From Justin to Kelly (2003)

A waitress from Texas and a college student from Pennsylvania meet during spring break in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and come together through their shared love of singing.

Director:

Robert Iscove

Writer:

Kim Fuller

Stars:

Kelly Clarkson, Justin Guarini, Katherine Bailess

Bottom 100 #9 | 2 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kelly Clarkson	...	Kelly
Justin Guarini	...	Justin
Katherine Bailess	...	Alexa
Anika Noni Rose	...	Kaya
Greg Siff	...	Brandon
Brian Dietzen	...	Eddie
Jason Yribar	...	Carlos
Theresa San-Nicholas	...	Officer Cutler
Justin Gorence	...	Greg
Christopher Bryan	...	Luke
Kaitlin Riley	...	Ashley
Renee Robertson	...	Brianna
Yamil Piedra	...	Darren
Marc Macaulay	...	Mr. O'Mara
Toi Svane Stepp	...	Lizzie

Storyline

Spring break in Miami is the scene. It's where surf-drenched guys cruise girls in bikinis and raucous parties rule day and night. It's the perfect time and place for three young women from Texas and a trio of college guys from Pennsylvania to find adventure and maybe even fall in love. In a Texas dive bar, Kelly is singing her heart out to a few local yokels when her best friends Kaya and Alexa try and tempt her away for some fun in the Florida sun. It's an easy sell--even for the cautious Kelly - and the three head for Miami. Making their way to the same destination is the "Pennsylvania Posse": college students Justin, Brandon, and Eddie. Justin and Brandon are smooth-talking party promoters, while Eddie's primed to meet Lizzie, the cyber dream girl he's been e-mailing for months. Miami Beach, beating with a rhythm all its own, is teeming with beautiful people. Kelly's friends are drawn into the beachside fun, while Kelly tentatively navigates a sea of strangers. When her eyes meet ...

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Plot Keywords:

miami beach | beach | spring break | critically bashed | exploitation | 

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Taglines:

The tale of two American Idols

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements, sensuality and brief language

Details

Official Sites:

American Idol Website Fox

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 June 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

From Justin to Kelly: A Tale of Two American Idols

Filming Locations:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$2,715,848 (USA) (20 June 2003)

Gross:

$4,922,166 (USA) (18 July 2003)

Company Credits

Production Co:

19 Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min 90 min (extended)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The last names for the characters Kelly Taylor and Justin Bell, played by Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, come from (respectively) their stepfather and father.

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Goofs

When Alexa is talking to Justin, he is right next to a half-full drink with a lime slice on the rim. When Kelly walks by and sees Justin talking to Alexa, the drink is almost full.

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Quotes

Kaya: Heck, yeah! I mean 'hell yeah', I say hell all the time! Hell, hell, hell... hell

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Connections

Referenced in Raising the Stakes (2005)

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Soundtracks

"Forever Part of Me"
Written by Lucie Silvas and Matt Prime
Published by Chrysalis Music Ltd and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd
Performed by Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini

User Reviews

This is sad

This is a poor attempt to capitalize on the popularity of the American Idol show. Unfortunately they chose to use the people rejected from the show as cast. Save the ticket fee this one comes out on video in July. Or you can keep an eye on the Late, Late, Late Show, you will see this one with its twin Glitter.