The Movie: From Justin to Kelly. 2003- Written by Kim Fuller. Directed by Robert Iscove. Staring:
Not to show my hand too much, but I hate American Idol. I always have. So when someone asked me to review the American-Idol-Season-One-Companion-Film-Extravaganza: From Justin to Kelly I was... well lets just say I did it early to get it out of the way.
Honestly, I was probably wrong to do so. If I can say something positive about the movie from the get go, its that this film is the breeziest movie I've ever seen. Because it is as empty as the dead little eyes of a thousand Justin Guarinis.
but let's not get ahead of ourselves. From Justin to Kelly is a spring break movie, that Fox produced after the first season of American Idol, staring American Idol winner, seven time Grammy nominee, and multi-platinum recording artist- Kelly Clarkson and American Idol loser and absolutely nothing else- Justin Guarini
The story is proto-Grease rip off with absolutely none of the charm that might imply. The story is split by gender lines, like a middle school dance. On the girls side, we follow Kelly (Kelly Clarkson-shocker) and her friends, the mean Alexa (Katherine Bailess) and the black Kaya (Anika Noni Rose). {Authors note, I am not describing this character as only black, I am saying the film is. Anika Noni Rose is immensely talented, however this movie would characterize her by being black and basically nothing else.} On the guy side our heroes are Justin (Lil Sweet) and his buddies, the bro Brandon (Greg Siff) and the movie-nerd-that-has-never-existed-in-real-life Eddie (Brian Dietzen)
And from there it's pretty much what you'd assume. There's a forgettable dance number where our beach crossed lovers meet, and then lose each other in the crowd. The Nerd talks about computers a lot, and is missing his internet girlfriend at every turn, and Justin and Kelly (who the title demands end up together) keep getting mad at each other over misunderstandings that could be solved with a simple conversation.
This movie is also a musical, which might beg the question, why haven't I mentioned any of the songs yet. Well, the answer to that is pretty simple. I forgot. Seriously, this movie's music is instantly forgettable. Like the movies writer knew the script was due for weeks but put it off until the morning they were turning it in, scrambling to throw together some semblance of a tune. That's not to say that the music is bad. Honestly, Kelly Clarkson is a phenomenal singer, and as much as I'm giving him hell for his irrelevancy, Justin Guarini isn't a slouch on the mic either. The problem is that these songs are interchangeable and unremarkable.
I forgot this movie immediately after I watched it. Which wouldn't be a problem, but I had to buy it on youtube, as it isn't available on any other streaming service. It cost 3 dollars and that's way too much for the most nothing movie I've ever seen.
Should you watch it?: Maybe. I can't say yes, knowing how much it cost. It's an enjoyable bad movie, and if you really love Kelly Clarkson, maybe this is for you.
Where can I watch it? Here. Again it cost 2.99 for sd,
Thanks for reading. I'm excited to be writing them. All through the month of October it's Octerrible. I'll be reviewing a new bad movie each day. Leave feedback in the comments section! Thanks to Ami Hickmon Anthony Ortega and Nick Canon for recommending this for me.
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