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If you've ever doubted that Queen Latifah is a movie star, watch Just Wright. It's not that Just Wright is a great movie--it isn't. It's a perfectly capable romantic comedy with some lovely touches and some typical clichés. The plot--physical therapist Leslie Wright (Latifah) becomes the personal therapist to basketball star Scott McKnight (rapper Common) after a devastating injury, and gradually, love blossoms--isn't really the point. What makes the movie work are little moments of pain and pleasure, such as the flicker of betrayal when Leslie watches her mother give a pair of heirloom earrings to Leslie's prettier childhood pal, Morgan (Paula Patton, Precious), or the hesitation, followed by a leap, when Leslie and Scott have their first kiss. Director Sanaa Hamri, who also made the unjustly ignored interracial romance Something New, has an excellent eye for the details of how people interact; she never forgets that people rarely know what they're going to do until they actually do it, so her movies are in a constant state of discovery. She draws a new vulnerability out of Queen Latifah, who usually coasts on a sassy, breezy confidence. Just Wright is about a woman who's quietly endured a thousand indignities and tries not to let her unhappiness show--which is what makes it so engaging. This sort of performance doesn't win awards, but it makes this sort of movie an unexpected pleasure. --Bret Fetzer
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Leslie Wright (Queen Latifah) is a straight-shooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with NBA All-Star Scott McKnight (Common). Love blossoms between the two but Leslie's childhood friend Morgan, who has her sights set on being an NBA trophy wife, begins to win the affections of McKnight raising the question - 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?
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Penzz
Format:DVD
Synopsis:
This is a romantic feel good movie about a young physiotherapist (Queen Latifah)who's been out of luck on the dating scene. One evening she meets a pro basketball player who invites her to a party. On the night of the party ,before she can get a word in, her trendier more fabulous cousin dives in and lands the basketball player for herself.
The movie then shows the cousin's relationship with the basketball player, which later turns sour. After their break up the man seems to then take a liking to Q.Latifah who's been a good friend to him all along. But as with all rom coms, they face problems and their relationship goes pear shaped. The ending is touching yet satistfying.
General Thoughts:
The movie is fun and I thoroughly enjoyed it becuase it is a great African American movie which portrays middle class working black people in a good neighbourhood without the usual "hustling, violence, gang and drugs cliche" often prevalent in many Afican American movies.
This is a romantic feel good movie about a young physiotherapist (Queen Latifah)who's been out of luck on the dating scene. One evening she meets a pro basketball player who invites her to a party. On the night of the party ,before she can get a word in, her trendier more fabulous cousin dives in and lands the basketball player for herself.
The movie then shows the cousin's relationship with the basketball player, which later turns sour. After their break up the man seems to then take a liking to Q.Latifah who's been a good friend to him all along. But as with all rom coms, they face problems and their relationship goes pear shaped. The ending is touching yet satistfying.
General Thoughts:
The movie is fun and I thoroughly enjoyed it becuase it is a great African American movie which portrays middle class working black people in a good neighbourhood without the usual "hustling, violence, gang and drugs cliche" often prevalent in many Afican American movies.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie was awesome! Queen Latifah is always funny, regardless of what film she's in & common provided a great male lead. I really enjoyed the basketball theme as well as the rom/com part. STRONGLY RECOMMEND if you enjoy sports films with 'a bit more to them' or even just romantic comedy without the basketball. WORTH WATCHING!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By mel
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Queen L is such a cheerful and pleasant actress that she natutally makes a mediocre story shine. This film was no exception. It was simple story line and very predictable but very easy and relaxing to watch especially after a hard week. Queen L being a normal size woman made her character easy to identify with. WOuld highly recommend.
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ENTERTAINING
for once the big girl got the guy, and it makes a changes. Gives you insight you may well have experienced in life with double crossing siblings or relatives etc. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Edith N'zoghe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Romantic comedy
The film promptly and was great value for money. I love the film and have enjoyed watching several times already
Published 1 month ago by Chrissy
3.0 out of 5 stars
predictable light hearted comedy
Very predictable light hearted comedy act, which labours along. The jokes are few and far between and the only thing bouncy in it is the ball.
Published 1 month ago by john from leicester
5.0 out of 5 stars
THUMBS UP all the way!
I received my Just Wright DVD in the mail last week. And the quality is absolutely wonderful! Just Wright is definitely one of my all-time favorite rom-coms. Read more
Published 2 months ago by stacey003s
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice little Love Story
Love Queen Latifah, but just because I love her, doesn't mean I'm biased. If something is not good or disappointing for me thats what it is... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J Crawford
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's the classic boy meets girl
Knew half way through the film how it was going to end, love Queen L in this but the story had no surprises
Published 3 months ago by Shanel Hay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just Wright (DVD) review
DVD came as ordered and on time. Packaging was not broken and it was as advertised on the website. Lived up to expectations.
Published 3 months ago by Serophena Morgan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Romantic, funny, captivating....
I came across this film by chance while switching channels one afternoon at Christmas time. It had already started and I missed the first half but decided to watch it to the end... Read more
Published 4 months ago by forever dreaming
5.0 out of 5 stars
i love it
fun, loving, comedy what more can you ask for
its a beautifull story, i really enjoyed watching
i would recommend to everyone who is looking for fun, romatic, lovely... Read more
its a beautifull story, i really enjoyed watching
i would recommend to everyone who is looking for fun, romatic, lovely... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tockson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Romcomtastic
Romantic comedy with sufficient twists and turns to keep you interested. Good over comes evil, that's karma baby! Recommend it.
Published 5 months ago by LaineScorp
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