Review by Steven Harvey - Off the Bone Barbeque
First, let me say thanks to Caprice from Dallas Weekly for giving Off the Bone Barbeque some tickets to the advance screening of the romantic comedy - Just Wright at Northpark Mall. I knew this was going to be a great evening when I saw the massive line of people trying to get inside the movie and I recognized that many of them had been to our restaurant in downtown Dallas.
As everyone took their seats, K104's Cat Daddy and their street team - Ion and Carlos, gave away prizes to those lucky enough to get a seat for the show. About 200 people where not as lucky to get in. Then my cousin Eric took the mic, and literally "lit up" and "filled" the entire stage with his energy. He gave some lucky ladies the chance to win some Off the Bone Barbeque dinners.
Now I must tell you, I didn't have much anticipation about the movie, other than I like the actors that are playing the main character roles. Being a true hip hop fan, I love Queen Latifah and Common, and they both had a chemistry that was truly remarkable. Then you would have to be blind, not to be excited to see the beautiful Paula Patton on the big screen.
This is going to be the "date movie" of Summer 2010.
Common plays Scott Wright, an NBA All-Star, basketball player. Who because of his ball handling skills, has his team poised for the playoffs and because of his upbringing is a true gentleman. There is not a time in the movie that you don't truly cheer for him or want to see him with the best person for his life. Sport's fans will enjoy the many NBA player cameos as well as being able to take a peek into the life of a NBA ball player.
Queen Latifah, plays Leslie - a die hard New Jersey Nets fan who works as a physical therapist. Leslie happens to meet her favorite basketball player (Common) and they soon become friends, only for him to fall head over heels for Morgan.
Now Morgan, who is played by Paula Patton (also starred in Deja Vu and Idlewild), is normally cast in movies as the sweet, damsel in distress. Not this time!! In this movie, Paula plays, the very sexy, back stabbing friend, who is after a rich man by any means necessary.
First, let me say thanks to Caprice from Dallas Weekly for giving Off the Bone Barbeque some tickets to the advance screening of the romantic comedy - Just Wright at Northpark Mall. I knew this was going to be a great evening when I saw the massive line of people trying to get inside the movie and I recognized that many of them had been to our restaurant in downtown Dallas.
As everyone took their seats, K104's Cat Daddy and their street team - Ion and Carlos, gave away prizes to those lucky enough to get a seat for the show. About 200 people where not as lucky to get in. Then my cousin Eric took the mic, and literally "lit up" and "filled" the entire stage with his energy. He gave some lucky ladies the chance to win some Off the Bone Barbeque dinners.
Now I must tell you, I didn't have much anticipation about the movie, other than I like the actors that are playing the main character roles. Being a true hip hop fan, I love Queen Latifah and Common, and they both had a chemistry that was truly remarkable. Then you would have to be blind, not to be excited to see the beautiful Paula Patton on the big screen.
This is going to be the "date movie" of Summer 2010.
Common plays Scott Wright, an NBA All-Star, basketball player. Who because of his ball handling skills, has his team poised for the playoffs and because of his upbringing is a true gentleman. There is not a time in the movie that you don't truly cheer for him or want to see him with the best person for his life. Sport's fans will enjoy the many NBA player cameos as well as being able to take a peek into the life of a NBA ball player.
Queen Latifah, plays Leslie - a die hard New Jersey Nets fan who works as a physical therapist. Leslie happens to meet her favorite basketball player (Common) and they soon become friends, only for him to fall head over heels for Morgan.
Now Morgan, who is played by Paula Patton (also starred in Deja Vu and Idlewild), is normally cast in movies as the sweet, damsel in distress. Not this time!! In this movie, Paula plays, the very sexy, back stabbing friend, who is after a rich man by any means necessary.
Now, I am sure that every woman in the theater has had this type of friend in their life at one time or another. You know the friend that you know is doing you wrong, but because she is so beautiful and gains so much attention, you still want her around you.
Well, all I could say about Paula Patton and her wardrobe stylist was WOW!! There is a scene, where she is sleep and then waking up in bed that was CRAZY!! Ladies, you may as well go ahead and get mad in advance, cause your man is going to say something to the movie screen. She is so beautiful and shady at the same time, that you truly felt bad for Common's character. I mean, how did he stand a chance.
Well, all I could say about Paula Patton and her wardrobe stylist was WOW!! There is a scene, where she is sleep and then waking up in bed that was CRAZY!! Ladies, you may as well go ahead and get mad in advance, cause your man is going to say something to the movie screen. She is so beautiful and shady at the same time, that you truly felt bad for Common's character. I mean, how did he stand a chance.
Come on fella's you know this type of woman. The one that is not right for you, but because she is SO RIGHT in all the right places, that you override common sense, book sense and end up with no cents. All I am saying is that Paula did the d*@# thang!!
Ooops sorry, back to the movie. So, here you have the NBA baller, the "home girl" that is always just the friend, and the seductress. All on a collision course for this thing called love.
What makes this movie so good, is that it reminds us that there is someone that is "Just Wright" for you. Now fellas, she may not be the one in the size 2 dress. And ladies, he may not live in that mansion on the hill. But this movie does remind us, that the right one will be that person that believes in us, even when we don't believe in our self. If you want to enjoy a great date movie and feel great in the process, then this movie is "Just Wright".
Also starring Pam Greir as Queen Latifah's mom and Phylicia Rashad (Mrs. Huxtable), as Common's mom. True legends.
As a rating, I give this movie: A FULL RACK OF RIBS, from Off the Bone Barbeque. Because just like our food, you will want to share it with someone that you love.
Ooops sorry, back to the movie. So, here you have the NBA baller, the "home girl" that is always just the friend, and the seductress. All on a collision course for this thing called love.
What makes this movie so good, is that it reminds us that there is someone that is "Just Wright" for you. Now fellas, she may not be the one in the size 2 dress. And ladies, he may not live in that mansion on the hill. But this movie does remind us, that the right one will be that person that believes in us, even when we don't believe in our self. If you want to enjoy a great date movie and feel great in the process, then this movie is "Just Wright".
Also starring Pam Greir as Queen Latifah's mom and Phylicia Rashad (Mrs. Huxtable), as Common's mom. True legends.
As a rating, I give this movie: A FULL RACK OF RIBS, from Off the Bone Barbeque. Because just like our food, you will want to share it with someone that you love.
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