From Justin to Kelly

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From Justin to Kelly

PG

2003

1h 21m

Musical

Comedy

Romance

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In this musical, college student Justin (Justin Guarini) arrives in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for spring break with his friends Brandon (Greg Siff) and Eddie (Brian Dietzen), and quickly crosses paths with waitress Kelly (Kelly Clarkson). Although Justin falls for Kelly almost instantly, Kelly's jealous friend, Alexa (Katherine Bailess), tries her best to keep the two apart. With the help of several song-and-dance numbers, however, Justin and Kelly eventually connect and make sweet music together.

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Critics Consensus

A notorious stinker, From Justin To Kelly features banal songs, a witless plot, and non-existent chemistry between its American Idol-sanctioned leads.

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Wesley Morris

Boston Globe

What's depressing about From Justin to Kelly, whose title seems to refer to the text messages he sends her, is that it's been made without a lick of love, skill, or, apparently, money.

Rated: 1/4

Jul 9, 2014

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Jack Mathews

New York Daily News

Easily the worst beach movie ever made.

Jun 3, 2013

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Idol film expands 15 minutes of fame.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 24, 2010

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Daniel Barnes

Dare Daniel

The film stars American Idol contestants Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson as reality show hostages grimly going through the motions of a bland and brainless Spring Break musical.

Rated: 1/5

Aug 31, 2021

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M. K. Terrell

Christian Science Monitor

Fans may enjoy their Idol songs and parents may appreciate its wholesomeness, but there's little else to recommend in this throwback to the '60s Beach Blanket movies.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jul 9, 2014

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Robert Wilonsky

New Times

From Justin to Kelly is a musical so pedestrian it trips over its feet every time someone breaks into song or dance.

Jul 9, 2014

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Tatum M

I was a bit disappointed in this movie. With it being a musical I expected much more. I usually love musicals but this just felt cringy and annoying. I wanted to shut it off five minutes into the movie. The actresses had good voices and all but the movie was just so poorly made. The storyline was boring and the songs were just to many and don’t get me started on how corny the dance numbers were.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

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TheMovieSearch R

While "From Justin to Kelly" may have been labeled a box office failure and a flop, I must admit that I have a soft spot for the music and dancing featured in the film. Despite Kelly Clarkson's candid dislike for the project, I find it to be a fun and enjoyable movie. My fondness for the film is largely due to my admiration for Kelly Clarkson. Although Justin's character may come off as corny and over-the-top, Kelly shines with her fun and exciting performance. With a better storyline and script, I believe Kelly's involvement alone could have led to box office success. Unfortunately, the mismatched casting and weak storyline hindered the film's potential. From a critical standpoint, "From Justin to Kelly" falls short in terms of quality filmmaking. Despite its flaws, I am able to overlook the film's shortcomings and appreciate it for the enjoyment it brings me. While it may not be hailed as a cinematic masterpiece or a top-notch musical, Kelly Clarkson's commendable performance stands out. The experience may have deterred Kelly from pursuing similar projects in the future, but her talent as a megastar continues to shine.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/26/25

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Audience Member

terrible, totally sloppy.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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steve d

I love Kelly so I had some fun but it is absolute train-wreak territory besides that.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

It's cheesy as hell, but if you want a fun movie to pass an hour and a half. Choose this. Even if it's just to laugh at.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

A hidden gem.. Honestly i'm so sick of everyone bashing this movie.. For what it was it was AMAZING =)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Robert Iscove

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Synopsis

In this musical, college student Justin (Justin Guarini) arrives in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for spring break with his friends Brandon (Greg Siff) and Eddie (Brian Dietzen), and quickly crosses paths with waitress Kelly (Kelly Clarkson). Although Justin falls for Kelly almost instantly, Kelly's jealous friend, Alexa (Katherine Bailess), tries her best to keep the two apart. With the help of several song-and-dance numbers, however, Justin and Kelly eventually connect and make sweet music together.

Director: Robert Iscove
Producer: Gayla Aspinall, John Steven Agoglia
Screenwriter: Kim Fuller
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 19 Entertainment
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Sensuality|Brief Language)
Genre: Musical, Comedy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 20, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.9M
Runtime: 1h 21m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo, Dolby SR

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