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Romantic comedy about a physical therapist and avid basketball fan, who gets a shot at love when she is hired to work with an NBA All-Star. Cast:Common, Queen Latifah, Paula Patton, Phylicia Rashad, Pam GrierDirector:Sanaa HamriRelease Date:May 14, 2010DVD Release:September 14, 2010From:Fox SearchlightRating:PGLength:1 hr 40 min
Just Wright played to good not great reviews. • Kevin Johnson wrote in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "...the been-there, done-that nature of the plot doesn't take away from the undeniable sweetness..." • And Norman Wilner wrote in Toronto Now, "...may not break any new ground in romance movies, but it's smartly assembled and appealingly cast. You couldn't ask for a more affable date movie." More Reviews Below...
Just Wright Positive Reviews (36 Reviews, reviews below)
Alynda Wheat, People: VERY GOOD(cg) "Women of color, over 30, or with jiggly bits rarely find themselves on movie screens -- particularly if they're all three. Which makes 'Wright' a welcome rarity..."(See all of Alynda Wheat's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 96 words, 05/13/10
Christy Lemire, Associated Press: WEAK(cg) "...full of cliches, contrivances and stock characters. And a bland performance from producer and star Queen Latifah does nothing to elevate the material."(See all of Christy Lemire's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 559 words, 05/13/10
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly: VERY GOOD(cg) "...fans will be pleased by additional proof that Latifah is a lovable Queen but not a pampered princess.... Cosby Show nostalgists will be happy to see Phylicia Rashad..."(See all of Lisa Schwarzbaum's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 229 words, 05/14/10
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...the biggest issue is Latifah's noticeable - and admirable - discomfort with the rom-com clichés found throughout Michael Elliot's screenplay."(See all of Elizabeth Weitzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 336 words, 05/14/10
Michael Phillips, Los Angeles Times/Chicago Tribune: GOOD "...the reason this works is simple: It finds ways to let familiar characters move around inside a familiar premise like living, breathing, likable human beings."(See all of Michael Phillips's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 380 words, 05/14/10
Lou Lumenick, New York Post: VERY GOOD(cg) "...a very rare contemporary romantic comedy that doesn't succumb to terminal stupidity.... a small island of sanity amid summer blockbusters."(See all of Lou Lumenick's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 376 words, 05/14/10
John Anderson, New York Newsday: VERY GOOD(cg) "...given a big assist by director Sanaa Hamri, who goes far beyond the call of duty in making this into something not just cinematic but surprisingly beautiful to look at."(See all of John Anderson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 302 words, 05/14/10
Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...may not break any new ground in romance movies, but it's smartly assembled and appealingly cast. You couldn't ask for a more affable date movie."(See all of Norman Wilner's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 204 words, 05/13/10
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star-Tribune: WEAK(cg) "Queen Latifah hasn't starred in a good movie since 'Set It Off' in 1996. The hard-luck streak extends through the generic 'Just Wright.' "(See all of Colin Covert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 261 words, 05/14/10
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic: WEAK(cg) "...nothing seems real here, with everything too broadly drawn.... probably best thought of as a fairy tale, from start to finish. It's just not a very good one."(See all of Bill Goodykoontz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 607 words, 05/14/10
Ty Burr, Boston Globe: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...as formulaic as they come, but at its core is a surprisingly tender romantic drama about two people falling in love in what feels gratifyingly like real-time."(See all of Ty Burr's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 519 words, 05/14/10
Clint O'Connor, Cleveland Plain-Dealer: GOOD(cg) "Common pulls off the most impressive performance. His McKnight is a thoughtful seeker, looking for meaning beyond the limits of his athletic talents."(See all of Clint O'Connor's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 334 words, 05/14/10
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle: MODERATE(cg) "Romantic comedies are all about making you want the lead characters to get together, and in this small but fundamental way, 'Just Wright' succeeds."(See all of Mick LaSalle's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 583 words, 05/14/10
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...goes precisely where you suspect it's going. But Latifah has enough charisma to make even lousy movies bearable..."(See all of Connie Ogle's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 511 words, 05/14/10
Brett Michel, Boston Phoenix: WEAK(cg) "It's sad to see Latifah's talent squandered on such clichés. Even worse is Paula Patton's role as Wright's golddigging godsister, who dreams of being an NBA trophy wife."(See all of Brett Michel's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 148 words, 05/13/10
Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...may not break any new ground in romance movies, but it's smartly assembled and appealingly cast. You couldn't ask for a more affable date movie."(See all of Norman Wilner's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 204 words, 05/13/10
Edward Adams, Atlanta Creative Loafing: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "Sanaa Hamri matches a great ensemble cast and uniquely stylized shots to keep the audience in the game that makes this film an overall slam dunk."(See all of Edward Adams's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 702 words, 05/14/10
Michael Phillips, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...the reason this works is simple: It finds ways to let familiar characters move around inside a familiar premise like living, breathing, likable human beings."(See all of Michael Phillips's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 380 words, 05/14/10
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Andrew Barker, Daily Variety: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "Conventional in every way save for the coupling at its center... largely succeeds as a handsomely mounted showcase for Queen Latifah..."(See all of Andrew Barker's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 587 words, 05/09/10
Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter: WEAK "There's nothing in the strictly by-the-numbers plotting, ho-hum pacing or stock characterizations that would allow it to ever truly come to life."(See all of Michael Rechtshaffen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 539 words, 05/09/10
Michael Phillips, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...the reason this works is simple: It finds ways to let familiar characters move around inside a familiar premise like living, breathing, likable human beings."(See all of Michael Phillips's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 380 words, 05/14/10
18.8 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Just Wright's reviews are separated by an average 18.8 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:Just Wright's reviews cover 67.6% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 14,621 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 406 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Just Wright Coverage, Volume & Length (36 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 12.2 Hours Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Just Wright's reviews on average broke 12.2 hours before opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Just Wright's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Just Wright (36 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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