village Voice
2.0
Queen Latifahs warmth has boosted middling movies like Beauty Shop and Last Holiday, but she and costar Common cant strike enough sparks to ignite thi .. Chicago Reader
3.8
There are a few pieces of formula here, but once one realizes that Elliot and director Sanaa Hamri allow the character to exist beyond them, those bit .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Still, nothing diminishes the slow build of the Leslie/Scott romance.
2.5
Even within the most formulaic of genres, this Cinderella tale is uncommonly predictable. Usa Today
3.8
Its the sort of premise that should have by all rights resulted in a typically underwhelming romcom, yet director Sanaa Hamri and screenwriter Michael .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
While Scott and Morgan fall in love, poor Leslie has to sit and watch, waiting for her opportunity to shine. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
Its a common occurrence for Leslie, and her parents, Lloyd (JAMES PICKENS JR.) and Janice (PAM GRIER), try to boost her spirits. Screen It
3.0
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
2.0
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
2.0
The View London Review out ofstarsRunning time:minsDirected by Sanaa Hamri, Just Wright stars Queen Latifah as unlucky in love physical therapist Lesl .. View London
3.8
The script by Michael Elliot (Brown Sugar) may not be full of surprises, but it does portray its characters as mature adults who behave plausibly incl .. New York Post
1.5
(All it takes is one bite of Leslies marshmallow and chocolate chip sandwich.).Will McKnight win a crucial game and be signed up for a new five year c .. Film Journal International ..
2.5
The filmmakers and at least one cast member broadly overplay the comedy, and as a result the supposed dramatic moments seem much funnier and arent ter .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.0
Just Wright is probably best thought of as a fairy tale, from start to finish. Its just not a very good one. Az Central
3.1
Its a PG Cinderella story for grown ups, heavy on the cliches and honest in its feelings, and it provides Queen Latifah with a vehicle for that hoary .. Boston
4.0
But enough of it works to make it a worthwhile 90 minutes of pleasurable entertainment. Mountain X
1.5
I cant hate Just Wright, then, but that dont mean I like it, either.
3.1
Yet with its appealing cast, handsome packaging and enjoyably old fashioned sensibility, Just Wright often exceeds the expectations that its formulaic .. Toronto Star
2.0
Its a little muddled, though there are worse date movies than this. Guardian
3.0
The whole movie sails smoothly, but it wouldve been smoother if Common were a better actor and generated more real chemistry with Latifah. Reel Talk Reviews
3.0
But in a week of cinematic under achievers, it was a welcome surprise to see a picture that accomplishes everything it sets out to do, with performanc .. Daily Mail
2.5
Queen Latifahs talents are wasted in this bland Cinderella story set against a professional sports backdrop. Susang Ranger
2.5
But their chemistry here is good.So good, in fact, that you root for them and believe it when they finally hook up and live happily ever after. Movies
2.0
Latifah is golden hearted Leslie, a physiotherapist with a passion for basketball. Express
3.8
The audience, much like Latifah, is surprised and utterly won over by Commons disarming, nice guy affability beneath the intimidating aura. Mr Brown Movies
1.5
Its wordplay that thinks its clever but simply makes you want to cringe. Flickfilosopher
2.0
Take a pro basketball player with a career threatening knee injury and an ugly duckling nurse and youve got the blueprint for a steamroller of sopp th .. Total Film
3.0
More of a straight romance movie than a romantic comedy, Just Wright is sweet enough, without being cloistering, to satisfy its audience. Coles Mithey
3.1
I just wish there had been more chemistry between the leads, because if there had been maybe I could have more easily overlooked all my major problems .. Movie Freak
2.5
Unfortunately its got all the depth of a TV move and director Sanaa Hamri (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2) cant seem to drum much drama up.Too mu ..
1.5
So Ill watch almost anything with her in it and enjoy it to a certain degree.She deserves better than this. 7M Pictures
2.0
It might not be the blandest rom com youve ever seen, but its sure within striking distance. Mirror
1.9
Latifah has too much personality for this drivel and Common doesnt have enough. Tamp A Bay
3.8
The been there, done that nature of the plot doesnt take away from the undeniable sweetness found in Just Wright. Stl Today
3.0
Common pulls off the most impressive performance.His McKnight is a thoughtful seeker, looking for meaning beyond the limits of his athletic talents. Cleve Land
2.5
Unfortunately, a by the numbers premise, a lack of originality, and a wildly uneven script botch the outcome. Dustin Put Man
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
2.5
Which would be fine because, with a really proficient romantic comedy, its about the jokes and the clever twists, not the formula plot. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
Here is a definition of star power. An actor who can take a script that is completely predictable and make it seem if not exactly fresh, still somehow .. Killer Movie Reviews
3.0
Showing little aptitude for the process of cinematic love, Hamri predictably fumbles the sensitive particulars of the story, twisting this tepid game .. Brian Or Ndorf
3.1
See, thats the thing with Queen Latifah and thats what makes her, in this critics estimation, such an extraordinary gift for contemporary cinema.
2.5
The romantic comedy Just Wright only halfway finds its footing as a comedy, and misses the mark entirely as a romance. Js Online
3.0
Roly poly fitness expert Leslie (Queen Latifah) is a serial home girl.A bubbly broad who can marshall Motsonesque levels of basketball trivia and is v .. Sky
1.9
At its best moments, its extraordinarily ordinary, and you dont have to be Goldilocks to know that ordinary is never just right. No La
2.0
With his forced smile and willowy cadence, Common plays basketball star Scott McKnight as if hes a newly lobotomized serial killer and thats when his .. Or Lando Weekly
2.5
Just Wright tries to soften everybodys rough edges by the end, to an extent that defies dramatic logic. Jam! Movies
2.5
All of this predictability and retreading of the same old formula just makes for one long, stretched out film that leaves the audience waiting for the ..
1.9
Its sad to see Latifahs talent squandered on such clichs. Even worse is Paula Pattons role as Wrights golddigging godsister, who dreams of being an NB .. Boston Phoenix
2.0
Dont make it a one minute montage, but instead really dive into it. The Scorecard Review
2.0
You can almost see the studio accountants counting the demographic hot spots Just Wright should connect with as the movie reels by. Detroit News
5.0
The article requested cannot be found!.Please refresh your browser or go back. Ny Press
3.8
Hamri has grown more and more confident over her last three pictures, and she has learned to calmly focus on characters and small moments. Cinematical
3.0
Just Wright is an easy enough way to pass an afternoon, and it is refreshing to see a plus sized woman on screen that isnt, for one second, fretting a .. MSN Movies
3.0
The plot has the standard ups and downs but an always likable cast keeps us rooting for Scott and Leslie to realize that they are just right. Movie Mom
3.3
I cant imagine many viewers will be interested in watching Queen Latifah fade into the background for much of her own film. Movie Line
3.1
Director Sanaa Hamri deserves credit for making us care about the films entirely predictable proceedings, and for bringing a pair of rare specimens to .. Gomemphis
2.0
If film titles get any lazier than this, Im flying to Hollywood and setting fire to the Writers Guild HQ building. News Of The World
3.0
The flick follows every single cliche in the handbook but the movie is ultimately saved by the fantastic chemistry and genuine excitement of the two l ..
3.0
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3.0
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3.1
Just Wright is totally predictable, but the kind of story you want to believe in.
1.5
From the minute that Queen Latifah and Common share a scene together in this relatively light romantic tale, their combined screen charisma blends tog .. Movie Retriever
3.5
But its not inventiveness or originality that makes both movies so endearing and welcome in the coming season of movie cacophony. Knight At The Movies
1.5
The script revolves solely around the principals, with no amusing sidekick pals to deflect the dullish romance. Praise for basketballs fast break the ..
2.5
A love story needs two sides to work and a love triangle, three and Common is simply unable to generate any chemistry with his co stars.
2.5
Spare me another movie in which a gorgeous size 2 actress spends two hours complaining she cant snare a man. That Latifah is beautiful but accessible .. Miami Herald
1.5
Unfortunately, in Queen Latifahs first straight romance, the feisty side of her personality has been benched.
2.5
The chemistry between Queen Latifah and Common is just wrong, but given the vibrant performance that Latifah gives, this romantic comedy may cut it fo .. Bvon Movies
3.0
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