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Just Wright

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Physical therapist Leslie Wright (Queen Latifah) lands the dream job of working with basketball superstar Scott McKnight (Common). All goes well until Leslie finds that she is falling in love with him. Scott, however, is oblivious to Leslie's romantic overtures and focuses his attention on Morgan (Paula Patton), Leslie's gorgeous friend, who would love to be the basketball player's trophy wife.
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Well-intentioned but formulaic, Just Wright has winning leads but can't overcome its preponderance of cliches.

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Lisa Rosman Time Out Nov 17, 2011
2/5
Although it's replete with solid supporting players and even stronger goodwill, Just Wright buckles under the burden of its pure intentions. Too many auxiliary, moralizing plot points and characters are picked up, only to be suddenly dropped. Go to Full Review Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard Sep 22, 2010
2/5
Just about bearable. Go to Full Review Marc Lee Daily Telegraph (UK) Sep 16, 2010
1/5
Utterly predictable, unbearably trite. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Jul 20, 2022
The movie isn't bad but…[Latifah] deserves much more than what she apparently think she does. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Sydney Epps Call and Post (Cleveland) Jan 25, 2022
You'll be walking out thinking the film was cute and one you wouldn't mind watching again. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 13, 2020
2.5/4.0
In a Queen Latifah film, and most assuredly in this Queen Latifah film, love is always possible and even the people who disappointment you the most are ultimately redeemed. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 20, 2026 The worldwide gross is $21,570,263.00 over a budget of $12,000,000.00. It just wasn't enough money to give funds to actors after taxes. See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 23, 2026 Just Wright is an alright romantic sports film that does a few things well but never fully rises above average. The story is simple and predictable, following familiar rom-com beats, but it’s carried somewhat by the charm of the leads and the easygoing tone. The relationship at the center is likable enough, and there are moments of warmth and humor that make it an easy watch. However, it rarely takes any risks, and the emotional conflict feels a bit surface-level. The sports angle is also fairly light, so don’t expect much intensity or depth there either. Overall, it’s a perfectly fine movie to put on casually, but it doesn’t leave much of a lasting impression. I’d rate it a 5/10. See more Heidi T @HMtT223 Jan 21, 2026 It’s a cute date night movie. You can never go wrong with Queen Latifah, & Common is solid. Phylicia Rashad & James Pickens Jr steal the show in their scenes. Paula Patton perfectly portrays the shallow girl you love to hate. Overall it is a bit cliche, but with so many strong actors, definitely worth the watch. See more KB B @Okbullard May 17, 2024 It's pretty entertaining but realistically,Common is a little short to be a franchise NBA star. It's worth the watch. See more Feb 27, 2021 Love the movie and great entertainment. See more Jan 1, 2020 I enjoyed the movie as a romantic comedy. A fairytale romance is always a winner in my book! See more Read all reviews
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Sanaa Hamri

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Queen Latifah

Leslie Wright

Common

Scott McKnight

Paula Patton

Morgan Alexander

James Pickens Jr.

Lloyd Wright

Phylicia Rashad

Ella McKnight

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Synopsis Physical therapist Leslie Wright (Queen Latifah) lands the dream job of working with basketball superstar Scott McKnight (Common). All goes well until Leslie finds that she is falling in love with him. Scott, however, is oblivious to Leslie's romantic overtures and focuses his attention on Morgan (Paula Patton), Leslie's gorgeous friend, who would love to be the basketball player's trophy wife.
Director
Sanaa Hamri
Producer
Debra Martin Chase, Shakim Compere, Queen Latifah
Screenwriter
Michael Elliot
Distributor
Fox
Production Co
Debra Martin Chase, Flavor Unit
Rating
PG (Some Suggestive Material|Brief Language)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 14, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 3, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$21.5M
Runtime
1h 41m
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