From Justin to Kelly

PG

Released Jun 20, 2003

1h 21m

Musical

Comedy

Romance

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8%

63 Reviews

Tomatometer

39%

50,000+ Ratings

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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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This movie is a box office fail, and a complete flop, but I will have to say I love the music and I love the dancing. I think Justin delivers a corny, ridiculous character that definitely should have been rewritten, but Kelly gives you the fun and exciting character, that you actually enjoy. I think if the love interest and the storyline was a little twisted, and gave you a better script I think kelley participating in the film would've been a box office success, but I think Justin was the wrong choice to move forward. They should have done something with Kelly only an allowed her the opportunity to succeed. But she didn't need it because she is a megastar to this day.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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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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From Justin to Kelly(2003) Starring: Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Henschel, Greg Siff, Brian Dietzen, Jason Yribar, Justin Gorence, Christopher Bryan, Yamil Piedra, Katherine Bailess, and Anika Noni Rose Directed By: Robert Iscove Review THE TALE OF TWO AMERICAN IDOLS. Hello Kiddies your pal the Cupid Critic with two old famous teenage american idols who look like MTV rejects. Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson are in a romantic musical jut by the idea of that it sounds like a terrible film. A lonely, sexually repressed man. A depressed woman. A summer camp. On this fateful night, they will meet... and their hearts will become one. The films goal was probably to make some money and make their careers hot on the press, maybe at the time it may have succeeded but this is one lame romantic musical, with the music looking like a music video instead of a heartfelt hollywood production. The acting is downright awful and I had to check periodically to find out if I had gone death just by listening to their dialogue. The story is no interesting its the same things you see in any teen romance but with unlikeable characters and your not rooting for the two main leads to be together. The direction is horrendous this time around from Robert Iscove who directed She's All That which I have plans on seeing in this time of love as we're closing in on Valentines Day. None of the elements of a good film are present during this picture it has horrible script with horrendous acting and just a really boring premise and love story. I'm giving From Justin To Kelly a half out of five.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Robert Iscove

Director

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly

Justin Guarini

Justin

Katherine Bailess

Alexa

Anika Noni Rose

Kaya

Greg Siff

Brandon

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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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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: Simon Fuller
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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