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In the Mix (film)
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Wikipedia article
'In the Mix' is a 2005 American romantic crime-comedy-drama film starring R&B/pop singer Usher. It was released in the United States on November 23, 2005, the film being targeted at the traditionally large Thanksgiving weekend audience.
Plot
When New Yorks hottest night club disc jockey, Darrell Williams is asked to DJ a party for his friend Frankie Jr's mob boss father Frank, Darrell becomes acquainted with Frank's beautiful daughter Dolly. Dolly is engaged to Chad, who her father wants her to marry. When Dolly and Darrell fall in love, Darrell is put in danger as both Frank's mob and Darrell's ex-girlfriend Cherise attempt to intervene. Darrell and Dolly are later kidnapped and held hostage by Frank's associate Jackie. Frank, Frankie Jr. and Busta rescue Darrell and Dolly and take out Jackie with the help of Darrell's best friend Busta. Frank finally gives his blessing for Darrell and Dolly to be together and they later get married.
Cast
* Usher Raymond as Darrell Williams
* Chazz Palminteri as Frank Pacelli
* Emmanuelle Chriqui as Dolly Pacelli
* Kevin Hart as Busta
* Robert Costanzo as Fat Tony
* Robert Davi as Fish
* Matt Gerald as Jackie
* Anthony Fazio as Frankie Pacelli Jr.
* Geoff Stults as Chad
* Chris Tardio as Angelo
* K.D. Aubert as Cherise
* Isis Faust as Lexi
* Nick Mancuso as Salvatore Vincenzo
* Page Kennedy as Twizzie
* Deezer D as Jojo
Release
The film grossed $10,223,896 at the US box office.
Reception
'In the Mix' received negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes it has an approval rating of 13% based on 38 reviews, with an average rating of 3.2/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Fans may get a kick out of seeing Usher showcasing his charm on screen, but the movie itself is tone deaf and inconsequential, even by rom-com standards". On Metacritic, the film has a weighted score of 31 based on 15 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".
Home media
'In the Mix' was released on VHS and DVD on March 21, 2006 by Lions Gate Home Entertainment.
Soundtrack
# Rico Love "Settle Down"
# One Chance Jon A. Gordon, Michael A. Gordon ([http://www.tgbrothers.com The Gordon Brothers]) "That's My Word"
# Christina Milian "Be What It's Gonna Be"
# Chris Brown "Which One" (featuring Noah!)
# Keri Hilson "Hands & Feet"
# Rico Love "Sweat" (featuring Usher)
# Ryon Lovett "Get Acquainted"
# One Chance, Jon A. Gordon, Michael A. Gordon ([http://www.tgbrothers.com The Gordon Brothers]) "Could This Be Love"
# Anthony Hamilton "Some Kind of Wonderful"
# Robin Thicke "Against the World"
# YoungBloodz "Murda" (featuring Cutty and Fat Dog)
# Rico Love "On the Grind" (featuring Juelz Santana and Paul Wall)
References
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