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In the Mix

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Mobster Frank (Chazz Palminteri) hires hip DJ Darrell (Usher) to man the turntables at a party for his gorgeous daughter, Dolly (Emmanuelle Chriqui). At the event, some crooks pull guns on the gangster, and Darrell steps in to save his life. Frank then gives the DJ a job as his daughter's bodyguard, but, to the mobster's dismay, Dolly starts to fall for the smooth-talking Darrell. Their romance is interrupted when Frank gets involved in a mob war and drags Darrell along with him.
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Critics Consensus

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.

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Tony Wong Toronto Star 12/02/2005
2/4
The failure is with a script as ungainly as it is and an oversimplified conception of American-Italian and black cultures. Go to Full Review Rick Groen Globe and Mail 12/02/2005
1.5/4
This thing is as formulaically bland as the rest of its Tinseltown kind. Go to Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly 11/30/2005
C
Usher, who has a squinty charm, is forced to display an infinite polite chivalry that would have shamed Sidney Poitier. Go to Full Review Alberto Abuín Espinof 06/28/2019
Basically all the elements of this film are of a completely zero quality. They do not exist. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Kam Williams AALBC.com 02/04/2007
3.5/4
Easily engages the viewer in the same fashion as the best of the romance genre. Go to Full Review Chelsea Bain Boston Herald 10/21/2006
3/4
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Stephen C @bob25009 Dec 3 The worldwide gross is $10,223,896.00. See more 01/10/2017 Not good movie to watch See more 09/29/2013 Love it!!!! It's a comedy. :) See more 06/20/2013 a quick flop and a miss. See more 12/08/2012 USHER!!! SEXYLICIOUS!!! See more 12/07/2012 WELL STICK TO WHAT UR GOOD AT ! See more Read all reviews
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Ron Underwood

Director

Usher

Darrell

Chazz Palminteri

Frank Pacelli

Emmanuelle Chriqui

Dolly Pacelli

Anthony Fazio

Frankie Jr

Kevin Hart

Busta

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In the Mix: Official Clip - Ms. Right Now In the Mix: Official Clip - Ms. Right Now 3:44 In the Mix: Official Clip - We Need a Man's Opinion In the Mix: Official Clip - We Need a Man's Opinion 2:32 In the Mix: Official Clip - A Kiss With Dolly In the Mix: Official Clip - A Kiss With Dolly 2:25 In the Mix: Official Clip - What Happened to Pamela? In the Mix: Official Clip - What Happened to Pamela? 2:03 In the Mix: Official Clip - Friends to the Rescue In the Mix: Official Clip - Friends to the Rescue 4:16 In the Mix: Official Clip - I Heard Black Men Can Dance In the Mix: Official Clip - I Heard Black Men Can Dance 3:15 In the Mix: Official Clip - Ever Think About This? In the Mix: Official Clip - Ever Think About This? 2:32 In the Mix: Official Clip - Assassination Attempt In the Mix: Official Clip - Assassination Attempt 1:07 View more videos

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Synopsis Mobster Frank (Chazz Palminteri) hires hip DJ Darrell (Usher) to man the turntables at a party for his gorgeous daughter, Dolly (Emmanuelle Chriqui). At the event, some crooks pull guns on the gangster, and Darrell steps in to save his life. Frank then gives the DJ a job as his daughter's bodyguard, but, to the mobster's dismay, Dolly starts to fall for the smooth-talking Darrell. Their romance is interrupted when Frank gets involved in a mob war and drags Darrell along with him.
Director
Ron Underwood
Producer
John Dellaverson
Screenwriter
Chanel Capra, Cara Dellaverson, Brian Rubenstein, Jacqueline Zambrano
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Lions Gate Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Violence|Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 23, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 3, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$10.2M
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)