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Just Wright

  • 2010
  • PG
  • 1h 40m
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5.9/10
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Just Wright (2010)
A physical therapist falls for the basketball player she is helping recover from a career-threatening injury.
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A physical therapist falls for the basketball player she is helping recover from a career-threatening injury.A physical therapist falls for the basketball player she is helping recover from a career-threatening injury.A physical therapist falls for the basketball player she is helping recover from a career-threatening injury.

  • Director
    • Sanaa Hamri
  • Writer
    • Michael Elliot
  • Stars
    • Queen Latifah
    • Common
    • Paula Patton
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  • IMDb RATING
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    15K
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    • Director
      • Sanaa Hamri
    • Writer
      • Michael Elliot
    • Stars
      • Queen Latifah
      • Common
      • Paula Patton
    • 47User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 11 nominations

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    Queen Latifah
    Queen Latifah
    • Leslie Wright
    Common
    Common
    • Scott McKnight
    Paula Patton
    Paula Patton
    • Morgan Alexander
    James Pickens Jr.
    James Pickens Jr.
    • Lloyd Wright
    Phylicia Rashad
    Phylicia Rashad
    • Ella McKnight
    Pam Grier
    Pam Grier
    • Janice Wright
    Laz Alonso
    Laz Alonso
    • Mark Matthews
    Mehcad Brooks
    Mehcad Brooks
    • Angelo Bembrey
    Michael Landes
    Michael Landes
    • Nelson Kaspian
    Dwight Howard
    Dwight Howard
    • Dwight Howard
    Dwyane Wade
    Dwyane Wade
    • Dwyane Wade
    Rashard Lewis
    • Rashard Lewis
    Bobby Simmons Jr.
    • Bobby Simmons Jr.
    Jalen Rose
    Jalen Rose
    • Jalen Rose
    Rajon Rondo
    Rajon Rondo
    • Rajon Rondo
    Marv Albert
    Marv Albert
    • Marv Albert
    Mike Fratello
    • Mike Fratello
    • (as Michael R. Fratello)
    Kenny Smith
    Kenny Smith
    • Kenny Smith
    • Director
      • Sanaa Hamri
    • Writer
      • Michael Elliot
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    • Trivia
      In the original shoot Kanye West and Amber Rose shot a courtside scene at one of the games. Before the movie was released Kanye had his Taylor Swift moment at the Grammy's which could be why his scene was cut.
    • Goofs
      Scott McNight injures his knee in the All-Star game which is held in February. However, all of the outdoor scenes in New York that follow were obviously shot during the summer.
    • Quotes

      Leslie Wright: He can't even open up the gas tank until I hooked him up.

    • Connections
      Featured in NBA Live 10 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Dreaming
      Written by Nikki Leonti and Rich Skillz (as Richard "Rich Skillz" Velonskis)

      Performed by Nikki & Rich

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews47

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    5/10
    The cast tries hard, especially Latifah. Clearly they are defeated by a weak script
    (Credit IMDb) Leslie Wright is a straight-shooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with NBA All-Star Scott McKnight. All is going well until Leslie finds herself falling for Scott, forcing her to choose between the gig and the tug-of-war inside her heart. Oblivious to her romantic overtures, McKnight is instead drawn to the affections of Leslie's childhood friend Morgan, who has her sights set on being an NBA trophy wife. Is Leslie destined to play the role of "best friend" forever or will Scott finally see that what he always wanted is right in front of him?

    I actually enjoyed bits and pieces of this movie, it was really starting off well, but it didn't take long to head into a downward spiral. I like the fact for once both love interests intentions are honorable and such, but it was all too predictable. For starters, it's possible yes, but am I really supposed to believe a big star like Scott McKnight (Common) could be that nice? It just felt a bit too dreamy to me, and while I think it would be lovely for today's world, I really don't see that happening. The performances aren't a question, in fact it's arguable that all of them were either above average or great, it's just the script is too phony and a bit too weak. The finale itself also reeks of clichés, and turns into your typical Romance ending.

    The Acting. Queen Latifah is purely the heart of this film. She clearly put every ounce of effort she had in this movie, and it shows. Her performance is electrifying and full of energy and charisma, but the script just doesn't back all that up unfortunately. She is everything a Woman should be in this world, and she pulled it off with conviction and believability. Common himself is also pretty good, not as good as Latifah, but good. He's charmingly nice (Bit too nice if you ask me) and did as much as he could, while having competent and believable chemistry with Latifah. Paula Patton plays her deceiving, greedy role to a T, showing a little heart at the end. Pickens Jr. Rashad (Of Cosby fame) and Pam Grier do well as the respected parents. Dwight Howard, Dwayne Wade has amusing cameos.

    Bottom line. I didn't mind this, and it kept me watching. But it could have been so much more, and it deserved more with all the effort the cast gave to it. Watch it just for Latifah, her performance is worth the price of admission.

    5 ½ /10
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    • Jan 5, 2011

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    • Release date
      • May 14, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Fox Searchlight (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Doğru Hamle
    • Filming locations
      • East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • Searchlight Pictures
      • Flavor Unit Entertainment
      • Dune Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,540,363
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,284,989
      • May 16, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,584,424
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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