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- A by-the-books romantic comedy, so much of Just Wright feels bland and cliche. The pacing is really off, and the direction is uninspired. However, the chemistry between Common and Queen Latifa is infectious and charming, even if the script doesn't use these actors full potential.
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The plot involves Leslie Wright and Morgan as obsessed fans of the New Jersey Nets: Leslie because she loves basketball, and Morgan because she wants to be a player wife. After Leslie has a Meet Cute with the handsome Nets star Scott McKnight at a gas station, she gets invited to his birthday party, and of course takes Morgan along.
Leslie Wright (Queen Latifah) is a straight-shooting physical therapist tired of being a guy's girl. She and her God-sister, Morgan, are living together and Morgan wants to be an NBA trophy wife. After a Nets basketball game, Leslie helps star player, Scott McKnight (Common) at the gas station.
Parents need to know that this romantic comedy contains little that's potentially worrisome to parents, except perhaps a storyline that explores how some women set their sights on becoming involved with pro athletes and set themselves up for a life of comfort. The subject's played for laughs, but it's elevated and… Videos and Photos. Just Wright.
- Common
- Sanaa Hamri
- Fox Searchlight
JUST WRIGHT is the story of Leslie Wright (played by Queen Latifah), a physical therapist and rabid basketball fan who gets her dream job when she is hired to rehab her favorite NBA player, Scott McKnight (played by Common), the star point guard of the New Jersey Nets.
- Sanaa Hamri
- Queen Latifah
May 14, 2010 · Watchlist. TRAILER. Watchlist. Robin Hood. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Physical therapist Leslie Wright (Queen Latifah) lands the dream job of working with basketball superstar Scott McKnight...
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- Sanaa Hamri
- PG
- Queen Latifah
Some people may think Just Wright is another one of those movies that mixes predictable romantic-comedies with sport and while they might be right, the movie is much more than that. With charming performances and a good story along with it, this beats quite a few movies in its genre.
May 13, 2010 · 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?
