Just wright 2010 physical therapist leslie wright queen latifah lands the dream job of working with basketball superstar scott mcknight common. The duo also appeared in a handful of movie and tv shows like just wright and valentines day, and in 2016 they were inducted into the nab broadcasting hall of fame, alongside the likes of larry king and steve harvey. Paula patton, queen latifah and common in just wright. Just wright is more interesting as a love story than a sports movie, so the big game feels more obligatory than usual, as does the big emotional payoff. May 28, 2010 and i remember feeling the same way as i watched the movie, just wright, starring queen latifah, common, and paula patton. Just wright is about leslie wright, a physical therapist who is also a massive basketball fan and so, when she gets the opportunity to become scott mcknights physical therapist, she is over the moon. Just wright 2010 leslie wright queen latifah is a straightshooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with nba allstar scott mcknight. All 17 songs from the just wright soundtrack are alright by.
Just wright naacp members voting for the 2011 image. She clearly put every ounce of effort she had in this movie, and it shows. Michael elliot is a writer and producer, known for just wright 2010, brown sugar 2002 and like mike 2002. The latest romantic comedy from fox searchlight is set in the world of the nba and stars oscar nominee dana owens and grammywinning lonnie rashied lynn, jr. Queen latifah shows us everything shes got in just wright, a charming romantic comedy about finding true love right in front of you. Just wright falls into the latter category, constructing its plot on triedandtrue romance tropes and sapping any suspense by essentially giving away the outcome in the title. If youre dragging around feeling low about yourself, you want to know her secret. May 14, 2010 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing just wright near you. Just wright movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. In 2006 he wrote and produced the video like mike 2.
Paula patton costars in a romantic comedy penned by michael elliot and directed by sanaa hamri. Just wright, starring queen latifah as a physical therapist who helps an nba star rehabilitate a bum knee, isnt a romantic comedy. One reason people like queen latifah is that she likes herself. I initially saw it due to a promotional code that i took advantage of which allowed me to watch it on demand. Just wright mark ellis basketball coordinator by entertainmenthotline.
Just wright 2010 cast and crew physical therapist leslie wright queen latifah lands the dream job of working with basketball superstar scott mcknight common. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. Rent just wright 2010 starring queen latifah and common on dvd and bluray. Everything you need to know about just wright movie 2010. She is healthy, fit, carries herself with confidence, and looks terrific in just wright in the kind of clothing a physical therapist might feel comfortable wearing. All is going well until leslie finds herself falling for scott.
As time goes on, the player begins falling in love with. Street ball and in 2007 he wrote and produced the tv movie wifey. All 17 songs from the just wright soundtrack are alright. Physical therapist leslie wright queen latifah lands the dream job of working with basketball superstar scott mcknight common. All of this predictability and retreading of the same old formula just makes for one long, stretchedout film that leaves the. Just wright stars queen latifah bringing down the house, valentines day as leslie wright, a straightshooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with nba allstar scott mcknight common date night. Februarie 2011 naacp members voting for the 2011 image awards closes this sunday, feb. Brown sugar, like mike, just wright refers to leslie wright latifah, a physical therapist and diehard hoops fan who just cant seem to find her mr. Queen latifah and common deliver slamdunk entertainment in this charming story of hoops, hope, and the game of love.
The film was directed by a woman, doesnt talk down to the audience, and features a fullfigured africanamerican. So i am really digging on the music from just wright, but they did not release a soundtrack album to the movie. All is going well until leslie finds herself falling for scott, forcing her to choose between the gig and the tugofwar inside her heart. If you like just wright you might like similar movies our family wedding, something new, the sisterhood of the traveling pants 2, country strong, honey 2. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The story follows janice wright, a physical therapist queen latifah who is hired by an nba basketball player to help him rehab from an injury. Watch just wright online stream full movie directv. Jennifer aniston, who looks perfectly great, makes me worry about her about her selfimage when. The one you cant live without and common on the fast break gag reel. There is something to be said for letting the character who would normally be the best friend in one of these movies take. Naacp members voting for the 2011 image awards closes this sunday, feb. So is this a case of a good film being unfairly overlooked, or was is destined to struggle at the box office. Starring queen latifah and common, the film tells the story of a physical. Lesliequeen latifah will go on loving scottcommon, even when his career is over, unlike morganpaula patton, who drops the star athlete when he suffers that potentially careerending injury.
Elliot wrote the 2010 film just wright and the 2014 tv movie aaliyah. Just wright stars queen latifah bringing down the house. Also starring paula patton, phylicia rashad, and pam grier. Marcus and mike are forced to confront new threats, career changes, and midlife crises as they join the newly created elite team ammo of the miami police department to take down the ruthless armando armas, the vicious leader of a miami drug cartel. Yet, unlike her golddigger godsister, morgan alexander paula patton, whos unemployed, living in her house and trying to figure out how to land a pro basketball player as her future husband, leslie is content just. All is going well until leslie finds herself falling for scott, forcing her to choose between the gig of a lifetime and the tugofwar inside her heart. One of her best roles, it earned her a golden globe award, making her the first actress to win it for a web television series. Paula patton, queen latifah and pam grier in just wright. Developed expressly for latifah and her flavor unit entertainment by screenwriter michael elliot brown sugar, like mike, just wright refers to leslie wright latifah, a physical therapist. Just wright on dvd september 14, 2010 starring queen latifah, paula patton, common, michael landes.
It is time you ended your search for just wright full movie and download it now. Sep 16, 2010 just wright 2 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars. The most recent home video release of just wright movie is september 14, 2010. It is interesting to see that some women would go after a basketball player as a husband just to be a trophy wife which.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing just wright near you. May 14, 2010 there is something to be said for a movie like just wright, where the protagonist is decent and noble and eventually has good things happen to her simply because she deserves them. Although good in many areas, just wright is almost a bland movie. Michael elliot discusses new film just wright 2 of 4 youtube. Dont forget to vote for just wright, queen latifah, common and mike. Starring queen latifah and common, the film tells the story of a physical therapist who falls in love with a professional basketball player. Just wright does start to get a bit better in the second half when the messy and serious plot setting is done and latifahs sheer workrate starts to win the viewer over, but she cannot do it alone and indeed she doesnt. Rent just wright 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Oct 28, 2011 just wright movie clip watch all clips click to subscribe scott common returns to the basketball court and has some words. Jessie wright may love basketball players, but drummers need love too.
The story of the perfect girl who cant seem to find love but makes perfect friends for the opposite sex. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. Director sanaa hamri, common and queen latifah on the set of just wright. And the parents also make strong supporting characters. Here are some details just wright releases to home video on september 24, 2010. Leslie not only whips scott into shape, she helps take his game to the next level and all is going well. Then her career leads her to the arms of a man who finally sees that she is just wright for him. Just wright common interview by entertainmenthotline. When common kissed queen latifah, i felt as if i was once again a pimply pubescent girl giggling senselessly with one hand. All is going well until leslie finds herself falling for scott, forcing her to choose btw the gig and the tugofwar inside her heart. May 14, 2010 so i am really digging on the music from just wright, but they did not release a soundtrack album to the movie.
Developed expressly for latifah and her flavor unit entertainment by screenwriter michael elliot brown sugar, like mike, just wright refers to leslie wright latifah, a physical therapist and diehard hoops fan who just cant seem to find her mr. Robin wright is an american actress and director best recognized as claire underwood in the netflix political drama webseries house of cards 20present. Congrats to michael elliot on his naacp image award win for best screenplay for just wright. Read the just wright plot and find out who is in the cast and crew at.
Song next time just right version explicit artist common. Just wright leslie wright is a straightshooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with nba allstar scott mcknight. Just wright 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Just wright debra martin chase by entertainmenthotline. The pro players are actually nice to each other and even greet the opposing team players after a game, and morgan gracefully does the right thing near the end of the film. All goes well until leslie finds that she is falling in love with him. Scott, however, is oblivious to leslies romantic overtures and focuses his attention on morgan paula patton, leslies gorgeous friend, who would love to be the basketball players trophy wife. Watch the full length movie of just wright online or on the fios mobile app. Just wright soundtrack music complete song list tunefind. Tell me more mia mask has a weak spot for black romantic comedies especially when they create a. Download full movie just wright free download online movs.
Honestly, i felt not quite right watching queen latifah and common makeout on the silver screen. May 14, 2010 the movie is also refreshingly absent of stereotypical jocks and antagonists. You can also transfer just wright movie to your ipod, zune or psp. Just wright behind the scenes of the movie by entertainmenthotline.
Although its replete with solid supporting players and even stronger goodwill, just wright buckles under the burden of its pure intentions. Michael elliot discusses new film just wright 2 of 4. Just wright is a 2010 american romantic comedy film directed by sanaa hamri. May 14, 2010 in the tradition of what lies beneath, maid in manhattan and shanghai knights, the homonym movie title genre gets another entry in may 2010 with the release of just wright. The singledisc dvd offers the following bonus extras. The story follows janice wright, a physical therapist queen latifah who is hired by an nba basketball player to help him rehab from an inj.
Just wright is an easy enough way to pass an afternoon, and it is refreshing to see a plussized woman on screen that isnt, for one second, fretting about her weight. You can read it on the ft here, but im also copying and pasting it below for the male protagonist in a sports film, the female of the species and a romance subplot either breaks or makes athletic. Just wright s plot follows the usual romcom formula, but its still a rarity. Not to worry, you can find all 17 songs from the movie here. Just log on to your verizon account and watch the latest shows online. She can play grim, as in bringing out the dead, but she has a natural sunniness that makes me, at least, feel good. Download full movie just wright free download online.
Find all 35 songs in just wright soundtrack, with scene descriptions. I dont know why the studio did not release an album for the movie there are some really good. Leslie wright latifah is a straightshooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with injured nba star scott mcknight common. And she is a real woman, not a skinny woman with too many sharp angles. It captures all the amazing moments from that special day. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. I dont know why the studio did not release an album for the movie there are some really good songs in the film and i have a feeling a good number of people will be looking for them. Just wright 2010 full movie watch in hd online for free. I watched it twice during my 24 hour rental period and just loved the way it played out. Wellintentioned but formulaic, just wright has winning leads but cant. Leslie wright queen latifah is a physical therapist and lifelong jersey girl who loves her work and the nbas new jersey nets. Its a nice romantic triangle, but cant quite make up its mind about morgan.
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