Romances are tough because the genre can be very predictable. But if you follow the right recipe and have the right characters then it falls into place and it can be very entertaining. Just Wright is exactly that...simply entertaining. It doesn't have any stand out moments or performances but everything works and just keeps you interested beginning to end. Its the perfect date movie, has something for guys and gals, part sports, part romance, all fun.
Queen Latifah is just legendary for being so completely lovable that it doesn't take much for everyone to fall in love with her character. She is good as sports therapist Leslie Wright. Her character might seem typical but she adds her own chemistry to it making it more than typical. Common really surprises as basketball superstar Scott McKnight. He actually is really great in the role and shows a lot of depth to his character. Him and Latifah have good chemistry and the romance is fun and their banter is great. Self-involved and looking for money, Paula Patton plays Morgan, McKnight's fiancée. Her character is meant to be vapid and stuck up and she does a great job. She has good chemistry opposite Latifah too and the story couldn't go on without her. She's the character you'll love to hate and even feel sorry for. Watch for great cameos from the legendary Phylicia Rashad (who looks fantastic!), James Pickens Jr., and Pam Grier as well.
Director Sanaa Hamri had to know that all she needed to do was hold the story together and let these actors carry the film and she does that. Its not complex, its not mind blowing, there is no freak twists or turns and that's okay because sometimes the perfect formula is the 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' mentality. Its fun and entertaining and the perfect Saturday romance movie because its feel good and its fun. Worth seeing! 8/10
Queen Latifah is just legendary for being so completely lovable that it doesn't take much for everyone to fall in love with her character. She is good as sports therapist Leslie Wright. Her character might seem typical but she adds her own chemistry to it making it more than typical. Common really surprises as basketball superstar Scott McKnight. He actually is really great in the role and shows a lot of depth to his character. Him and Latifah have good chemistry and the romance is fun and their banter is great. Self-involved and looking for money, Paula Patton plays Morgan, McKnight's fiancée. Her character is meant to be vapid and stuck up and she does a great job. She has good chemistry opposite Latifah too and the story couldn't go on without her. She's the character you'll love to hate and even feel sorry for. Watch for great cameos from the legendary Phylicia Rashad (who looks fantastic!), James Pickens Jr., and Pam Grier as well.
Director Sanaa Hamri had to know that all she needed to do was hold the story together and let these actors carry the film and she does that. Its not complex, its not mind blowing, there is no freak twists or turns and that's okay because sometimes the perfect formula is the 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' mentality. Its fun and entertaining and the perfect Saturday romance movie because its feel good and its fun. Worth seeing! 8/10