Chicago – Romantic movies thrive on cliches in the same way that slasher movies need a body count and musicals need a bit of song and dance. Success or failure is all in the execution of the known commodity of cliche. With actors as charismatic as Queen Latifah and Common in the lead roles, it’s easy to overlook said commodity in the relatively-charming “Just Wright,” now on Blu-ray and DVD.
Blu-Ray Rating: 3.5/5.0
Likable leads go an awfully long way for me in the world of the romantic dramedy. So much of their success comes down to if I actually want to see the two leads find happiness together; something that’s shockingly rare in the filmographies of regular romantic stars like Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Aniston, Ashton Kutcher, etc.. From the minute that Queen Latifah and Common share a scene together in this relatively light romantic tale, their combined...
Blu-Ray Rating: 3.5/5.0
Likable leads go an awfully long way for me in the world of the romantic dramedy. So much of their success comes down to if I actually want to see the two leads find happiness together; something that’s shockingly rare in the filmographies of regular romantic stars like Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Aniston, Ashton Kutcher, etc.. From the minute that Queen Latifah and Common share a scene together in this relatively light romantic tale, their combined...
- 9/27/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Queen Latifah stars in an easygoing romcom with a surfeit of sentiment. By Peter Bradshaw
Easy-going and sweet-natured, this "romantic sports comedy" finally dissolves into a gooey mess of over-cooked comfort food. Queen Latifah plays Leslie Wright, the physical therapist with a passion for basketball. Her super-hot roommate Morgan, played by Paula Patton (the inspirational teacher in Precious) is keen to be what we Brits might call a Wag: she's fixing to snag a basketball player as a husband, and both have a crush on NBA heavyweight Scott McKnight, played by hip-hop star Common (aka Lonnie Rashied Lynn Jr). Scott is dazzled by the beautiful Morgan; they get engaged, but when he picks up a serious injury, it is the entrancingly homely Leslie who has to massage him back to health, and Scott finds himself falling for her instead. It's a nice romantic triangle, but can't quite make up its...
Easy-going and sweet-natured, this "romantic sports comedy" finally dissolves into a gooey mess of over-cooked comfort food. Queen Latifah plays Leslie Wright, the physical therapist with a passion for basketball. Her super-hot roommate Morgan, played by Paula Patton (the inspirational teacher in Precious) is keen to be what we Brits might call a Wag: she's fixing to snag a basketball player as a husband, and both have a crush on NBA heavyweight Scott McKnight, played by hip-hop star Common (aka Lonnie Rashied Lynn Jr). Scott is dazzled by the beautiful Morgan; they get engaged, but when he picks up a serious injury, it is the entrancingly homely Leslie who has to massage him back to health, and Scott finds himself falling for her instead. It's a nice romantic triangle, but can't quite make up its...
- 9/16/2010
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
There's nothing like a hot man in a jersey. When eye candy rapper-turned-actor Common hit the court to play injured basketball star Scott McKnight in "Just Wright," you know we were watching. If you missed it or need to see it again, the movie is now out on DVD. Thinking of Common shooting hoops got us to daydreaming about five other sexy actors who've played athletes. Tell us which one is your favorite.
- 9/15/2010
- Essence
For those who love sports and romantic comedies, "Just Wright," starring Queen Latifah and rapper Common, is now in stores on Blu-ray and DVD. The comedy is about basketball just as much as it's about a surprising, budding romance.
A romantic sports film starring three of Hollywood's most charismatic personalities, "Just Wright" follows Leslie Wright (Queen Latifah), a straight-shooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with NBA All-Star Scott McKnight (Common). Everything is going great until Leslie finds herself falling for Scott. Oblivious to her romantic overtures, McKnight is instead drawn to Leslie's gorgeous childhood friend Morgan (Paula Patton; "Precious"), who has her sights set on being an NBA trophy wife.
At the end of the movie, audiences find out if Leslie will always be "one of the boys" to Scott, or if he'll realize Leslie is just what he's looking for.
The "Just Wright" Blu-ray...
A romantic sports film starring three of Hollywood's most charismatic personalities, "Just Wright" follows Leslie Wright (Queen Latifah), a straight-shooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with NBA All-Star Scott McKnight (Common). Everything is going great until Leslie finds herself falling for Scott. Oblivious to her romantic overtures, McKnight is instead drawn to Leslie's gorgeous childhood friend Morgan (Paula Patton; "Precious"), who has her sights set on being an NBA trophy wife.
At the end of the movie, audiences find out if Leslie will always be "one of the boys" to Scott, or if he'll realize Leslie is just what he's looking for.
The "Just Wright" Blu-ray...
- 9/15/2010
- icelebz.com
Romance seems to be the dominant theme in today’s new DVD releases, from Amanda Seyfried gallivanting in Italy to Queen Latifah helping out a basketball star. Plus, one of the first of summer’s blockbusters to hit DVD, “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time”, gets released today. Pick of the Week: “Just Wright” This romantic comedy directed by Sanaa Hamri stars Queen Latifah as Leslie Wright, a physical therapist who falls for hotshot pro basketball player Scott McKnight (Common). When he gets injured in a game, she readily volunteers to nurse him...
- 9/14/2010
- by katiecarter4208
- Examiner Movies Channel
Win a copy of 'Just Wright' on DVD! We're capping off the summer season with another great giveaway from the folks at 20th Century Fox. We've been provided with three copies of the romantic comedy "Just Wright" on DVD to giveaway to a few lucky readers. The film stars Common and Queen Latifah.
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?...
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?...
- 8/27/2010
- Reel Empire
This is the trailer for Just Wright, directed by Sanaa Hamri and starring Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton, James Pickens Jr., Phylicia Rashad, Pam Grier, Laz Alonso, Mehcad Brooks, Michael Landes, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Rashard Lewis, Bobby Simmons Jr., Jalen Rose and Rajon Rondo. Just Wright stars Queen Latifah (Bringing Down The House) as Leslie Wright, a straight-shooting physical therapist who gets the dream job of working with NBA All-Star Scott McKnight (Common – Date Night). All is going well until Leslie finds herself falling for Scott, forcing her to choose between the gig of a lifetime and the tug-of-war inside her heart. Oblivious to her romantic overtures, McKnight is instead drawn to the affections of Leslie's gorgeous childhood friend Morgan (Paula Patton – Precious: Based on the novel Push by Sapphire), who has her sights set on being an NBA trophy wife.
- 8/24/2010
- by Dan Higgins
- Pure Movies
Just Wright (starring Queen Latifah and Common) is coming to Blu-ray and DVD September 14, 2010. About Just Wright: A romantic sports film starring three of Hollywood’s most charismatic personalities, Just Wright follows Leslie Wright (Queen Latifah; The Secret Life of Bees), a straight-shooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with NBA All-Star Scott McKnight (Common; Date Night). Everything is going great until Leslie finds herself falling for Scott. Oblivious to her romantic overtures, McKnight is instead drawn to Leslie’s gorgeous childhood friend Morgan (Paula Patton; Precious), 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 has always wanted is right in front of him? Buy Just Wright DVD Buy Just Wright Blu-ray Blu-ray With Digital Copy Special Features: Disc One •The One You...
- 7/1/2010
- by Buzzfocus Staff
- BuzzFocus.com
We have got two films hitting shelves soon that many of you may not have seen in theaters due to the fact they were limited releases. Both films will be offered in Blu-ray and DVD formats. Solitary Man, starring Michael Douglas will be hitting shelves September 7, 2010 while Just Wright, will be hitting shelves on September 14, 2010, which stars Queen Latifah and Common.
Solitary Man
The critically acclaimed Solitary Man, a perceptive and candid portrait of a man whose winning ability to draw people in might also cause him to lose everything and everyone he cares about, comes to Blu-ray and DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment on September 7, 2010. Starring Academy Award winner Michael Douglas, and from the makers of Rounders and the Academy Award nominated The Illusionist, Solitary Man will be available for an Srp of $39.99 for the Blu-ray and $29.98 for the DVD.
A critical favorite during its theatrical run, Solitary Man...
Solitary Man
The critically acclaimed Solitary Man, a perceptive and candid portrait of a man whose winning ability to draw people in might also cause him to lose everything and everyone he cares about, comes to Blu-ray and DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment on September 7, 2010. Starring Academy Award winner Michael Douglas, and from the makers of Rounders and the Academy Award nominated The Illusionist, Solitary Man will be available for an Srp of $39.99 for the Blu-ray and $29.98 for the DVD.
A critical favorite during its theatrical run, Solitary Man...
- 6/29/2010
- by Kevin Coll
- FusedFilm
It was 1984 and Michael Jordan had been selected by the Bulls for the NBA Draft. Common (born Lonnie Rashied Lynn, Jr.) was twelve years old and had been chosen to be a ball boy for the Chicago Bulls. Growing up on the south side of Chicago, he dreamed of playing for the Bulls and a NBA career from as early as the age of eight. An injury to the cornea of his eye benched him. He turned to music.
The reception of Common’s debut album Can I Borrow a Dollar? was overshadowed by the huge success of his second outing, Resurrection, featuring the hit "I Used to Love H.E.R." His eighth album, Universal Mind Control, hit shelves back in 2008. His next album, The Believer, is expected later this year.
Even while his stature in the world of hip-hop grew, Common turned his attention to the silver screen,...
The reception of Common’s debut album Can I Borrow a Dollar? was overshadowed by the huge success of his second outing, Resurrection, featuring the hit "I Used to Love H.E.R." His eighth album, Universal Mind Control, hit shelves back in 2008. His next album, The Believer, is expected later this year.
Even while his stature in the world of hip-hop grew, Common turned his attention to the silver screen,...
- 5/28/2010
- CinemaSpy
Chicago – In our latest romantic sports comedy edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 25 admit-two run-of-engagement movie passes up for grabs to the new film “Just Wright” with Queen Latifah and Common! The film opened on May 14, 2010. These passes are valid at participating Chicago movie theaters during the film’s run.
The film also stars Paula Patton, James Pickens Jr., Phylicia Rashad, Pam Grier, Laz Alonso, Mehcad Brooks, Michael Landes, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Rashard Lewis, Bobby Simmons Jr., Jalen Rose and Rajon Rondo from director Sanaa Hamri and writer Michael Elliot.
To win your free “Just Wright” movie pass, all you need to do is answer our question in this Web-based submission form. That’s it! Directions to enter this HollywoodChicago.com Hookup and immediately win can be found beneath the graphic below.
The movie poster for “Just Wright” with Queen Latifah and Common.
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The film also stars Paula Patton, James Pickens Jr., Phylicia Rashad, Pam Grier, Laz Alonso, Mehcad Brooks, Michael Landes, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Rashard Lewis, Bobby Simmons Jr., Jalen Rose and Rajon Rondo from director Sanaa Hamri and writer Michael Elliot.
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- 5/25/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Just Wright is a rarity: An awful movie that I really, really don't want to pan. It'd be like booing a junior-high production of Oklahoma. Just Wright is hopped up on so much earnestness that my critical faculties have been neutralized. If someone slaved over a stove to make you soufflé, you don't tell them that you hate soufflé and throw it back in their face. You pretend to eat it with a smile on your face while feeding it to the dog under the table. That's how I feel about Just Wright.. Only an achingly thin-skinned person could've written this movie (Michael Eliot), and I don't want to hurt his feelings.
Queen Latifah stars as Leslie Wright, a physical therapist who is perpetually stuck in the friend zone. She's a "homegirl." Guys like to hang out with her, they just don't want to bone her. Meanwhile, her gorgeous but shallow God-sister and roommate,...
Queen Latifah stars as Leslie Wright, a physical therapist who is perpetually stuck in the friend zone. She's a "homegirl." Guys like to hang out with her, they just don't want to bone her. Meanwhile, her gorgeous but shallow God-sister and roommate,...
- 5/20/2010
- by Dustin Rowles
By Susan Granger - Quite simply: Queen Latifah's talents are wasted in this bland Cinderella-story set against a professional sports backdrop.
Newark, New Jersey-bred Leslie Wright (Latifah) is a hard-working physical therapist at a New York hospital on Roosevelt Island and die-hard basketball fan who just can't seem to find her Mr. Right. That is - until suave NBA All-Star Scott McKnight (rap star Common from "Date Night," "Terminator Salvation"), star of the (fictional) New Jersey Nets comes along. Although he's involved with Leslie's gorgeous, gold-digging god-sister, Morgan (Paula Patton from "Precious"), he winds up in her capable hands - literally - when a severe knee injury threatens to knock him out of the playoffs. Problem is: Leslie's a self-described "perfect homegirl," which means that, while she's a girl and a friend, she's not a girl-friend.
Newark, New Jersey-bred Leslie Wright (Latifah) is a hard-working physical therapist at a New York hospital on Roosevelt Island and die-hard basketball fan who just can't seem to find her Mr. Right. That is - until suave NBA All-Star Scott McKnight (rap star Common from "Date Night," "Terminator Salvation"), star of the (fictional) New Jersey Nets comes along. Although he's involved with Leslie's gorgeous, gold-digging god-sister, Morgan (Paula Patton from "Precious"), he winds up in her capable hands - literally - when a severe knee injury threatens to knock him out of the playoffs. Problem is: Leslie's a self-described "perfect homegirl," which means that, while she's a girl and a friend, she's not a girl-friend.
- 5/17/2010
- Arizona Reporter
Chicago – Queen Latifah and the rapper Common put an interesting and necessary twist on the romantic comedy genre, but still cannot help but fall back on the recurring rom-com clichés that eventually undermines the new film “Just Wright.”
Rating: 3.0/5.0
Common is NBA superstar Scott McKnight, guiding the New Jersey Nets towards the playoffs. Queen Latifah is Leslie Wright (as in “Just…), a physical therapist and rabid Nets who just happens to “meet cute” Scott at a gas station after a game. This leads to an invitation to his birthday party – happens all the time – and Leslie brings her best friend Morgan (Paula Patton) to the celebration.
Morgan has made it her quest to marry an NBA player. She sees her opportunity in McKnight at his party and makes her move, leaving Leslie in the lurch. Scott and Morgan’s relationship blossoms, all the way to engagement, but a wrench is...
Rating: 3.0/5.0
Common is NBA superstar Scott McKnight, guiding the New Jersey Nets towards the playoffs. Queen Latifah is Leslie Wright (as in “Just…), a physical therapist and rabid Nets who just happens to “meet cute” Scott at a gas station after a game. This leads to an invitation to his birthday party – happens all the time – and Leslie brings her best friend Morgan (Paula Patton) to the celebration.
Morgan has made it her quest to marry an NBA player. She sees her opportunity in McKnight at his party and makes her move, leaving Leslie in the lurch. Scott and Morgan’s relationship blossoms, all the way to engagement, but a wrench is...
- 5/16/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The big news here though is that Queen Latifah, under the tutelage of director Sanaa Hanri, here assays her first major super-romantic lead role. She plays Leslie Wright, a primo New Jersey Net fan and ace physical therapist whose unreasonably gorgeous best friend Morgan Alexander (Paula Patton), steals away Nets superstar guard Scott McKnight (played by rapper Common, the artist once known as “Common Sense“), and then dumps him before the wedding after he tears up his knee.
- 5/14/2010
- Movie City News
In "Just Wright," Queen Latifah plays Leslie Wright, a physical therapist who shares a love of basketball with her friend Morgan (Paula Patton). Morgan, however, is more focused on the players than the game, so when both ladies attend a birthday for NBA star Scott McKnight (Common), guess which one flaunts herself to land the famous b-baller? And after McKnight is injured, guess which one nurses him back to health?...
- 5/14/2010
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Total rating for "Just Wright" - 2 out of 5 stars. This movie isn’t too hard. It isn’t too soft. But something about Just Wright isn’t right either. The drama is never intense enough to have you concerned about the characters. It’s never funny enough to be considered a romantic comedy. Queen Latifah plays Leslie Wright, a physical therapist who’s working on fixing up her house. She takes in her knockout godsister (Paula Patton), who doesn’t have a job but has a goal: marry a pro basketball player. Leslie likes basketball too, but she’s a fan of the game, not the bling. They go to a Nets game, befriend star player Scott McKnight (Common) and get invited to his birthday party. One gets involved with Scott. Guess which one? The other one is the woman it’s obvious he should be with. Guess which one?...
- 5/14/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Just Wright
Directed by: Sanaa Hamri
Cast: Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton
Running Time: 1 hr 41 mins
Rating: PG
Release Date: May 14, 2010
Plot: A physical therapist named Leslie (Latifah) just can’t find the right man. When Leslie’s god-sister’s boyfriend (Common) gets injured, she tries to nurse him back onto the court and ends up falling for him.
Who’S It For? Women who have felt like they are on the sidelines while every other girl gets picked to dance. As for fans of Common’s music, they might not want to see this side of him.
Expectations: I love basketball, so while a Queen Latifah romance didn’t get me excited, I was curious to see how they would portray an NBA superstar who gets injured and needs a comeback.
Scorecard (0-10)
Actors:
Queen Latifah as Leslie Wright: Leslie just can’t find a man. She’s looking,...
Directed by: Sanaa Hamri
Cast: Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton
Running Time: 1 hr 41 mins
Rating: PG
Release Date: May 14, 2010
Plot: A physical therapist named Leslie (Latifah) just can’t find the right man. When Leslie’s god-sister’s boyfriend (Common) gets injured, she tries to nurse him back onto the court and ends up falling for him.
Who’S It For? Women who have felt like they are on the sidelines while every other girl gets picked to dance. As for fans of Common’s music, they might not want to see this side of him.
Expectations: I love basketball, so while a Queen Latifah romance didn’t get me excited, I was curious to see how they would portray an NBA superstar who gets injured and needs a comeback.
Scorecard (0-10)
Actors:
Queen Latifah as Leslie Wright: Leslie just can’t find a man. She’s looking,...
- 5/14/2010
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
The New Jersey Nets finished the 2009-2010 NBA season with a record of 12 wins and 70 losses, good enough -- well, bad enough -- to rank them amongst the worst teams in league history. The New Jersey Nets of the new film "Just Wright," on the other hand, are playoff contenders, thanks to the play of their star point guard Scott McKnight (Common). In other words, "Just Wright" is a ludicrous fiction, which puts it squarely in the dubious tradition of films set in and around the National Basketball Association. Movies about the NBA are, at best, wildly unfaithful to the realities of the pro game and, at worst, strange concoctions of mediocre hoops and outlandish and sometimes downright bizarre storylines. While we patiently wait for someone to make the "Slap Shot" of pro basketball -- or at least release the long-unavailable "The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh" on DVD -- let's...
- 5/14/2010
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures
Besides the blatant lie portraying the New Jersey Nets playing in front of a sell-out crowd, Just Wright ends up being a nice little movie. What is billed as yet another romantic comedy, the 111 minute feature was relatively easy to get through. There were times it did feel tedious. Much like some aspects of physical therapy one must go through to reach the end result. Hopefully, all the hard-work and trivial tasks payoff.
Scott McKnight (Common) is one of the top players in the NBA. He's in a contract year with the New Jersey Nets and if he continues to play well, he hopes the team will re-sign him for the long-term. Then a freak injury occurs at the All-Star game of all places. McKnight's playing days are a huge question mark with the organization and the media. Right before the injury he jumped into...
Besides the blatant lie portraying the New Jersey Nets playing in front of a sell-out crowd, Just Wright ends up being a nice little movie. What is billed as yet another romantic comedy, the 111 minute feature was relatively easy to get through. There were times it did feel tedious. Much like some aspects of physical therapy one must go through to reach the end result. Hopefully, all the hard-work and trivial tasks payoff.
Scott McKnight (Common) is one of the top players in the NBA. He's in a contract year with the New Jersey Nets and if he continues to play well, he hopes the team will re-sign him for the long-term. Then a freak injury occurs at the All-Star game of all places. McKnight's playing days are a huge question mark with the organization and the media. Right before the injury he jumped into...
- 5/14/2010
- Tampa Film Examiner
It's only fitting that Queen Latifah's namesake chess piece is the one that can move in any direction. There's hardly a title this Queen doesn't own: rapper, actor, producer, and the author of two books, including the just-released "Put on Your Crown," a tome on self-esteem that falls somewhere between biography and self-help book. Born Dana Owens, Latifah was a teenager when she won raves for her 1989 debut album "All Hail the Queen," in which she announced her arrival with, "A woman can bear you, break you, take you/Now it's time to rhyme, can you relate to/A sister dope enough to make you holler and scream."Latifah soon transitioned into acting with a turn in Spike Lee's 1992 film "Jungle Fever." Eager to see a wider range of women represented on television, she co-created and starred in the comedy "Living Single," which ran for five seasons on Fox.
- 5/12/2010
- backstage.com
Queen Latifah is appealing as a romantic lead, offering an alternative image of what kind of girl can get the guy. Unfortunately, in her first straight romance, the feisty side of her personality has been benched in favor of likeability.
Latifah certainly is likable as Leslie Wright, a physical therapist who owns her own fixer-upper and drives a beat-up vintage Mustang. Everybody likes Leslie, including the blind date she meets early in the film. But after enjoying a lovely evening together, he suggests he’s less interested in dating her than hanging out. It’s a line she’s heard before and, at 35, she’s pretty much resigned she may never find “the one.”
Meanwhile, her gorgeous godsister Morgan (Paula Patton) crashes at Leslie’s while hatching plans to snag an NBA star for a husband. She gets her shot when Leslie runs into Nets guard Scott McKnight (Common) at...
Latifah certainly is likable as Leslie Wright, a physical therapist who owns her own fixer-upper and drives a beat-up vintage Mustang. Everybody likes Leslie, including the blind date she meets early in the film. But after enjoying a lovely evening together, he suggests he’s less interested in dating her than hanging out. It’s a line she’s heard before and, at 35, she’s pretty much resigned she may never find “the one.”
Meanwhile, her gorgeous godsister Morgan (Paula Patton) crashes at Leslie’s while hatching plans to snag an NBA star for a husband. She gets her shot when Leslie runs into Nets guard Scott McKnight (Common) at...
- 5/11/2010
- Moving Pictures Magazine
Win tickets to see Fox Searchlight Pictures' "Just Wright" starring Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton, Phylicia Rashad, Pam Grier and James Pickens, Jr. This contest is First-come-first-served so snag your passes quickly! See below. The film opens May 14th via Fox Searchlight Pictures. "Just Wright" stars Queen Latifah (Bringing Down The House, Valentine's Day) as Leslie Wright, a straight-shooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with NBA All-Star Scott McKnight (Common – Date Night). All is going well until Leslie finds herself falling for Scott, forcing her to choose between the gig of a lifetime and the tug-of-war inside her heart. Oblivious to her romantic overtures, McKnight is instead drawn to the affections of Leslie’s gorgeous childhood friend Morgan (Paula Patton - Precious), who has her sights set on being an NBA trophy wife. Is Leslie destined to play the role of “best friend”...
- 5/7/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Win tickets to see Fox Searchlight Pictures' "Just Wright" starring Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton, Phylicia Rashad, Pam Grier and James Pickens, Jr. The promotional screening will take place on Tuesday, May 13th at 7:30pm at the following locations: •Nashville, Tennessee •Knoxville, Tennessee •Raleigh, North Carolina •Charlotte, North Carolina •Columbia, South Carolina •Birgmingham, Alabama "Just Wright" stars Queen Latifah (Bringing Down The House, Valentine's Day) as Leslie Wright, a straight-shooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with NBA All-Star Scott McKnight (Common – Date Night). All is going well until Leslie finds herself falling for Scott, forcing her to choose between the gig of a lifetime and the tug-of-war inside her heart. Oblivious to her romantic overtures, McKnight is instead drawn to the affections of Leslie’s gorgeous childhood friend Morgan (Paula Patton - Precious), who has her sights set on being an NBA trophy wife.
- 5/4/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
'I always had a vision of me being a leading man,' Mc says of his acting aspirations.
By Jayson Rodriguez
Common
Photo: MTV News
Common made strides in the music industry to go from prodigious Mc to Grammy-winning star and now the Chicago native is hoping to make a similar breakthrough as an actor in "Just Wright," the romantic comedy produced by Queen Latifah. The role finds Common serving as a leading man, a first for him in his brief time as a thespian.
According to Common, he immediately realized the difference between being a marquee player versus the supporting roles he usually helmed, which allowed him enough down time drop albums in consecutive years, 2007's Finding Forever and 2008's Universal Mind Control.
"When you're in a leading role you're pretty much working every day; every day you gotta be on your game," he told MTV News. "So there's pressures,...
By Jayson Rodriguez
Common
Photo: MTV News
Common made strides in the music industry to go from prodigious Mc to Grammy-winning star and now the Chicago native is hoping to make a similar breakthrough as an actor in "Just Wright," the romantic comedy produced by Queen Latifah. The role finds Common serving as a leading man, a first for him in his brief time as a thespian.
According to Common, he immediately realized the difference between being a marquee player versus the supporting roles he usually helmed, which allowed him enough down time drop albums in consecutive years, 2007's Finding Forever and 2008's Universal Mind Control.
"When you're in a leading role you're pretty much working every day; every day you gotta be on your game," he told MTV News. "So there's pressures,...
- 5/4/2010
- MTV Movie News
Chicago – Rapper and lead star Common wasn’t the only one to walk the red carpet for his film “Just Wright.” Bobby Simmons, a real New Jersey Net who appeared in the film, Phoenix Phenom, songwriter and members of the Chicago Bears were also in the house.
“Da Bears” included “Mama’s Boy” Otis Wilson, member of the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Bears, current team running backs Matt Forte and Garrett Wolfe, defensive tackles Israel Indonije and Jerron Gilbert, plus wide receiver Earl Bennett.
HollywoodChicago.com interviewed Phenom, Simmons and the Chicago Bears, which appears below the sideshow. Photography is from Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto.
Click “Next” and “Previous to scan through the slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below.
JustWrightCarpet1: Songwriter Phoenix Phenom
JustWrightCarpet2: Bobby Simmons of the New Jersey Nets JustWrightCarpet3: Otis Wilson of the 1985 Chicago Bears JustWrightCarpet4: Matt Forte,...
“Da Bears” included “Mama’s Boy” Otis Wilson, member of the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Bears, current team running backs Matt Forte and Garrett Wolfe, defensive tackles Israel Indonije and Jerron Gilbert, plus wide receiver Earl Bennett.
HollywoodChicago.com interviewed Phenom, Simmons and the Chicago Bears, which appears below the sideshow. Photography is from Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto.
Click “Next” and “Previous to scan through the slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below.
JustWrightCarpet1: Songwriter Phoenix Phenom
JustWrightCarpet2: Bobby Simmons of the New Jersey Nets JustWrightCarpet3: Otis Wilson of the 1985 Chicago Bears JustWrightCarpet4: Matt Forte,...
- 5/3/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Check out new images from Sanaa Hamri's "Just Wright" starring Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton, Phylicia Rashad, Pam Grier and James Pickens, Jr. The Michael Elliot-scripted film is produced by Debra Martin Chase, Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere. In "Just Wright" Queen Latifah is Leslie Wright, a straight-shooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with NBA All-Star Scott McKnight (Common – "Date Night"). All is going well until Leslie finds herself falling for Scott, forcing her to choose between the gig of a lifetime and the tug-of-war inside her heart. Oblivious to her romantic overtures, McKnight is instead drawn to the affections of Leslie’s gorgeous childhood friend Morgan (Paula Patton -"Precious"), 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...
- 4/23/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
See the first trailer as well as the first poster for Fox Searchlight Pictures' romantic comedy "Just Wright," starring Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton, Phylicia Rashad, Pam Grier and James Pickens, Jr. Michael Elliot wrote the screenplay. The film is produced by Debra Martin Chase, Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere. The comedy/romance is helmed by Saana Hamri and opens on May 14th (Showtimes & Tickets). This actually looks like it's worth a visit. Leslie Wright, a straight-shooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with NBA All-Star Scott McKnight (Common – Date Night). All is going well until Leslie finds herself falling for Scott, forcing her to choose between the gig of a lifetime and the tug-of-war inside her heart. Oblivious to her romantic overtures, McKnight is instead drawn to the affections of Leslie’s gorgeous childhood friend Morgan (Paula Patton - Precious), who has her sights...
- 3/12/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
If you're like every other 25-year-old such as myself, Queen Latifah has been a part of your life in some way since you were about six. Starting out her career rapping about unity and slowly making her mark on Hollywood, Queen Latifah has earned that title over the years and her charm is keeping her going strong in 2010. In Just Wright, Latifah plays Leslie Wright (clever title, eh?) and gets herself into a love triangle with her best friend's man, injured NBA star Scott McKnight (Common), as she nurses him back to health. It's hard to put a finger on why, but as a dude who doesn't normally find these sort of films appealing, Just Wright looks surprisingly bearable. Maybe it's just my unconditional liking of Queen Latifah that's doing it. Check out the trailer below or in glorious HD over at Yahoo! Movies.
- 3/10/2010
- cinemablend.com
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