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Usher Raymond, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Chazz Palminteri, Robert Davi, Matt Gerald ... see more see more... , Anthony Fazio , Kevin Hart , Isis Faust , John David Conti , Robert Costanzo , Deezer D , Robert Gallo , Nick Mancuso , Kelli Williams , Lucille M. Oliver , Lana Underwood , Erin Cardillo , Page Kennedy , Chris Tardio , K.D. Aubert , Dwight Hicks , Geoff Stults , Jennifer Echols , Kristen Renton , Alfred Jackson , Mieko , Misti Traya , Dominic Testa , Mat Gifford , Eldon "Emaze" Baizar , Labyron "Chaos" Walton , Gary "G1000" Randolph , Griffin Dellaverson

R&B star Usher Raymond plays his first starring role in this story which blends crime with romantic comedy. Darrell (Usher Raymond) is a successful club DJ who one night unexpectedly rescues a woman f... read more read more...rom a dangerous situation. It turns out the woman in question is the wife of Frank Pacelli (Chazz Palminteri), one of New York City's most powerful mobsters. To show his appreciation, Pacelli gives Darrell a job -- serving as bodyguard for this beautiful daughter, Dolly (Emmanuelle Chriqui). A short-lived romance blooms between Darrell and Dolly, but it isn't long before the couple are quarreling, which makes Pacelli more than a bit unhappy with his new hire. However, Pacelli also has a mob war and a disloyal and ambitious young lieutenant to deal with, and Darrell soon finds Pacelli's problems become his problems too. Also starring Kevin Hart and Robert Davi, In the Mix was produced under the title Dying for Dolly. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Ron Underwood

Release Date: November 23, 2005

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DVD Release Date: March 21, 2006

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  • January 27, 2007
    Would be insufferable if it weren't already insignificant.
  • July 18, 2006
    You don't need to see this movie. Really, you don't.
  • May 10, 2006
    Another bad one that a friend made me see. It was boring.
  • July 3, 2009
    This movie made me like Emmanuelle Chriqui more as an actress, not to mention Usher was pretty good too.
  • February 9, 2009
    This is the best performance of Usher Raymond IV ever. I mean being his #1 fan in all i love the film he was so sexy ans so fine and so georgeous in it. His chemistry with Emmanuelle Chriqui was so amazing made their relationship in the film very believable. Usher is constant... read morely growing as an actor and i hope to see him in many more films over the years. I would love to see him portray as many different rolls as he can and do wanderful jobs as he did in this film. ILOVE YOU Usher Raymond!!!
  • August 20, 2008
    there is not enough space to express my distaste for this movie!! Usher needs his ass whipped. first of all he is not cute or sexy and second of all how can a dj be considered for a bodyguard. the whole concept is so stupid. I HATE this movie!!
  • November 18, 2007
    if i were smart i would leave this off my review list, but who said i was smart. wow, this sucked...and that is all i have to sat about that
  • July 27, 2007
    the only reason i wanted to watch it was beacuse i absolutely love USHER. then i ended up liking the movie!
  • July 17, 2007
    Nice try Usher, nice try. Just stick to singing and dancing.
    At least he's something to look at, right?
  • June 23, 2007
    Good and i like how Usher is in it and how he has his problems of taking TWO bullets for a girl he likes! HOW SWEET! lol

Critic Reviews


Tony Wong
December 2, 2005
Tony Wong, Toronto Star

The failure is with a script as ungainly as it is and an oversimplified conception of American-Italian and black cultures. Full Review

Rick Groen
December 2, 2005
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail

This thing is as formulaically bland as the rest of its Tinseltown kind. Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
November 30, 2005
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

Usher, who has a squinty charm, is forced to display an infinite polite chivalry that would have shamed Sidney Poitier. Full Review

Frank Scheck
November 29, 2005
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter

Played mostly as a drama but utterly devoid of tension, the film mainly comes across as recycled.

Anita Gates
November 28, 2005
Anita Gates, New York Times

[A] one-dimensional romantic comedy that ... feels like an old-fashioned vehicle picture, the kind the big movie studios used to make in the 1930's and 40's just to bring in the fans of a particular a...

Robert Koehler
November 28, 2005
Robert Koehler, Variety

... pic is never too insulting to the viewer, and works up a fair amount of goodwill by the good graces of Usher's Will Smithian charisma and an extremely attractive filmmaking package ... Full Review

Peter Hartlaub
November 28, 2005
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle

Usher's fans will enjoy his frequent wardrobe changes and a couple of scenes where he takes off his shirt, but it's hard to imagine how anyone who doesn't kiss his poster goodnight could get his or he... Full Review

Roger Moore
November 28, 2005
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

Rarely has a movie this harmless turned this tone-deaf in its last reel. Full Review

Kyle Smith
November 28, 2005
Kyle Smith, New York Post

The jokes are worse ... Full Review

Elizabeth Weitzman
November 28, 2005
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

Not even likable leading man Usher can save this muddled mob comedy from a quick route to video shelves. Full Review

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