A waitress from Texas and a college student from Pennsylvania meet during spring break in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and come together through their shared love of singing.
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly
Justin Guarini
Justin
Brandon Henschel
Dancer
Gregory Siff
Brandon
Brian Dietzen
Eddie
Jason Yribar
Carlos
Justin Gorence
Greg
Christopher Bryan
Luke
Yamil Piedra
Darren
Katherine Bailess
Alexa
Anika Noni Rose
Kaya
Theresa San-Nicholas
Officer Cutler
Kaitlin Riley
Ashley
Renee Robertson
Brianna
Marc Macaulay
Mr. O'Mara
Toi Svane Stepp
Lizzie
Louis Smith 'Tre Luv'
Vee Jay
Michael Yo
Vee Jay #2
Sherman Roberts
Motel Clerk
Jessica Sutta
Bracelet Girl
Camila Quaresma
Hot Girl
Nancy Anderson
Insulted Girl
Jeffrey C. Moore
Volleyball Player
Karin Freeland
Girl
Samomé Surles
Bathroom Girl #2
Laurie Sposit
Dancer
Kristin Denehy
Dancer
Leo Moctezuma
Dancer
Dondraico Johnson
Dancer
Melanie Benz
Dancer
Kato Bonner
Dancer
Teresa Espinosa
Dancer
Alison Faulk
Dancer
Janina Garraway
Dancer
Christian George
Dancer
Kehynde Hill
Dancer
Robert Hoffman
Dancer
Melanie Lewis
Dancer
Brooke Lipton
Dancer
Chuck Maldonado
Dancer
Michael Morris
Dancer
Brandi Oglesby
Dancer
Nancy O'Meara
Dancer
Misty Rascon
Dancer
Adrian Rozas Cristino
Dancer
Gilbert Saldivar
Dancer
Josh Seffinger
Dancer
Becca Sweitzer
Dancer
Gustavo Vargas
Dancer
Zachary Woodlee
Dancer
Henry Herrera
Dancer
Zumel Michel
Dancer
Director
Robert Iscove
Writer
Kim Fuller
November 5, 2020
6
_**Fun musical / beach flick**_
All these ultra-low reviews are ridiculous. What were these people expecting? A serious drama with superb acting? An action film? Actually "From Justin to KellY" (2003) is a fun musical/beach film in the manner of Elvis films and the 60's beach flicks. One look at the movie poster and it's obvious.
When viewing films of this ilk it's time to just kick back, turn off your brain and have a good time. On this level "From Justin to Kelly" works fabulously. It's pretty much just as good or better than any Elvis or beach movie you can think of. Filmed in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area, the story deals with the romantic adventures of youths on Spring Break. Keeping with the traditions of the genre there's no raunch or moronic sex/bathroom humor; the film has an appealing innocence.
Another highlight is that there are more gorgeous bikini-clad babes per minute than most movies out there (dudes too, if you're a woman).
To be expected, the songs featured are all substance-less modern pop ditties ('modern' as in the early 2000s, which hasn't changed much today). I don't normally listen to this kind of music, but it fits the upbeat and fun vibe of the film.
I'm hardly an American Idol aficionado but I admit that I did enjoy the show when I occasionally viewed it with my wife. And Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, the two stars of the film, were two of the more likable "idols.". (I also confess to liking Katharine McPhee, Bo Bice, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Kelly Pickler and Clay Aiken). (I'm just joking about Aiken, lol). To be expected, Kelly and Justin aren't the best actors but they're not bad either, particularly as the story proceeds; the quality of the acting certainly doesn't prevent you from enjoying the flick. They did a fine job all things considered.
One can't bring up American Idol without mentioning the ever-present Kimberly Caldwell (from the channel station). She's an undeniably good-looking woman but she tends to grate on the nerves. The reason I bring her up is, if you've ever secretly fantasized about seeing her chopped in half, be sure to check out the goofy gorefest "Wrong Turn 2: Dead End" (2007) (I'd call it a horror film but it's way too silly and over-the-top to be horrifying). This film makes your fantasies come true, literally.
The DVD features the 81-minute fullscreen version of the film whereas as well as the 90-minute extended widescreen cut, which has a few extra dance numbers.
If you're in the mood for an innocent beach flick turn your brain off and enjoy!
GRADE: B/B-
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$12,000,000.00
Revenue:
$4,922,166.00