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26 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertChicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertHere Common isn't called upon to do much heavy lifting in the acting department, but he plays well with Queen Latifah. Sure, the movie is a formula. A formula that works reminds us of why it became a formula.
- 70Boxoffice MagazineAmy NicholsonBoxoffice MagazineAmy NicholsonTwo hours of femmepowering wish fulfillment.
- 63Boston GlobeTy BurrBoston GlobeTy BurrJust Wright is as formulaic as they come, but at its core is a surprisingly tender romantic drama.
- 60VarietyVarietyPainting 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 sometimes feel like a breath of fresh air.
- 40The Hollywood ReporterMichael RechtshaffenThe Hollywood ReporterMichael RechtshaffenThat it squanders a terrific cast in the process -- one that also includes Common, Phylicia Rashad and Pam Grier -- makes it all the more disappointing.
- 40Arizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzArizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzNothing seems real here, with everything too broadly drawn.
- 40Chicago ReaderAndrea GronvallChicago ReaderAndrea GronvallQueen Latifah's warmth has boosted middling movies like "Beauty Shop" and "Last Holiday," but she and costar Common can't strike enough sparks to ignite this weak romantic comedy.
- 30Village VoiceMelissa AndersonVillage VoiceMelissa AndersonAnother movie, not as awful as this one, might one day find better use for the easygoing vibe between Queen Latifah and Common, the stars of Just Wright.
- 30Austin ChronicleMarjorie BaumgartenAustin ChronicleMarjorie BaumgartenPleasant but dull formula film.