Just Wright

About Just Wright

"Just Wright" is a 2010 romantic sports film with a plot focusing on a physical therapist who falls in love with her patient, a professional basketball player, despite initial unreciprocated feelings. Leslie Wright, played by Queen Latifah, is characterized as a straight-talking physical therapist who finds herself falling for the same man her glamorous and more socially adept friend, Morgan, is also interested in. This man happens to be NBA All-Star Scott McKnight, played by Common.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Sanaa Hamri, produced by Debra Martin Chase, Queen Latifah, and Shakim Compere, with screenplay written by Michael Elliot. The production companies involved include Fox Searchlight Pictures, Flavor Unit Entertainment, and Martin Chase Productions.

Actors

• Queen Latifah as Leslie Wright, a professional physical therapist who falls in love with her patient. Her performance is both engaging and heartfelt.
• Common as Scott McKnight, an NBA All-Star player who becomes attracted to Leslie. Common gives a standout performance in his portrayal of the sports superstar.
• Paula Patton as Morgan Alexander, Leslie's childhood friend who also vies for Scott's affection. Patton effectively portrays the glamorous yet superficial sidekick.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film marks the second collaboration between Queen Latifah and Common, who have previously worked together in music.
• Professional basketball players Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, and Rashard Lewis made cameo appearances in the film.

Quotes

• "Sometimes you can't let go of a dream... even if the dream seems to have let go of you." - Leslie Wright
• "I'd rather be alone for the right reasons than with someone for the wrong ones." - Scott McKnight

Music, Soundtrack

• "Champion" by Queen Latifah and Common, a lively song that underscores the film’s theme of resilience.
• "Just Wright" by Cliff Lee Plus Three, a jazzy number making for pleasant listening as the credits roll.