In the Mix (working title: Dying for Dolly) 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.
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Directed by | Ron Underwood |
Produced by | John Dellaverson |
Screenplay by | Jacqueline Zambrano |
Story by | Chanel Capra Cara Dellaverson Brian Rubenstein |
Starring | Usher Emmanuelle Chriqui Chazz Palminteri Robert Davi Kevin Hart |
Music by | Aaron Zigman |
Cinematography | Clark Mathis |
Edited by | Don Brochu |
Production company | J&C Entertainment Ush Entertainment |
Distributed by | Lionsgate (USA) 20th Century Fox (International) |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $10,223,896 (US and Canada) |
Screenplay
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When New York’s hottest night club disc jockey, Darrell, is asked to DJ a party for mob boss Frank, Darrell becomes acquainted with Frank's beautiful daughter Dolly. Dolly is engaged to Chad, 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 attempt to intervene.
- Usher as Darrell
- Chazz Palminteri as Frank
- Emmanuelle Chriqui as Dolly
- Kevin Hart as Busta
- Robert Costanzo as Fat Tony
- Robert Davi as Fish
- Matt Gerald as Jackie
- Anthony Fazio as Frankie Junior
- Geoff Stults as Chad
- Chris Tardio as Angelo
- K.D. Aubert as Cherise
- Isis Faust as Lexi
- Nick Mancuso as Salvatore
- Page Kennedy as Twizzie
- Deezer D as Jojo
The film grossed $10,223,896 at the US box office.
In the Mix received negative reviews from critics, where it currently holds a 14% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 37 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".