In the Mix (film)

In the Mix
Promotional poster for In the Mix
Directed by	Ron Underwood
Screenplay by	Jacqueline Zambrano
Story by	Chanel Capra Cara Dellaverson Brian Rubenstein
Produced by	John Dellaverson
Starring	Usher Chazz Palminteri Emmanuelle Chriqui
Cinematography	Clark Mathis
Edited by	Don Brochu
Music by	Aaron Zigman
Production companies	J&C Entertainment Ush Entertainment
Distributed by	Lionsgate (USA) 20th Century Fox (International)
Release date	November 23, 2005 (2005-11-23)
Running time	95 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$10,223,896 (US and Canada)

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 York’s hottest night club disc jockey, Darrell Williams (Usher Raymond), is asked to DJ a party for his friend Frankie Jr's mob boss father Frank (Chazz Palminteri), Darrell becomes acquainted with Frank's beautiful daughter Dolly (Emmanuelle Chriqui). Dolly is engaged to Chad (Geoff Stults), 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 (K. D. Aubert) attempt to intervene. Darrell and Dolly are later kidnapped and held hostage by Frank's associate Jackie. Frank, Frankie Jr. and Cherise rescue Darrell and Dolly and take out Jackie with the help of Darrell's best friend Busta (Kevin Hart). 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".

Soundtrack

1. Rico Love – "Settle Down"
2. One Chance Jon A. Gordon, Michael A. Gordon (The Gordon Brothers)– "That's My Word"
3. Christina Milian – "Be What It's Gonna Be"
4. Chris Brown – "Which One" (featuring Noah!)
5. Keri Hilson – "Hands & Feet"
6. Rico Love – "Sweat" (featuring Usher)
7. Ryon Lovett – "Get Acquainted"
8. One Chance, Jon A. Gordon, Michael A. Gordon (The Gordon Brothers)– "Could This Be Love"
9. Anthony Hamilton – "Some Kind of Wonderful"
10. Robin Thicke – "Against the World"
11. YoungBloodz – "Murda" (featuring Cutty and Fat Dog)
12. Rico Love – "On the Grind" (featuring Juelz Santana and Paul Wall)

External links

• In the Mix at AllMovie
• In the Mix at Box Office Mojo
• In the Mix at IMDb
• In the Mix at Rotten Tomatoes