tt0339034_reviews.json

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  "movie_id": "tt0339034",
  "reviews": [
    {
      "title": "I don't want to live anymore.",
      "review": "And I only watched the first 25 minutes. It is inconcievable to me that anyone could make a film this hopelessly, endlessly, mind-meltingly bad. This is not a bad movie - it's a war crime. Somehow the producers actually managed to cast supporting players bad enough to make Kelly Clarkson and even the talent free Justin Guarini seem good by comparsion.The alleged \"choreography\" ammounts to nothing more than frantic flailing of limbs. Accents come and go with wild abandon. The songs are, to put it charitably, forgettable. I'm surprised \"American Idol\" judge Randy Jackson isn't credited as a writer, because the dialouge is that witless and badly phrased.This is the worst thing humanity has ever done.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Oh. My. God.",
      "review": "There are bad movies. There are really bad movies. And then there's this one. Morbid curiosity compelled me to seek it out, just so I could see for myself exactly how dreadful it was. I got about eight minutes into the 'film' before I suddenly developed an overwhelming urge to run around hitting things very, very hard. Still, 'From Justin To Kelly' really is a must see flick if you have any dreams of breaking into the movies, because believe me, if utter garbage like this can be solicited, then quite literally anybody's got a shot.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Awful.  Simply awful.",
      "review": "Yes, it finally came on cable. And, in order to keep up my credentials as an expert on badfilm, I had to deal with this monstrosity sooner or later. So, without further ado...Oh...my...God...Who thought this was a good idea? Trying to make a quick buck off of a flavor-of-the-week TV show I can understand, but who thought this had any chance of success? Too retarded for anyone over 14; too campy and too much like a \"Gidget\" remake for the 9-14 set; too much skin for the \"Barney the Dinosaur\" crowd. Not enough plot for a 30 minute sitcom, and every teensploiter movie cliché ever, without either the humor (the saving grace for the good ones) or the nudity (sometimes, the saving grace for the bad ones). Anyway, a few random notes:1. One of the first songs was Kelly Clarkson's remake of \"Vacation\" by the Go-Go's. I always considered this to be a light, bouncy pop song. That was, of course, until Kelly and her overproduction team sucked the life out of it. Now as bouncy as a Complin Service, this one made me wish for a brief return of the early, punk, Go-Go's, who probably would have roughed up anyone who did one of their songs this badly.2. Justin, teen heartthrob? He is so thin I might be able to tie a string to him and fly him on a high wind day! With that 'fro, he looks a little like a pipe cleaner. Note to the Director: having Justin wear a black shirt when all the other guys in a song set are shirtless is not hiding anything; he sticks out like, well like a black pipe cleaner in a sea of artificial tan.3. Aw, look: the obvious backstabbing friend/ nemesis slut girl with the hee-haw southern accent is trying to steal Kelly's scenes away from her by overacting in contrast to Kelly's underacting! Sorry, young lady obviously chosen for your ability to pack a small swimsuit: nobody who cares is watching.4. Justin's \"nerd\" friend/ sidekick: you can almost see the lineage trace lines, going back through far superior nerd/ sidekicks (\"Better off Dead,\" \"Ferris Bueller's Day off\"), all the way back to the early \"Beach Party\" movies and Rebel Without a Cause. In fact, his clothes seem to be lifted from the outfits from the early \"Beach Party\" movies' nerd/sidekick wardrobes; if they actually date from the early 1960's, they might be considered retro/cool in some circles and thus worth more than the rest of this film.5. Oh, the intense chemistry between Justin and Kelly... Really, I am serious. Oh, yes. Alan Rickman and Kate Winslet, in Sense and Sensibility, were an overflowing cauldron of unrestrained sexual passion compared to these two. If Justin was trying to dispel those \"man's man\" rumors, this did nothing to help.How to get the movie to go from sluggish to dead in the water: Justin and Kelly, alone, in a scene for more than five seconds.6. Kelly's nice black friend is being taken to a ritzy Latin nightclub, which is located in...an abandoned corrugated metal shack??? I need to check that abandoned building on the next block; the Cotton Club might have started a branch there. Mitigating factor: the Latin dancers were way more talented than the blandly white beach dancers in the other scenes.7. OK, Kelly, so you admire Bjork. I can see you appreciate her independence, willingness to go her own way, and most of all given your situation, her career longevity. If you want to do a homage to Bjork, altering your bland, middle-of-the-road song delivery would be a good place to start. Your hairdo was, in fact, not a good place to start.8. Hee-haw girl does a bad impersonation of Madonna's \"Material Girl\" video. Which means, of course, she is doing an even worse second-derivative impersonation of Marilyn Monroe. This has no purpose other than to satisfy some requirement in her contract that she got to be the lead in one song number.9. Telepathic singing? Oh, no- \"Glitter\" flashbacks!10. Justin in a game of hovercraft dodge-ball? The stunt double must be a girl to get the sizes right. Oh, look, the danger: he has lost control of a motorized inflatable hovercraft in three feet of warm water!11. Hee-haw evil girl is proud of notching up various studs, and now she is hitting on- Justin???12. THAT was how evil hee-haw girl's plots were discovered? Did the budget get pulled, and they needed a way of wrapping up the plot faster than you could say \"Deus Ex Machina?\"13. The final massive musical number: a K.C. and the Sunshine Band cover! While deeply painful on so many levels (including watching nerd-boy dance), at least they mangled an already bad song, rather than torture a once respectable song.Anyway, yes, this movie is just as bad as you have heard.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Zero",
      "review": "IMDb should consider creating a \"0\" rating below the current \"1\".The description should read \"dreadful\".Truly, a complete waste of time and resources.This is the one aspect of being a father I can do without: Having to sit through an 82 minute eternity of this garbage.The acting by these two American Idol \"stars\" is naturally primitive, however, one would think (\"one\" being the producers who are responsible for the millions of dollars it takes for a major motion picture) that someone would have given these kids acting lessons.What may even be more frightening is that this picture probably made oodles of money.Sometimes it is embarrassing to be an American.Miss this one.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "If You Read Only One User Comment On Here, Uh, This Is Probably About The Same As It",
      "review": "Before Kelly Clarkson actually started producing some decent pop, this was pretty much the only product of American Idol for a bit. And what an product it was. The sheer lack of enthusiasm put forward in this movie is, to say the least, daunting.Set during a spring break, Kelly, the clichéd Texan girl who wants to be a big singer but is stuck in a lowly bar, runs into Justin, who smiles an abnormally large amount and has a really, seriously ridiculous perm. I mean, come on. It looks like cotton candy. They both go to Florida, and watch loads of \"babes\" and do a bunch of PG-13 related spring break hi-jinks, of which there aren't many. Hence why they're college hi-jinks. Doi.Anyway, after a rather dumb meet cute between Justin and Kelly, the plot, which would have difficulty filling up a 22 minute sitcom let alone this 90 minute trash fest, begins to unfold. Basically, Kelly's blonde friend wants Justin, and he wants Kelly, so to get revenge on him, she gives him her phone number, and then makes it look like Kelly doesn't care about him. I'm sure you can imagine the complex and thought provoking scenarios that this could spin out into, but don't hurt yourself.A quick note on the musical numbers: you have a mute button. Employ it LIBERALLY. Thank you.Obviously, From Justin to Kelly is meant for twelve year old girls, who have seen the same plot a couple of dozen times before, only this time it doesn't involve Barbie and/or Fairies (insert joke here). If you are a twelve year old girl, go rent Sleepover. It's much better than this, and it has cute boys. If you're not a twelve year old girl (which is a good thing), stay, stay away from this factory made piece of crap.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Unbelievable; A New Low",
      "review": "Couldn't believe my eyes at this shameful, pathetic excuse for a movie. It isn't even a movie, just an excuse for the producers to squeeze a few extra dollars out of last year's American Idol finalists. I feel sorry for director Robert Iscove; not because I think his films are any good, but because this movie will permanently discredit him as a director. 1/10, and that's only because there's no '0' option.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Beach Blanket Bingo",
      "review": "This movie is terrible because it was made 40 years too late. The American Idol hype fueled the studios ambition to crank out a quick blah blah story about Justin and Kelly. The end result, a soup sandwich with no audience. The fact that what works on television doesn't always work on the \"big screen,\" is true in the case of From Justin to Kelly. The production value is professional and many of the dance numbers took long hours and hours to practice and to get right. Still, nobody cares. The movie itself (on paper) was a joke to begin with. There are only a handful of lines worth hearing through this 90 minute movie. The rest can be considered pop-culture junk or better yet, left overs that nobody wants to have for dinner.",
      "rating": "2"
    },
    {
      "title": "Why, God?  Why?",
      "review": "Unlike some of the entries in the endless parade of crap reviewed on this site, you might actually have heard of \"From Justin to Kelly: The Tale of Two American Idols\". This name recognition could potentially raise two problems. First is the prospect that you might already be familiar with the movie and thus take issue with something incorrect I might write. This differs from a review of \"Idiot Vampire Movie #277\" or whatever other nonsense I write about, where only four people on the planet have seen the movie in its entirety and I could have written the entire thing using a Ouija board without anyone knowing better. The second problem might be that you have actually seen the movie and so this review is redundant. Of course, anyone who watched this movie probably had enough pent up self loathing that they have already ridden the vein pain train in a lukewarm bathtub. In which case, congratulations on being dead! It is obvious you didn't quite make it into Heaven, which has a standing gag order against anything related to \"American Idol\". Better luck next time.What do you get when you take two flash-in-the-pan celebrities from a reality TV show and fling them in front of a camera without any lessons in screen acting, line reading, or simulating basic human emotion? \"From Justin to Kelly\" decided to find out. I suppose it's fitting that one of the worst shows on television today would have managed to spawn a Hollywood film that manages to raid the lint traps of sheer ineptitude so severely that it makes \"Battlefield Earth\" look like a sci-fi epic for the ages. Not only could neither Justin nor Kelly act their way out of a paper bag, but they wouldn't be qualified to deliver bag lunches to the other soap actors on set. Thankfully, one half of the dynamic duo has already returned to blissful obscurity. We can only hope this movie will soon follow. I am not sure if this movie is taking place in an alternate timeframe where Kelly was never discovered and instead was forced to perform to audiences numbering in the single digits, or if it's supposed to take place in 2007 when the same will probably be true.I suppose I can't fault the producers of \"American Idol\" for wanting to make another quick buck off their inexplicably popular TV show. Nor can I really fault two okayish singers lucky enough to land a starring role in a movie out of the blue because they weren't as horrible as everyone else. Someone has to be responsible for this mess, though, and I guess the most obvious blame falls on the people who voted Justin and Kelly into their positions as the final two American Idols: namely, the American public. This is all your fault, jerks. You should be ashamed.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "This is sad",
      "review": "This is a poor attempt to capitalize on the popularity of the American Idol show.  Unfortunately they chose to use the people rejected from the show as cast.  Save the ticket fee this one comes out on video in July.  Or you can keep an eye on the Late, Late, Late Show, you will see this one with its twin Glitter.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "I can't believe I watched it.",
      "review": "I was forced to go see this with a friend for her birthday. I knew it would be dumb but thought that it would at least be something to laugh at. It was one of those rare movies that is too bad even for perverse entertainment. As it began I thought well the story will be stupid but maybe it will have good songs. The songs were the worst part! The transitions into these musical numbers were so awkward. And the songs themselves were not remotely entertaining. Kelly comes off as likable in the movie but I grew to despise every other character in the space of 15 minutes. I don't see this becoming a cult classic. It also made me feel relieved that I never went to Florida for Spring Break. Kelly Clarkson is a sweet girl but she should stick to singing and get a new agent.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "So bad, its good.",
      "review": "This is, without a doubt, the most awful movie I have ever seen. And yet I absolutely love it. The first time I saw any of it, I caught it half way through on TV when I had a friend over. We fell in love with it, and checked 6 video stores for it. We rented it, and laughed ourselves silly. It's stupid, the acting is awful, the music is cheesy, and the whole thing is very clearly a quick attempt at making money. But the awfulness is so laughable, that it's actually worth watching. Don't pop this into your DVD player expecting something amazing. Cause you're not gonna get it. But it's a wonderfully terrible bubblegum movie. If you see it for sale, buy it, it tends to be under $7 and it's a great bad movie to watch. Highly recommended only because of it's awfulness.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "The guiltiest pleasure",
      "review": "There is illusion, this is a terrible movie. But for some odd reason it's my kind of terrible movie. From the rushed execution, bad performances, amateur and confused direction, interesting choreography that most people dont seem to be on point with to the bad performances. From justin to Kelly is a gem. Capitalizing on the American Idol craze at the time. It's a modern take on beach films. The characters are all pretty annoying. Even though Clarkson shows some promise Anika Noni Rose is the best of the bunch and went on to have a full fledged career from Dreamgirls to the princess and the frog. So if you feel like you might like this you should watch it. But if it seems like a bad idea, avoid it like the plague.",
      "rating": "6"
    },
    {
      "title": "So awful I ordered the DVD!",
      "review": "After reading many a statement online that From Justin To Kelly even surpasses the demonpsawn show that spawned it for being devoid of talent, I just had to see the horror for myself. Sadly, obtaining the DVD outside of America is quite a feat in itself. In point of fact, the film has never seen so much as the light of day outside of the States, which is a very bad sign in itself. Released at a time when the American Idol program had just gotten started with saturating us in its contestants' sameness, From Justin To Kelly is elegant proof that the smaller the budget, the bigger the fallout when your film fails to make it back. Produced on a mere twelve million dollars, FJTK presented us with an endless array of stupid dance sequences, stupid songs, and an incredibly stupid plot to string it all together. I guess they wanted to prove that William Hung was not the worst possible thing that could come out of the herd conformist display that is Idol. In order to spare you some agony, I will now try to recount the plot.FJTK begins with Kelly performing a number in a Texan bar, to the delight of what appears to be the only audience member. When finished, she is approached by friends to go on a trip with them to Florida for Spring break. Characterisation is not exactly a strong suit for this film. Kelly's accomplices consist of Bland Black Girl and Anorexic White Girl Who Feels Compelled To Steal Any Guy Whom Kelly Develops An Interest In. With friends like those, who needs a personality? Anyway, things take a turn for the worst when Justin, accompanied by slightly less bland but even more daft friends, arrive at the same beach. The first of many mass song and dance numbers ensues, and thus we get the first of many strange face-pulling contests. At one point in this beach musical number, Kelly looks as if she is going to distend her jaw and devour Justin whole. Professional actors these ain't. Of course, even an eighty-minute film cannot keep going without some semblance of a plot, and what a doozy FJTK offers.Much of the plot in FJTK concerns itself with the fact that Justin wants Kelly, Kelly wants Justin, and Kelly's anorexic friend wants to keep them apart for some reason. Well-scripted this ain't. Coming off as an extended episode of one of those family sitcoms that enjoyed a brief revival in the 1990s, FJTK barely has enough plot to sustain twenty-three minutes. So a lot of padding with musical numbers takes place. The thing with musical numbers in film is that there needs to be a logical progression from the dialogue into the music. When characters burst into song at the drop of a hat, it is jarring, and generally lessens the impact. And that is probably the biggest of the problems FJTK faces. Not only are the musical numbers insipid and bland, they also have no logical flow from the rest of the film. The plot literally comes to a standstill whilst the characters sing, dance, and pull the kind of faces people usually make in order to deliberately ruin shots. The words \"cash in\" spring to mind.Fortunately, FJTK did accomplish one task. It sorted out the genuine talent from the hangers-on where American Idiot was concerned. With the film all but buried, Kelly Clarkson put it all behind her and concentrated on a recording career. Not that I would go out of my way to listen to her recordings, but she at least seems to be branching out and exploring a wider variety of material. Justin Guarini, on the other hand, seems to have disappeared off the face of the Earth, which is probably just as well after the demon yawn face he pulls during one classic(ally bad) number during FJTK. About the only other individual to survive association with the project was Anika Noni Rose, and I think that was mainly because she hung around in the background, not really standing out in any fashion. Brian Dietzen, however, takes out the prize for the most insipid, irritating character of the piece. Every time this man opens his mouth, I feel like I want to punch him. Although that might inspire another pathetic song and dance number.So FJTK occupies a place of pride in my DVD collection. I drag it out whenever someone tries to tell me they know what a bad film is. I have even sat through the extended version, and listened to the audio commentary. It is just too bad that we no longer have MST3K, as a riffing of FJTK would probably be worth front-row seating. Most people would not dare admit having seen this film to another human being, but I am different. I am proud of the fact that I have seen the lowest that Hollywood can possibly sink, and believe me, FJTK is exactly that. Other films might come out that are worse, or more entertaining in a bad way, but FJTK is literally the lowest point. It was conceived for no other purpose than to wring more money out of a lowest-common-denominator-rules \"talent\" quest, and its makers did not even deem it worthy of an effort commensurate with such an atrocious goal. If nothing else, it serves as a great lesson in the duality of art: for every renaissance, there is a time of stagnation.Needless to say, I gave From Justin To Kelly a one out of ten. Easily the most insipid film you will see in your lifetime, it is even a disgrace to bad cinema.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "pretty decent movie.. just kidding.  Despicable.",
      "review": "Even though I voted a 1 out of 10, I actually would vote this movie as 1.5... it was actually a little better than I anticipated after hearing about what a monstrosity this movie was. I decided against giving it a 2 though because my fingers simply did not allow me to do so.. I would have probably had to cut off my own fingers and dip them in vinegar for cleansing after if I dared to commit such a sin. During this movie, I wanted to shout out \"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?\" because even after careful scrutinization and deliberating, I had no @#%@^#$ idea. This, dare I say, film (this could hardly be considered anything close to an movie) was similar to papers that I half-assed in middle school and after reading over them, seeing ridiculous contradictions and errors blatantly present and being too damn lazy to edit it and handing it in to the teacher for a crap grade. The script was that bad. There were no transitions between anything. literally. The climax of the entire movie was about 5 seconds long and all the problems within the movie were resolved in a few short sentences. Horrible. Disgusting. Despicable. Hold on a sec while I go rupture my brain with a sledge hammer.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Hannah Montana is more hedonistic...",
      "review": "Backing my courageous assertion that I must watch everything and anything I come across, here is From Justin to Kelly. This 2003 \"musical\" is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. Penned by Kim Fuller, the brother of American Idol creator Simon Fuller, From Justin to Kelly features Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini partying it up during one of the lamest spring breaks on record.Is this some sort of elaborate joke? Can a movie actually be this bad? What the hell is Clarkson wearing? Why, dear Jesus, why?Clarkson stars in this catastrophe as some sort of downhome Texas waitress named Kelly. She's the most conservative of her three friends. The other two are flat stereotypes: one is a shifty and confusingly manipulative blonde girl (Katherine Bailess) and the other is the token black friend (Anika Noni Rose). The two girls convince Kelly that she needs to take some time off from singing and waiting tables in this bar, so they head to Fort Lauderdale.In Fort Lauderdale, Guarini is the inventively-named Justin. See? Justin and Kelly, just like on TV! Justin is some sort of party promoter and he also hangs out with two stereotypes: a nerd (Brian Dietzen) meeting a girl from the enchanted and apparently still profound internet and some buff loser (Greg Siff). Justin and Kelly \"meet\" in a stupid dance number and fall in love, but the confusingly manipulative blonde \"friend\" of Kelly's gets in the way. Will Justin and Kelly overcome the befuddling text messages and strange overtures?From Justin to Kelly plays out like a teen movie written and produced by people who were teens about 78 years ago. There's this preposterous attempt to \"understand\" teen culture, but this drivel makes High School Musical look like Gone with the Wind. There are \"dance\" numbers, \"songs\" and \"song-and-dance\" numbers. The stereotypes fit in the right places and the movie's obligatory scoundrel turns out to be a Machiavellian curiosity that still leaves as one of Kelly's best friends.The \"songs\" in From Justin to Kelly are bad. The \"dancing\" is bad. The \"acting\" is bad. The \"screenplay\" is bad. The \"characters\" are bad. The \"scenery\" is bad. The \"camerawork\" is bad. The \"direction\" is bad. The \"titles\" are bad. The \"end credits\" are bad. Any \"animal actors\" are bad. The \"food\" is bad. Everything, and I mean everything, is bad.Brandon, the aforementioned buff loser, raps. The nerd meets a strange- looking girl from the internet. Kelly and Justin sing on a boat. Kelly sings a song holding her purse walking down the beach after leaving a bar without her purse. There's a bald steroid freak, apparently, and a dude that looks to be about 45 hanging around moaning about losing his girlfriend to somebody he never lost his girlfriend to. There's a whipped cream bikini contest that isn't the least bit interesting. Seriously.This is spring break zaniness for the Disney set, an imagined and hopeful view of what people in their twenties are up to when all bets are off and the night can cover the sins of the day. Hannah Montana is more hedonistic. Or so I've heard.At the end of the day, I found myself somewhat proud of the grand achievement of having made it through From Justin to Kelly. I felt like I had accomplished something spectacular, like I had really done the world some sort of service. Any of my other failings were quickly glossed over by the realization that I made it. Any sense of inadequacy was gone. I made it. I lived to tell.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Hey my great British citizens. I watched this horrible horrible nasty piece of crap so that you don't ever have to.",
      "review": "Yeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Oh how we cheered long and hard when American Idol were announcing that they were going to make a movie based on the two previous champions in each series. Didn't we all think it would be fantastic that Kelly Clarkson and Justin would get their name in lights in a musical picture! How we were desperate to see what would surely be a masterpiece! But of course if we knew how the movie would turn out, we'd proffered them to stick to singing.Wait a minute....we already DID prefer that! Because you and I both know folks that American Idol absolutely completely and totally sucks. But of course, Robert Iscove was too heartless to listen to our pleas and distributed this disaster to US theatres.From Justin to Kelly is, yes thats right, another graduate from the pop stars film project university. Like fellows Mariah, Usher and J'lo; Justin and Kelly have mastered the art of bad film making. Terrible acting, predictable plot, shameful lip syncing, poor direction and vapid sugar coated soundtrack, marketed for imbeciles and twits.From Justin to Kelly is a bad bad movie. It sucked. It's not top ten bad but it's not far outside.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Proof Positive: No Limit to Human Stupidity",
      "review": "OK, now that the court case is over (verdict: accidental self-mutilation), we can confess. We did it as a joke, really. Our friend had said that he thought \"Troll 2\" was \"OK,\" so we switched that DVD out for \"From Justin to Kelly,\" just for a giggle. I mean, how were we to know?And then he watched it while we were all in the next room.The first 2 minutes were OK, and then it happened. He suddenly jumped out of his chair, running around the room, tore of his shorts and chewed off his own nuts! Then, screaming wildly, he ran across the room, right through the plate glass French windows, and made his way across the road, dripping blood and yelling wildly. He then rubbed his face rapidly across the barbed wire fence and was whacking himself on the back of the head with a medium-sized rock, screaming, \"Take it away! No more, no more! Please, no more!\"Imagine our surprise when he then ran into the road and mooned an oncoming 18-wheeler - which flattened him. When we reached him, he was on the ground, oozing blood, bones sticking out from everywhere but he seemed happy. He was whispering, \"Thank you God, thank you.\" Apart from the irreversible brain damage, severe tic and desire to eat possum vomit laced with razor blades (he says it helps the pain), doctors are hopeful that he will live out his life in mediocrity. The morphine and thorazine is helping.Funny thing is, when we crush his fingers with pliers 'just for fun', he thinks he's on Miami Beach and breaks into the most God-awful songs about someone called Kelly! Weird.SWAT arrived minutes after what we now refer to as, 'the incident', cordoned the neighborhood and after a few hours, managed to remove \"From Justin to Kelly\" from the DVD player with only a few casualties and four suicides when one of the team accidentally hit the 'Play' button on the DVD. Last we heard, the disk is under heavy guard by the DoD and is being called, \"…the most devastating weapon known to Mankind.\"Did you know the average IQ of planet Earth is a mere 34? When the US ripped off the British TV show \"Stars In Their Eyes\" and relabeled it, 'American Idol', the IQ dropped another 5 points. When they tried grubbing a few more greenbacks by making \"From Justin to Kelly\" it dropped another 10 points.My take is this; any moron who not only watches 'American Idol', but then deliberately goes out and watches a movie made about American Idol, deserves exactly what they get. This is Proof Positive that there is no limit to human stupidity.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Rolling In Hysterics...Or Was I Hyperventilating?",
      "review": "First of all,even giving this atrocity \"one\" star is being way too kind! I remember movies released in my teen years (the '80s) that were a direct insult to the intelligence of teenagers,but I will say they at least had a \"somewhat\" conceivable point! I sat with a dull glazed look in my eyes,cemented there out of boredom and just utter disbelief!This movie put me in mind of when they tried to do a Village People movie (\"Can't Stop The Music\"),just Hollywood once again jumping down the throat of the latest \"big thing\" before it gets old. I can see all the kids & teens who more than likely pestered their parents to give them $$ to see this waste of celluloid! At least \"Can't Stop\".. etc. had better songs and choreography,heck,even better humor! Any young person who \"liked\" this film,check back in a few years and tell me you''ll still feel the same!I also could compare this to the \"Beach Blanket\" movies of Frankie Avalon and Annette Funnicello but that would be an insult to them and their films. \"Justin and Kelly\" makes Frankie and Annette's outings look like \"Dead Poet's Society\"! I'd go on about what happens in this movie but nothing does or...if it did,I have completely forgotten it!Lastly,I recently saw a copy of this film at my local \"used\" music (records/tapes/CD's) & movie store and it was a mere 99 cents! Tune in not too far from now,you wont be able to \"give\" this movie away! Of course,the fact that it starred non-actors should have gave away that it was fiasco-bound! (Oh,by the way,I only saw this because I was at a neighbor's and their kids were watching it,like it was an Orson Wells work of genius!)",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "I've seen worse, but it is still an awful film...",
      "review": "Now I admit it, there was a time when I did listen to Kelly Clarkson's music. I do like her voice, and the melodies were memorable and the lyrics catchy, but overtime the appeal has diminished. And it wasn't helped by watching this movie, which I actually saw to see whether Clarkson was any good as an actress. My conclusion is that she is a talented singer, but an actress, oh well. Her chemistry with her co-star is rather bland, and Justin Guarini has an acting style that feels forced and unnatural. The characters are never that likable either, they seem clichéd and artificial at best. The scenery is nice enough but the cinematography goes at odd angles and the editing is haphazard. The dialogue is terrible, I haven't seen such inept directing and choreography in a long time and as for story, forget it. The best asset is the soundtrack but even that felt as though it was there for the sake of it. Overall, an awful film but I have seen worse. 1/10 Bethany Cox",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "so bad it actually physically hurts.",
      "review": "upon viewing this movie my eyes and ears begain to bleed uncontrollably and i was overcome and completely immobilized from unnaturally violent pains in my stomach and chest. They say my spine may never heal and so many of my teeth shattered I'll need a whole new set. The video cassette burst into flames and left my house a smoldering mess of ashes. The doctors and nurses from the emergency room were so repulsed by my appearance that they told me i was no longer welcome in their hospital. Now thanks to my warped bone structure, hideous scars and disfigured face I can't hold down a job, find a girlfriend, or make any new friends at all. Justin and Kelly have managed to create a movie that is so bad it's actually extremely dangerous to watch.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "To think, I actually watched the Extended Version. (Some Spoilers)",
      "review": "Is \"From Justin to Kelly\" bad? Yes. Is it an atrocity? No.My friends and I rented FJtK with the hopes of seeing one of the worst films of all time, an unintentional laugh riot that would put the stinkbombs of Mystery Science Theater 3000 to shame. Unfortunately that's not what we got.\"From Justin to Kelly\" tells the story of, hey, wouldn't you know, Justin and Kelly, young hipsters who find love while partying at Spring Break. A couple wacky missteps lead to a meet cute in the girls' restroom, and after Justin loses Kelly's cell phone number he tries just about anything to win her heart, almost all with disastrous results. Will she realize he's the one for her before Spring break ends? (Take a guess...)It sounds like a fun, simple story, right? Unfortunately the main plot thread is so flimsy there are several other stories interwoven to pad out the film, all of which focus on other characters that are more easily identified with their roles than their actual names. There's the Internet Geek, who \"hilariously\" keeps missing his dates with his chat room sweetie. There's the Southern Slut, who tries to sabotage Justin and Kelly's relationship but Just Wants To Be Loved. There's the Sassy Black Girl, who romances the hunky Carlos and sneaks onto the \"Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights\" set with him. Then there's the Studly Capitalist, whose get-rich-quick schemes keep getting busted by that one frigid policewoman who just might be a total hottie under that ponytail. None of these little subplots are the least bit interesting, but hey, they make Justin and Kelly's story seem that much better by comparison.There are several reasons why this movie fails. For starters, it's a weak homage to all the beach musicals of decades past, and since it's played totally straight, scenes like Justin battling a rival for Kelly's affections in a hovercraft race are ridiculous rather than amusing. Second, the Spring Break pictured here is suspiciously free of any alcohol or \"Girls Gone Wild\" cameramen, and even racy activities like whipped cream bikini contests are as wholesome as apple pie, or Kelly Clarkson's image. Third, it's a bad comedy. Bad drama at least can give you some laughs, but bad comedy is just painful. Finally we come to the music, as it should be no surprise to anyone reading this that \"From Justin to Kelly\" was only made to capitalize on Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson's popularity after the original \"American Idol.\" The songs are forgettable, but not groan-inducing like the ones in other bad musicals like \"Grease 2.\" Aside from covers of \"Vacation\" and \"That's The Way I Like it\" I couldn't give you the titles of any of the songs featured. And that, to me, is what separates \"From Justin to Kelly\" from the other MST3K fodder; it's a waste of film, but so completely forgettable it's not worth all the fuss.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "I seriously love this movie so much!",
      "review": "The first time I saw this, I thought \"what a huge heap of garbage! Poor Kelly!\" But I watched it again.... and I fell in love with it.The opening scene is cute, though the girls reason for taking Kelly to Florida is lame. They could have come up with something better than their \"charter airline went bankrupt and all the other flights were booked\". Seriously.Opening Credits ~ Song: \"Vacation\" by Kelly Clarkson\"The Luv (the Bounce)\" an all cast members dancing and singing jamboree. It's poppy and fun. Kelly looks cute in the scene where she sings to Justin.Cue Brandons Rap -- and the beginning of a series of moments with Brandon and Officer Cutler. A continuing movie theme.Cue \"Forever Part of Me\" - given Justin and Kelly just met, the song doesn't make much sense, but the scene is cute.Clichéd meeting: Kelly heads to the bathroom, Justin gets harassed by some girls, Justin flees -- into the ladies bathroom. Where Kelly is. Convenient. Funny moment where Kelly helps Justin escape the bathroom and gives him her number, which gets wet and ruined.There are then moments then where the villain of the piece, Alexa, launches into her attempts to keep Justin and Kelly apart. These attempts aren't entirely successful, and Justin and Kelly end up on a boat together. Cue \"Timeless\", where they sing about love. If you're watching the DVD, the commentary is quite amusing at this part of the movie. Kelly makes fun of herself. Justin walks Kelly home, they have an awkward moment, to kiss or not?Kelly is bubbly about her previous day with Justin. Cue \"Brighter Star\". A song NOT in the theatrical release but on the extended edition DVD. One of my favorite songs, and is reminiscent of \"Summer Lovin\" in Grease. The girls dancing is a bit lackluster though. Alexa attempts to convince Kelly that Justin is too different for her. When Kelly doesn't listen, Alexa sets about on another bout of \"destroy Justin & Kelly\".Cue \"Wish Upon A Star\", Alexa's song. Which I think was placed in the movie to make Alexa seem a more sympathetic character. Doesn't really work. Especially given what she does next to her supposed friend!!The next day at Brandons bash, Kelly and Kaya show up and the song \"Madness\" launches. A fun little song, where Kelly and Kaya push lots of guys into the pool. I utterly LOVE Kelly's skirt! Look out for it.Alexa's current plan is currently in motion, and a guy shows up and kisses Kelly, breaking Justins heart. Cue Justins only solo song- \"With Love From Me To You\". Another NOT in the theatrical release. An awesome song, that Justin does well- I have no idea why they cut. Given the movie IS titled \"From Justin to Kelly\" - this song is a love letter, from Justin to Kelly, so should have been included but wasn't.Cue some more nastiness from Alexa. She kisses Justin, lies to Kelly, and sets about wreaking more destruction. Some friend!Kelly and Justin then have a heated argument and part, after which however, Kelly finds out what Alexa did.Cue \"Anytime\", a song from Kelly's first album, \"Thankful\". Nearing the end of the song, Justin arrives with Alexa who tells them what she did and apologizes. Justin and Kelly talk and singing resumes, with Justin singing (the original version of the song is not a duet but I wish it had been- their voices together are something sublime). As the song ends, they kiss. These two have amazing chemistry, the kiss is pretty powerful.Next day is the final day in Florida. We launch into the movies final musical number, \"Thats the Way I Like It\". Much like in \"The Luv (the Bounce)\", each of the respective cast get their own singing line. There is mass dancing. Watch Kelly singing her own line, Kelly dancing with her back against Justin, gyrating in a VERY sensual manner. He pulls back her hair and runs one hand down her arm and holds her hand. It's kind of erotic for a PG13 movie! Makes you wonder if all the rumors of them dating were true.Finally, the song finishes.... The credits launch ... \"Sugar\"; performed by Justin and Kelly. And the movies over!There are many funny moments, the songs are fun. Despite being voted as \"The Worst Movie Musical in 20 years\", I don't think its as abysmal as \"Grease 2\".It's incredibly cheesy, with many deviations from the main story, Kelly is utterly cute, Alexa makes the villain you love to hate, Kaya and Carlos are kind of pointless, as are Eddie and Brandon, but they add their own kooky moments to the story and maybe the movie wouldn't work as well without those little moments. If you can get a hold of the Special Edition DVD watch it with commentary by Kelly, Justin and the director. Lots of interesting trivia and very cute.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Wasn't Horrific",
      "review": "This movie wasn't horrific, as long as you can suspend for a moment your disbelief than anyone anywhere just breaks out into song during moments of their life.  However, that aside, and aside from the script being sort of a weak re-hash of old mistaken-identity, evil-friend love stories, you must admit that Kelly is one hot babe.  I'd see the movie again on some lonely weekend if there were no sheep.  Are there sheep?",
      "rating": "6"
    },
    {
      "title": "Only watchable for one reason",
      "review": "May contain spoilers!Okay, the reason this got a 4 (which normally would have been lower) is because of a few things that make this movie not AS bad as some of these reviews say. Most are for nostalgic reasons.I saw this in probably 2004-05 when I was in middle school, and decided to pick it up from Blockbuster, just because. At this time in my life, it was this fun spring break movie that was entertaining to watch with my friends. This was mostly due to the simple plot, all the fun going on and the allure of being in Miami ( which IS fun, I had already been). Back then, I didn't really see anything wrong with it, but I wasn't the best judge of acting.Now that I've watched it in my early 20's, for the first time in ages, I feel like I can give it a proper review. Yikes, it's pretty cringe-y. So first you have the acting. Kelly's actually starts out okay to me, and is decent despite no acting roles, but then it kind of goes from bad to worse after that. Everyone else is not too too bad, Justin is slightly better than Kelly, but Katherine Bailess's accent is OVERWHELMINGLY annoying. And I'm from Alabama! I just wanted her to stop. Besides that, you will want to punch her character a thousand times, and then you wonder how Kelly and Kaya (Anika Noni Rose) are even friends with someone like that. Another downside is the musical numbers, the only one that's kind of fun/funny is the beginning number on the beach, and all the others are hard to watch- the lip syncing, the actual songs themselves... everything.A few of the things I like, still, are the vacation atmosphere, and, well.. that's pretty much all. Honorable mentions are Anika Noni Rose's acting as Kaya ( she gives the best performance out of everyone, IMO) especially given her material to work with and her choice of guys is the most believable/ most worth investing in; also, Brian Dietzen (pre-NCIS) with his sunburn and woman troubles is somewhat funny.Guys are going to hate this no matter what because it's already bad, they tend to hate musicals (like mine does) and it's about crushes and love. The only thing they might watch this for is the women on the beach.If you want to relive childhood a little because you remember watching it then, that's the only reason why you might want to continue watching it later in life, seeing as that's my only reason. A lot of times we can watch things that aren't good because they bring back some sort of sentimental value, even though they kind of suck.Other than the few things I mentioned, it's a waste of time if none of these themes appeal to you at all.",
      "rating": "4"
    },
    {
      "title": "Disney's Spring Breakers",
      "review": "In the 1,516 seasons of American Idol, I have yet to see more than a 30-second clip or ad for the show. I wonder if that show's as bad as From Justin to Kelly.Probably not, but, then again, I also have never seen any of the High School Musicals. I somehow imagine if those yutes went to spring break, From Justin to Kelly would be the result.This movie truly makes me want to say: REALLY? out loud and very loud. The music is terrible, the choreographed dances amateurish, the story nonexistent, the plot unoriginal, the chemistry vacant and worst of all……..Justin's hair.Like a lot of the torture I've witnessed in the Saw movies, I had to look away whenever he was on screen. His hair was so terrible, so disgusting, it wasn't even a laughable part of this unintentionally hilarious \"feel-good\" musical.In this Rated PG, but should've been G, romp, we have teens to early 20s kids pretend that swear words and true sexuality doesn't exist, especially during Spring Break. To put it in perspective, this is the 2003 equivalent of the I Love Lucy's two beds for married couples in the 1950s.Basically, two Disney characters briefly meet and have, ah-hem, chemistry (or so they tell us) and spend the rest of the movie trying to hook-up (meaning, just have a convo) while someone tries to keep them apart.I understand this movie was planned before it had a script and before it even had a cast – so I guess also before it had a title. It all shows. It was thrown together last minute and it will go down as one of the worst excuses for a TV/Movie tie-in ever.Do NOT watch this. It doesn't even fall in the \"so bad, it's good\" category. And unbelievably, it's only 81 minutes. The songs, acting, fake smiles, dialogue and bad attempts at making a Spring Break look wholesome were crimes against humanity.* * * Final thoughts: I am mad at you, How Did This Get Made? podcast. You made me watch this and even with your fantastic recap, it has scarred me for life.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Worst. Movie. Ever.",
      "review": "As an avid hater of both Kelly and Justin, I felt it necessary to rent the movie so I could write a nice, scathing review on it for another website. It was even worse than I'd expected. Disorganized script, sub-sub-par acting, nonexistent art direction, horrendous costumes, overwrought dancing, clichéd lyrics, and a general consensus that it's truly deserving of the #2 slot in the Bottom 100 Movies list. Worse still, we all knew that it would suck, even before it came out. Should you choose to rent this, I suggest you get some intense psychiatric therapy. If, after that, you still want to see it, make sure you have a good stock of beer with you. It's the only thing that will save you.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "These voting results are a travesty!",
      "review": "The IMDb voting results for this movie are an absolute joke! This movie currently ranks #7 on the all-time worst movies list. Can anyone honestly tell me that there have been 6 movies in the history of the world that were worse than this? Some of the movies currently ranked as being worse than this one were foreign films, which were probably subtitled, meaning that one would have to have read dialogue on the screen. That would require rubbing at least 2 brain cells together, which is more cerebral activity than this movie generated during its entire duration. I nearly went into a coma from watching this piece of tripe. My only consolation is that this quote-unquote film will serve as the entirety of the insufferable Justin's film legacy. Aaaaaaah.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "WHAT THE F*** WAS FOX THINKING!?",
      "review": "I'm sorry but Fox Network must have been high on crack or something, because this is the worst movie in the history of the world! Quoting Jay Leno, \"Scientist discovered the smallest increment of time... the time it takes for 'From Justin To Kelly' to come out on video.\"",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "You have to see it to believe it... or don't see it, and take my word",
      "review": "When I sat down to watch From Justin to Kelly, I knew it had a not so kind reputation among IMDb. It has an incredibly low rating and is in the Bottom 100. Still, that does not mean I wouldn't enjoy it. I have liked a lot of \"feel good, girly\" films that many hate such as Gigli, Glitter and Crossroads and I always clear my mind and give any film a chance at impressing me, and sometimes people are just way too harsh on films that are merely a cute, fun time. This film, however, is not the case. It is as bad as it's made out to be, and I'll tell you why.The acting is stale from every cast member. No one puts on a believable or even cheesy likable performance, including the main two \"stars\", which you think they would be able to muster some acting talent being the finalists of American Idol's first season... (joking). Whose idea was it to make a film off singers from a reality TV contest? The plot? There isn't one. A bunch of party thirsty teens that do nothing more than consume space on the screen and run around insipidly throwing outdated teenage slang here and there, not putting on a show attention-grabbing enough to interest children, teenagers, or adults. Don't even get me started on the songs and dance scenes. Oh my sweet Jesus, all every song does is occupy time, nothing more. They are all nowhere near catchy, and the choreography is some of the worst I have seen in any movie, ever. Even the sets are dull and completely opposite of breathtaking, and the direction is honestly home-video worthy at times.So basically, there were no redeeming qualities about this film. I am lighthearted, and like lots of movies people consider bad, and can usually laugh at films that I myself find bad. Not one chuckle, or smile, or any emotion ran across my face while watching this movie. It really is that bland and uninspiring, I felt robbed of the runtime after watching it and felt I could have done something more useful with my time like watch leaves fall. I don't plan on ever watching it again.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Few movies have ever been made that could possibly claim less value.",
      "review": "I've been curious about this movie for 20 years. I worked in a local video store when it was released; its infamy was immediate. I never had any intention of watching, but as a cinephile there comes a certain point where inquisitiveness overcomes good judgment. 'Ishtar,' 'North,' 'Showgirls' - sometimes you just have to see cinematic notoriety for yourself. Yes, it's a transparent cash grab; yes, Kelly Clarkson has apparently said in retrospect that she knew it was awful, but she was contractually obligated to participate. Yes, the very premise, scenario, and setting scream \"vapid\": a \"musical\" romantic comedy, set during \"spring break,\" which even as a real-life cultural concept is a black hole of intelligence, meaning, value for which anyone should be embarrassed to even live on the same planet, let alone be involved in. Did 'From Justin to Kelly' ever actually have a chance of being any good? Almost surely not. Should anyone ever watch it? Maybe if you're masochistic, or prone to lapses in judgment. Otherwise, no.In kindness, occasionally there might be a scattered line or two that's mildly clever, and one might say that some of the singing is easy on the ears. Some of the choreography, and hair and makeup work, are easy on the eyes - though some of it also plainly inspires a skeptical \"what?\" Beyond these, one must necessarily either pity those who had a hand in this, or despise them. From the ground up Kim Fuller's screenplay is absolute tripe almost wholly bereft of any substance or heart; his work on 'Spice World' was masterful by comparison. Whether one wishes to blame Fuller, editors Tirsa Hackshaw and Casey O. Rohrs, director Robert Iscove, the producers, or someone else or some combination thereof, the pacing is forced and unnatural. The cast are coerced into small, inane, empty corners. The dialogue is rancid and hokey, the characters are obnoxious and hollow, and the scene writing and narrative alike are excruciatingly insipid, inauthentic, and ham-handed, 100% flimsy fluff. Too much of the music is just bland, sterile, soulless refuse. I suppose Iscove's direction is technically sound, and this is otherwise well made from a technical standpoint, but what does that matter?Romantic comedies aren't my favorite genre, but even if they're not perfect they can be earnestly worthwhile: fun, funny, heart-warming, charming. 'From Justin to Kelly' is none of this. It is the opposite of any of this. There was no sincerity in the endeavor from the start, and there is none in the feature as it presents. Whatever value it could possibly claim can be found elsewhere, in far greater quantities, without having to suffer through the vacant, pointless, fruitless, idle nothings. I suppose there are folks out there who might find some kernel of entertainment in this - presumably diehard fans of 'American Idol' or Clarkson - yet given how this is nothing but a cash-in, and how to hear Clarkson sing we have to endure everything else this represents, I have to believe that the feature is altogether insulting even for such fans. Please take the advice of someone who caved in to curiosity and watched a movie she knew would be awful: you don't need to see this. No one does. 'From Justin to Kelly' sits squarely at the bottom of the barrel, and seems to actively try to find its way below even that.Avoid.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Nostalgia",
      "review": "I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. It reminds me of being 20 again! I loved karaoke and clubbing back then which was influenced by American Idol, music videos and other cheese like this. It is not the worst movie ever, but it is corny. This is true to early 2000's culture, and belongs in that category of teen movies (by Netflix) or something of that ilk. Enjoyable fluff!",
      "rating": "5"
    },
    {
      "title": "Good dancing",
      "review": "This movie was not bad. It wasn't all i expected...but the dancing was good. There was some editing and the audio to some of the songs wasn't that great, but that might have just been at my theater. Does anyone know if they are putting out a soundtrack? I would recommend to anyone to get in the beach partying mood!",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Most people just didn't get it.",
      "review": "I watched this movie after reading how awful it is for some viewers. The plot was just a little misunderstood. Most people didn't get it, but this movie is revolutionary. Innovative, if you will.This movie wasn't made for entertainment, it was created for the sole purpose of punishing mankind (and womankind, OK?) for all their sins. And it did an outstanding job at that. So, 10.The government should utilize this movie towards the betterment of our society.Suggestion: Use it as a drunk-driving deterrent. Anybody who get caught driving drunk will be punished by forcing to watch this movie 5 times. We'll have safer roads in no time at all.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Why is this currently at the bottom, while HSM fairs OK",
      "review": "Anaconda 3 Freddy VS Jason Alien VS predator Alien 3 A Clockwork Orange (which is in the top 250) High School Musical High School Musical 2This is just to name a couple of movies off the top of my head that should come ahead of this movie as contender for worst movie of all time.Yes, I believe that this movie was very lame, and its not going to win any Oscars anytime soon, only no-one ever intended for it to. It was simply a fun spring break movie. I will give you this much that I only saw it because I love Kelly Clarkson so much, but when I actually sat down and watched it, it had some alright moments. These moments were mainly between Justin and Kelly, a lot of the other characters were a bit lame such as trying to make Eddie the comic relief, \"why would you have a coffee in the shower\" not funny, but I guess that's the nature of the film.Even though it wasn't made by Disney, it did have a very Disney feel to it, and yes I will concede that the acting is not that of Meryl Streep, however, unlike HSM the cast ranged from good voices (Brian Dietzen) to extraordinary (Justin Guarini and especially Kelly). and I have to say I even enjoyed a couple, such as \"timeless\" and \"anytime\".In conclusion, while the movie may seem a little lame and corny, that's what it is, and it knows it, unlike films like repo : the genetic opera, which try to be serious and are just lame. So basically don't give this movie as much a hard time, it's not as bad as people are saying.",
      "rating": "6"
    },
    {
      "title": "The director needs to be shot!",
      "review": "I watched this for 20 minutes and it was unwatchable! Worst film ever made! This point is proved when you know that Kelly Clarkson and the gay sideshow bob were forced into doing this film.After watching this I really just want to go die in a hole which is really what the director should do!Seriously from minute one this 'movie' contains scenes that kids should not be able to watch!Jokes aside, the director should seriously consider in changing this film from U to 18 rated!!!Ps thank you makers of from Justin to Kelly, you have scarred me for life!!!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Awful.Just depressing.",
      "review": "This was one of the worst films ever made. Who really thought that you could actually make money off of a bad reality TV show. Three reasons why this movie is cheap... 1. Who actually thinks that some bar singer can actually afford to stay in a hotel for a week. 2. The plot line is so stupid. Spring break, girls, guys, back-stabbing friends, margaritas, dancing, beach, oh look, two American Idols! It doesn't fit. 3. This movie is a modern day musical? How cheap. Nobody that I know of wants to see teenage girls dancing around in bikinis. Only the biggest fans of American Idol are going to watch this crappy movie. They aren't even going to like it probably.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "From Justin to Kelly to the Trash Bin.",
      "review": "From Justin to Kelly (2003): Dir: Robert Iscove / Cast: Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, Katherine Bailess, Anika Noni Rose, Theresa San-Nicholas: Title suggests connection between two people who are led by misconception throughout the entire film. Cinematic garbage responsible for sending people into a faze of heavy drinking and severe counselling. Story is based upon a couple who grew famous through a program called American Idol and becomes one of the most embarrassing musicals since Xanadu. Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson meet in a girls washroom and spend the rest of the film victimized by wrong information and near misses. The dance numbers should be shown to prison inmates as a form of punishment. Half-hearted directing by Robert Iscove whose career contains such crap as She's all That and Boys and Girls. Justin and Kelly deliver performances that qualify for a stiff fine. The makers of American Idol can only hope that this pathetic showcase doesn't damage their reputation. Katherine Bailess plays Clarkson's best friend who is out to steal her man. Theresa San-Nicholas has a laughable role as a beach patrol officer who has the personality of a tub toy. What she should have stole was the script along with matches. Nobody else seems to come across as remotely intelligence either. Pointless garbage promoting American Idol but should be hacked into guitar picks. Score: 1 / 10",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Among the laziest and worst movies ever",
      "review": "It's one thing for a film to fail after an honest effort was put into it. Plenty of movies every year sound like good idea have blood sweat and tears put into them, only to tank. From Justin to Kelly is not one of these movies.This movie has \"screw it\" written all over it. Not one aspect of the movie looked professional, or had a hint of effort in it. When a movie starts with a screenplay as inept this one, the production usually reflects the writers lack of effort. And so we get From Justin to Kelly, a movie so bad I actually recommend fans of bad movies see it. It's that bad.An example of the unforgivable badness is a scene in which Kelly's ex-boyfriend shows up for no reported reason on spring break from Texas. This upsets Justin, and results in one of the worst scenes ever put to celluloid. The two have a sort of a a hovercraft race on the water with laundry baskets attached to the back of the hover-crafts. It is implied they may be playing a form of basketball in the ocean, with the laundry baskets being the rims. This sort of plot development is intellectually insulting and appalling. And it's not even the worst scene, that's how unremittingly bad this movie is.Surely this was the end of careers and families for people involved. I can't see how an unestablished movie maker could survive their name being connected to this movie. Kim Fuller got the writing credit on this, and already had \"Spice World\" under her belt, along with a string of TV series no one has ever heard of. That's probably the caliber of talent involved with this from top to bottom.Movies like this really are an insult to moviegoers. If you're not insulted, you're either stupid or you're laughing to hard too care (or you're asleep). Either way, there is no excuse for this film. I hope everyone involved with this travesty is proud, or at least got paid.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Terrible but can be enjoyed",
      "review": "This is the worst movie i have even seen but because of HBO terrible taste in showing this movie over and over again for the past month i have watched parts of this amazingly bad movie about 5 times. There is no question this movie is terrible but at least you can watch it and laugh your ass off wondering what in the f*** these horrible actors and actresses are doing to themselves. No matter how many times i see any one of the fully choreographed scenes equipped with its amazingly similar singing in each one i have to laugh and I find myself actually enjoying this terrible movie. All in all this is the worst movie but is easily enjoyed but making fun of it throughout the whole film.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Please...Get me tools...rusty dental tools",
      "review": "I think, given a choice between watching this film and performing a root canal on my own genitals with rusty dental tools, I would have to go ahead with the latter, so that at least I'd be unable to produce offspring who might have to suffer through this steaming pile of excrement. Compared to this, the makers of Grease, Grease 2, the Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, and heck, even that musical episode of Xena: Warrior Princess, should be shining up their Oscars and smiling for the camera. This movie is a perfect example of why things like American Idol need to stop. I can't tell you how sick I am of how these largely uncreative people get record deals, then crap out even more bad pop music and turds like this movie. At least when I see a Shaq movie, I know he had to work years to get to the NBA, be a superstar, and make s**tty movies while recording even worse rap albums. When I see singers like Mariah, Mick Jagger, etc, I know they struggled to the top to have the opportunities to fail miserably on screen. These people just showed up at American Idol auditions, sang (often badly) some songs, and had it handed to them. What say we all band together, get American Idol canceled, and make them work for it. Cuz then they'll never be famous, they'll never get a record deal cuz they can't write their own songs, and we will be spared all the bad movies and records they will no doubt produce and release.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "It's terrible but good...?",
      "review": "There's no doubt this movie is bad BUT it's so bad I enjoy it. The musical numbers are cringe. The plot isn't good but hey...all this makes it that much better.",
      "rating": "4"
    },
    {
      "title": "The Stinkers will have a field day with this film flop",
      "review": "Worse than we ever could have imagined, this film flop representsthe final ticking seconds of Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini's 15minutes of fame. This beach blanket bingo movie comes mightyclose to having a G rating. The story is tame and the music isLAME.This film is just a pitiful cash-in by the makers of \"American Idol\" totake even more of their viewers' money. The only saving grace:There is no soundtrack album ... YET!!!!!!!The Stinkers will have a field day with this movie come end of theyear awards time.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Best Movie i ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",
      "review": "i loved this movie, so what that the plot was predictable and the actors were bad they all looked sexy and that is all that matters. this musical shows up the likes of grease and makes them seem distincly ordinary. kelly was hot but justin was even hotter. i only wish that Gareth and Will had the same kinda on screen chemistry gosh you americans are so lucky. i cant wait until the sequel comes out which i heard a rumour that is was called 2 Justin 2 Kelly.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Childhood memories",
      "review": "This movie is still as cute as it was when I was a child. Such dork moments, and amazing ballads from Kelly. I still watch this movie and love every minute of it. This movie was made in 2003, so many people are huge critics of the time and they did not understand importance movies like this played for films such as high school musical, and other \" talentless\" films. Costumes of the time reflect the careless free feeling we all had during the early 2000's. It's sad to see people critique this movie so hard, it's a cheesy movie that was meant to be that way. I am now 30 years old and love the movie to this day.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "If you loved them on American Idol, you should like it.",
      "review": "OK, no one was expecting an epic here.  But if you loved them on American Idol, you should enjoy seeing them in this guilty pleasure movie.  Fondly remembering campy Annette and Frankie on the beach helps too.It's like several music videos strung together with a loose plot which puts Kelly and Justin in each other's arms by the end.  3 girls and 3 guys in Florida on spring break, some find romance, some don't.  At least all 3 girls didn't fall for all 3 guys.  Afraid I kept wishing the Kaya character would have been played by Tamyra Gray, but the gal who did was fine.  My friends dogged the clothes Kelly wore - said she made Texans look like they had bad taste.  Thought they were kinda cute myself.Idol fans - go and enjoy - but hurry.  I bet it's not around long.  Made me pop Kelly's great CD in the the car as I left and stop to pick up Justin's on the way home.",
      "rating": "6"
    },
    {
      "title": "Terrible Just Terrible",
      "review": "I went to see this film, a quickly made effort to capitalize on the \"American Idol\" stars, expecting it to be bad.. but hoping it could be fun anyway... I was wrong.. dead wrong.. Fortunately the film broke after about 45 minutes so I didn't have to sit through the entire travesty.. but from what I did see.. this film is perhaps the worst piece of cinematic trash ever conceived. Concocted as a \"beach party\" film like the old 50s movies... this film never gets off the ground.. The story (from the writer of \"Spice World\" no less) has something to do with spring break (though a sanitized \"G\" rated version of spring break).... but I never did make much sense of it.. the song choreography was dreadful and the direction atrocious, the worst possible framing of every shot... to hamper any enjoyment you might get out of the film.. the singing sequences should have been the thrust of the film but with the choreography bad and the lip-synching just plain terrible if anything it's laughable. Kelly Clarkson has least has some minuscule amount of screen presence, though her lack of acting experience is certainly noticeable.. Justin Guarini however is just plain awful. from the moment he walks on screen you want to hurl stuff at him... This is one guy whose 15 minutes are way way done. I'm sure that by now I have explained just how dreadfully bad this movie is.. take every bad film you've seen and watch them over and over again and you still won't experience the agony that is sitting through even five minutes of this movie. GRADE: F- (If I could think of a lower score I'd give it.)",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "From Worse to Horrible",
      "review": "No,From Justin to Kelly shouldn't be compared with the Godfather part 2,and no doubt there are a few good souls out there who actually liked the movie(The film's producer,director,writers,actors,and so forth).But putting a film on public display and hoping the public shall put out ten dollars or more to see that film well....You are entitled to little scrutiny from the public at large therefore....From Justin to Kelly is one of the worst films of all time!The film has horrible writing,unknown actors who can't act,poor editing,a terrible plot,and worst of all,having the two main stars with about as much good chemistry between them as cooking grease and red wine.Kelly Clarkson seems like an decent enough singer ,but the movie's designers went about as if she was playing an old maid,dressing her in some of the worst outfits ever for a young girl on spring break in Florida.You would think she going to the library instead going to the beach in this movie.Her battery mate,Justin,has to be one of the worst leading men for a movie ever.The word masculine does not even come close to describe him.As for their friends with their sub plots in the movie,the only question that mattered was what was the point to all this?If a movie is going to stink,at least it should have one thing going for it.For Justin to Kelly it is time,the movie is suppoose to be one hour and twenty one minutes long,but if you know something about movies,great movies seem short even if they are two hours or longer(Goodfellas),and horrible movies seem longer even if they are less than 90 minutes(From Justin to Kelly).Destined to be a comedy classic for all the wrong reasons,From Justin to Kelly is like buried treasure,a treasure that should buried deep underground never to be seen again.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "not so bad",
      "review": "It wasn't so bad. I wouldn't rate it as the worst movie ever. Cabin Boy should get that title. You have to remember they are American Idol singers not actors. For it being their first go at acting it wasn't that bad. I have definitely seen worse.",
      "rating": "4"
    },
    {
      "title": "Very bad but almost so bad it's good",
      "review": "If it was just a little worse this could have been an actually iconically bad movie but it was not quite there. Justin and Kelly both try to give a performance but it's An almost perfect storm of bad film tropes. From the set design to the acting to the songs to the script it's just bad on bad on bad on bad. It did sort of make me wonder what ever happened to Justin... but over all just really bad. If your into watching bad movies you may get some enjoyment out of this like I did. My wife did not enjoy this one as much as some other bad movies though. 1 star.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Alert the medical profession - the cure for insomnia has been found",
      "review": "Everyone knows Kelly Clarkson, right? That chick who won that American Idol ages ago and made a career for herself with a couple decent-selling albums? She seemed to do fine as far as I know. Don't really follow her all that much (not my kind of music), but she's making a career out of it, at least.Lucky for her too, because Justin has been off the radar somewhat as of late.In 2003, Kelly (the first Idol winner) and Justin (the first Idol runnerup) were shoehorned into a movie called From Justin to Kelly, without a doubt the best movie that ever put me to sleep... I'm not joking. I have rarely seen a movie which bored me to tears, but this takes the cake.Maybe it's because I'm not a big fan of the movie type where every one breaks into song for no apparent reason, but I've seen Grease and that didn't put me to sleep. It probably wouldn't help the movie's cause any way, as it has a cliché plot, uninteresting characters, and acting that makes pre-school make-believe sessions seem like Shakespeare in comparison.The only thing that could have saved this movie is Simon Cowell showing up after every song and berating the cast and crew for such a dreadful number. Oh well.Moral of the story: when starring in rubbish like this, having a rack helps. Someone should have clued that Justin fellow in on that trade secret.Please don't watch this movie. It's not worth your time.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "LOL. This sucks.",
      "review": "OK.  Any movie which, after shortly coming out to the theaters, gets voted into the #2 spot for the WORST MOVIES OF ALL TIME - has got to suck. Hopefully those trying to exploit the hype of the American Idol TV Show, realized what an aweful mistake they have made in creating this cinematic abomination.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Unbelievable!!  horrible!!",
      "review": "I just have two comments to make about this movie:1) As a regular visitor of imdb, I thought that \"Manos the hand of fate\" would never ever be dethroned of the number one spot as the worst movie of all time. But it happened... by this awful terrible movie...2) It's absolutely UNBELIEVABLE that Robert Iscove, the man who directed the WONDERFUL tv movie \"Without Warning\", was also the director of this pathetic film.Advice: If you want to see a really scary and shocking movie, buy and see \"Without Warning\". You can find the link to buy it from the imdb site... and it's really cheap... I strongly recommend you to get it.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "This is could have been way better.",
      "review": "I mean I only saw this movie once. And I only love the musical on here. Everything else was just down right awful and terrible. This movie is a disgrace to all musicals. Better yet it's a total disgrace to all film history.",
      "rating": "5"
    },
    {
      "title": "Grease 3",
      "review": "Ok, everyone has already slammed this movie so when I got a promo copy I was prepared for the worst but the movie is not as bad as I was expecting. I must admit I even laughed a few times. Although there is nothing really redeeming about it, it's a good flick for younger kids to watch (no violence, swearing or sex).Now for the problems: anyone over age 11 will probably find the plot a wee bit lame. Also, the musical sequences seem to copy Grease a little too often in the second half of the film. There's a scene a la \"Summer Nights\" when they alternate between Kelly and her friends and Justin and his friends, then each has their solo songs (like \"Sandy\" and \"Hopelessly Devoted to You\")and then the last two sequences are so similar I was waiting for Kelly to come out in blonde curls and black spandex for the finale.On a final note(!): Justin and Kelly look extremely overdressed for a \"beach party\" compared to the rest of the...er, \"actors\".",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "It wasn't as bad as people say",
      "review": "Sure its goofy and corny at times with some bad dancing and singing...but it was filmed in ft lauderdale...and i was there, its about spring break and it had kelly clarkson...what more do you want? If your looking for the movie \" Casablanca\", this is not it...take it for what its worth...hot girls in bikinis during spring break!!",
      "rating": "8"
    },
    {
      "title": "Would you believe,I actually saw it?",
      "review": "\"From Justin to Kelly\" isn't too bad for a quickly made film intended to cash in on American Idol. It is not a great film, but it is not that bad. There are a number of scenes where the characters (mainly Justin and Kelly) break out in song. I was sort of disappointed that a soundtrack album wasn't released featuring music from the film. Fox's original plan to issue a DVD three weeks after its release to theatres may had not been a bad idea, and although I liked the film, it may had been better for this movie to go the direct to DVD route and put the 2001 screen opening for a wide release of \"Bend it like Beckham\"If you think you will like it,you most likely will.",
      "rating": "7"
    },
    {
      "title": "This movie is stunningly bad...",
      "review": "\"From Justin to Kelly\" is on HBO right now...and I am stunned beyond belief about how bad this movie is. The acting is worse than what you would see in a 3rd grade theatre performance of Peter Rabbit. Why did movie executives allow Kelly Clarkson & Justin Guarini to star in a movie??? They could barely sing on a reality TV show, so how does that qualify them to act in a Hollywood motion picture?? Although in their \"defense\", Justin & Kelly have been given some of the worst dialogue in the history of cinema. I cannot believe I just saw a scene where after just getting to know Kelly, Justin said, without irony, that there was really \"something between us\". What guy says something that cheesy...and gets away with it??? Are you kidding me? And these scenes where the \"actors\" just break into song? They are the most unintentionally stupid scenes I've seen in some time. Justin just started singing to Kelly while on a boat and I literally fell out of my seat in uncontrollable laughter. Unfortunately, this was supposed to be a dramatic scene. This movie is simply a total train wreck. I never thought I would see something worse than either Battlefield Earth or Kangaroo Jack...but I was wrong. \"From Justin to Kelly\" is as bad as it gets. It is the worst movie in the history of movies. This truly deserves the #1 spot on the Bottom 100 list here on IMDb. I don't know what else to say, other than that I feel dumber for having seen this film than I did before watching it. Watching a movie this bad is like murder on your brain.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "From Ick to Icky",
      "review": "*Spoilers ahead*As a loyal American Idol Season One fan, I was ready to see From J2K.  I had heard bad reviews, but I was still willing to go pay and watch it.  After viewing the movie, I want my $5.50, and more importantly, 90 minutes of my life back.  The movie had a terrible, pointless plot.  The only saving grace of the movie is seeing Justin and Kelly kiss near the end, as the Alexa character annoyed me so much.  Kelly Clarkson also does not look good as a tramp:  she's much better looking as the girl-next-door.  I hope if 19 Entertainment make a From Ruben to Clay or something, that they invest money in a plot and money into actors that can actually act.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Better than its reputation",
      "review": "Okay so yes, this was a bad movie. But sending it the bottom 100 is extreme because there are a couple of good aspects.The Worst: I think what ultimately led to this movie's horrible reputation is the directing. I have NEVER seen a movie with such disjointed, meaningless scenes. It's almost a bunch of random scenes stuck together without any cohesive plot. No transitions, no connecting purpose, just a collage of campy snippets. Also, not even the traditional pause before going into an inappropriate musical number.The Bad: The Screenplay is horrific. Albeit maybe not quite as bad as the directing, the dialogue was SO stereotypical and shallow that it didn't even have an unintentional humorous effect.The Good: These people can sing. I don't see a lot about this in other reviews, but unless you look at something topnotch like Dreamgirls, you won't find many musicals with singers as good as From Justin to Kelly has. If you watched a movie made exclusively for American Idol winners, and expected something OTHER than an excuse for some singing, then I think you have bigger problems than this movie. I mean really, what did you expect? I watched this expecting to hear some singing, and that's what I got. Granted, I got absolutely nothing else, but I think the movie basically met what can be expected of it. Quality singing in a musical is, for me, what saves this from being bottom of the barrel.",
      "rating": "4"
    },
    {
      "title": "Dire",
      "review": "I went to see this movie when it was first released, and although I hate to say it, I was physically sick over the screen. I am now suffering from an untreatable disease. I have had one leg amputated and a dog ate my hat. This is all because of this film. The acting was pathetic, and the music was frankly laughable. The only way that this film could have been made worse was if it was acted out using poorly constructed puppets which come out of the screen and attack you. I never thought i'd say this, but the abomination that was street fighter was a masterpiece in comparison to this plague ridden disgrace. I must now leave to attend an alcoholics anonymous meeting because this film drove me to drink. 0 out of a possible 10 = Dire.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "From Fro To Bozo",
      "review": "This \"film\" is not only excruciating, moronic, vapid and devoid of any value whatsoever, it actually manages to plunge to depths beneath the worst of the worst in the vaunted badfilm genre. Yes, this steaming pile of excrement, with its tragically talentless manufactured stars dives deep into the sewer, waving to the likes of \"Glitter\", \"ROTOR\" and \"Robot Holocaust\" on its way down until it ultimately reaches sub-bottom.American Idol was created for the purpose of giving otherwise mediocre (at best) \"talent\" the opportunity to be undeservedly rewarded for producing saccharine, soulless tripe while far more talented musicians, songwriters and bands around the world are forced to slave away in dingy clubs in hopes of garnering a semblance of recognition. Were it not for this abortion of a television show, these useless dregs would never have surfaced and we would have been spared their idiocy.It should come as no surprise, then, that some sorry studio would take advantage of this sudden \"stardom\" by casting two undeserving idiots in a film through which they could simply sleepwalk for a paycheck while real, working actors around the world continue to slave away under hot lights and in empty playhouses.For the reasons illustrated above, you should not only NEVER give a plug nickel to the creators of this God-awful, vomitorious excuse for cinema, you should never IN ANY WAY, provide patronage to the likes of Kelly Whatshername and Justin Whatshisname. Their \"performances\" here and on record are an utter embarrassment.Save your money. Save your soul.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Wow",
      "review": "This one is up there with Xanadu in WORST MOVIES EVER MADE... Where do I begin? The horrible music? The bursts into song out of nowhere? The unfunny characters? The atrocious acting? The insanely predictable lines and situations? The ridiculous clothing? The ugly/gay lead character? The blonde girl who can't sing? I could go on... but what's the point?But it IS a great movie to make fun of with your friends (if that is your thing)... I don't think I stopped laughing for the entire first 15 minutes or so.I have fortunately never seen an episode of American Idol, and this solidifies the fact that I never will. This movie is as retarded as it gets.I do not hand out 1 Star ratings often, but this deserves even less. I can't believe I wasted my time typing and reviewing this garbage.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "I think I need my eyes burnt out now",
      "review": "A film of grass growing or watching an orange rotting would have been more exciting than this waste of my time and money. Can't we just shoot these two (and the director) and get it over with? This just confirms my theory that \"reality TV\" is not only bad TV, but bad for the nation, the world and our humanity. Bring back GREG THE BUNNY, at least it was entertaining and funny. Hell, MY MOTHER THE CAR and OOPs! was better than this.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "what a pumpkin justin is",
      "review": "this movie was so great that it put me right to sleep on a marble floor. I was so depressed afterwards that i went to the bathroom and looked at the razor for about five minutes while having explosive diarrhea. i cleaned it up and shaved my buttocks. I then took the DVD and scratched my dog's penis.i went into the kitchen to get the toaster and went to the bathtub to turn on the water to electricute my genitalia. then i watched the second half of the movie and ate some spicy pepper flavored sea weed that my chink friend gave to me.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "...................",
      "review": "This was one bad film, and I didn't even watch it, I just watched the people watching it, and they seemed uninterested, and bored.1 reason I hate this film, is because it's a musical. Musicals have the worst plots ever. Since when, do people erupt into giant dance numbers which revolve around 2 people. It doesn't make sense! \"Hey, those 2 seem to be talking to each other, if they start signing, I think we should all start singing, and dancing around with them, YEAH!!!!\"I mean, this was such a bad movie, by musical standards, it was even worse. All of the dance/song numbers, included the exact same dance moves, and pretty much the exact same song. At least with Chicago, Grease, even Little Shop of Horrors, there was some variety, and originality.It's unfortunate that these people had an Ego before they even made this movie. Being voted the best in America, is something you can't really let down.If you were forced to watch this movie like I was, and you are aware of it before hand, take some ex-lax, it will give you an excuse to get away, and raging Diarrhea is 3000 times better than sitting through this.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "fun summer musical for all",
      "review": "This movie is a fun summer musical for the family, with lively music and dancing, and of course, a typical romantic story, all set on the beach. It showcases the voices of Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson, as well as a few others. Justin lights up the screen whenever he is on it, which is not enough.  He has such presence, I found myself wishing him to be in every scene. I look forward to the DVD where they will hopefully put in deleted scenes. It was truly enjoyable, light, entertaining, and quite simply fun. Go with the right attitude, do not expect it to be anything but what it is, and you will have a blast!",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Disappointed but optimistic for both.",
      "review": "I couldn't believe this movie. I saw it hoping many of the reviews could be just wrong and I wasn't surprised. I was very disappointed. The acting could be way better if they wanted to make this movie. Nevertheless, Kelly's songs from her album were the best in the movie as well as the song \"Timeless\" and Kelly's girlfriends weren't that good in the singing part. If they only had someone as good as Kelly, then maybe it would be better. Oh well! Hopefully something better will come up for both Justin and Kelly. Wait a minute! Kelly has an awesome CD, including her hit \"Miss Independent\". I have yet to hear Justin's CD.",
      "rating": "6"
    },
    {
      "title": "So Bad it's Funny",
      "review": "I watched part of the movie just out because I was curious. THe people I know all said it was horrible, I guess I just wanted to check it out. For starters, what Miami beach were they on?? The dress code must have changed quite a bit over the past couple of years. The dance scenes best represented those old GAP commercials which aired years back, I think they were wearing GAP. Anyway, these young kids are singers not actors, mistake #1. The rest of the cast were at best models for a discount store magazine and were not actors, mistake #2. With the money and clout that American Idol has, they should have waited a year or two, got quality writers and \"a\" director and it would then at least been a B movie. I don't think they were setting out to make West Side Story here, but, I think this was rushed with the \"strike while the iron is hot\" mentality. BAD, BAD, BAD!!!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Bring me the head of Simon Fuller.",
      "review": "I have to admit I was surprised to see Twentieth Century Fox put out \"From Justin To Kelly\" on video a mere month after it came out in US cinemas... surprised it took that long. (Over here it was never released at all, and seems to have gone straight to cable.) This sadly does live up to all the things people have said about it - it would qualify as the worst musical I've ever seen, but I still haven't managed to repress every detail of Cliff Richard's \"Take Me High.\"To Kelly Clarkson's credit, she has since confessed to hating this movie; and since the round-rumped one is just about the only good thing to ever come from reality-TV-generated music - some would say she is to America what Girls Aloud are to Britain, but Kelly can actually sing and there's only one of her (and at least I can tell her apart from Justin Guarini, whereas I keep getting the Girls confused) - she's also the closest thing to something tolerable in this movie. The story's not worth bothering with, the acting makes \"Saved By The Bell\" look like \"Angels In America,\" and the music... shudder. Call me old-fashioned, but there's something seriously wrong with a musical where all the original songs, all the singing, and all the dancing is synthetic and soulless. And embarrassing. It's like you're watching a spoof of musicals, except this isn't.The worst thing is that you may be begging for them to stop torturing you with setpieces lamer than Ironside out of a wheelchair, but when they return to the who-cares storyline (not helped by Kelly and Justin having all the romantic chemistry of Dick Dastardly and Yankee Doodle Pigeon) you're begging for the music to start again. And as Kelly's version of \"Vacation\" and the running \"gag\" of the token nerd trying to meet his Internet girlfriend and failing... spare me.Kelly Clarkson has managed to put this behind her, but Justin Guarini and nearly everyone else in this movie has never been heard of again. Sometimes justice isn't blind.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "this movie R U L E S !!",
      "review": "There isn't much left to say about this painful rendition of the classic story: boy meets girl, boy loses girl, girl realizes she loves boy and they live forever happily, retold in this disastrous crap-fest.This quickly produced tragedy; designed to capitalize on the success of television's 'American Idol' (probably the worst concept in history) was universally panned and tumbled to #8 on IMDb's bottom 100. And rightfully so.MINOR SPOILERS:From the agonizing opening scenes that attempt to establish a 'party' attitude, setting the tone for a 'fun' spring break, to the awful songs (imagine the writers of \"Grease\" went insane), to the insipid use of the word \"party\" to mean \"dance like morons\" (i.e., \"Let's party!!\"), this film just fails on every conceivable level. The leads can't act, the supporting cast is horrendous, the dance numbers are absurd and the direction aimless.But, despite these shortcomings, this film ROCKS!!! It is SO BAD that you can't help but love it for it's sheer crapulence! Chubby ingénues Kelly Clarkson will have you chuckling during every scene with her pointless and flat delivery. The director's lame attempts to make Justin Timberlake, resembling Side-Show Bob from \"The Simpsons\", seem party-boy suave will have you keeling over in laughter.The final confrontation between Kelly and her friend who finally admits that she only made a play for Justin out of jealousy is so gut-wrenchingly awful that you can't help but laugh hysterically. Most scenes are not allowed to build up any momentum because the characters' conversations are frequently interrupted by some dork in a bathing suit yelling the afore stated, \"Let's Party.\" And these kids are such a bunch of losers, they listen to this d**k and start dancing in unison! Clearly, the writers didn't have the time and/or talent to draft full scenes, so they just inserted a lot of bad dance numbers to fill in the gaps.Listen, it's easy to make a bad movie. But you really need utter disdain for humanity to subject audiences to this steaming terd. For that reason alone this is a must see!!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "A perfect example of how horrible and unrealistic American pop culture is",
      "review": "Gee, didn't we all think that American Idol fag Justin was gay? And didn't we think that poser hag Kelly Clarkson was a poser? Both are true, but apparently in this film, reality is like Santa Claus: it doesn't exist. To begin with, I would like to state that American cinema and continually showing films like these will eventually destroy cinema. Cinema is supposed to value and accept death, pain, and exploitation-BUT BULL CRAP like this does not. All it does is tell a stupid love story for the sake one's investment career. I would also like to say that American Idol is crap and no one should really care about it, it turns young people with talent into changed snobby posers who have an anti-different, social attitude none-other than Ryan Seacrest. The writing in this film is horribly unrealistic and atrocious, so terrible it made me vomit. By the time it reached the directing and acting (the directing was actually invisible compared to the acting) I was defecating through my own eyes. This film also caused me to urinate acid. Please do not watch it, if you want to live.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "*loved it*",
      "review": "I LOVED \"from J2K\". i saw it and automatically fell in love with justin guarini. i admit that the other actors aside from justin and kelly weren't exactly great, (alexa was ANNOYIN!) but j and k rocked the screen with their amazing voices. i loved the music and the dancing, tho the acting wasnt amazing. i hated how they made kelly wear all those big pants. shes an average sized girl! not a stick! geez! it's a shame there's no soundtrack..i signed the petition and you should too! ~*~Rinn~*~",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Totally predictable",
      "review": "I am going to do my best and keep my comments to a more analytical level instead of just bashing it for its ineptitude (Oops). Film starts out in Texas where Kelly (Kelly Clarkson) is a waitress in a bar and her friends Alexa (Katherine Bailess) and Kaya (Anika Noni Rose) talk her into going to spring break in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. When they get there they bump into three boys who are there to set up contests on the beach for a profit. Justin (Justin Guarini) meets Kelly and the two are instantly attracted to one another but Alexa is jealous of her and gives Justin her own cell phone number instead of Kelly's so that she can sabotage their dates. Meanwhile, Kaya meets a dishwasher named Carlo (Jason Yribar) and they go out dancing one night but the next day she yells at his boss and gets Carlo fired.This film was directed by Robert Iscove and he's actually a pretty competent television director which is appropriate because this film plays like a badly written sitcom. The story is more or less an updated version of the beach comedies starring Frankie and Annette but in those films they at least tried to do some things differently. This film plays it extremely safe to the point where everything you think will happen does. There is absolutely no surprises that take place. Clarkson and Guarini do they're own singing and Clarkson actually has a good voice so I do give them credit for that but unfortunately the songs are of the \"American Idol\" variety. They don't sound contemporary and are very cheesy but so is everything about this film. If you hate the songs then you'll despise the dancing. Justin and Kelly are decent singers but they are just not dancers by anyones definition. The numbers appear clumsily choreographed and many of the performers do not dance in the same step or rhythm. Very lightweight script makes \"Fraternity Vacation\" seem like \"The Caine Mutiny\" and its evident that this was written very quickly to try and cash in on the success of \"American Idol\". One of the producers is the one and only Simon Fuller who created the television series and he underestimated the intelligence of the people who actually pay money to view something.",
      "rating": "2"
    },
    {
      "title": "\"I'm from Texas, I've seen bigger.\"",
      "review": "I was never into American Idol so I came to this late. I like Kelly Clarkson's music but I knew of the reputation this film had so I figured I'd best steer clear of what seemed like an obvious trainwreck. Finally I decided to check it out and boy was it every bit as bad as its reputation suggests. The movie is basically like a '60s Frankie and Annette beach movie updated to the present day. Frankie and Annette having been replaced now by Justin Guarini (who?) and Kelly Clarkson. Guarini, the runner-up from the first season of American Idol that Clarkson won, has the worst hair and smiles nonstop. His acting is awful but, to be fair, so is everybody else's. Including Kelly, I'm sad to say. The two leads have no chemistry and their romance is about as forced as you can imagine a movie built around the two finalists from a singing competition would be. The music is terrible pre-packaged generic pop crap. Not a single song is worth remembering. It's a terrible movie made with poor intentions and not the slightest bit of artistry. Crass commercialism at its lowest. Avoid unless you want to see one of the worst mainstream movies of all time.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "This film brings a new and greater meaning to shallowness!",
      "review": "Okay, here's the plot. Three girls go to Spring Break to get laid. Three boys go to Spring Break to get laid. End of movie. Wow, this film brings a new level of shallowness that I've never seen before. Heck, most porno films have deeper plots and greater connections between the characters! And, there during rutting season, they all sing, dance and spout dialog that I assume must have been written by a 6 year-old or perhaps a lemur.Alright, the film is a TINY bit deeper but not much. Justin (who could really use a hair makeover) sees Kelly at the beach and suddenly his years of having meaningless sex with whores is over. Eventually, Justin (who is just a horny pig) and sweet Kelly somehow get together--though they have absolutely NOTHING in common and ZERO chemistry. None of this makes any sense at all and is just infuriating. After all, other than STDs, what do these two have in common?! There are other pairings that occur with each of the six main characters, but none of them make any sense and none of their stories are the least big compelling. In fact, I just wanted them all to die...painfully...and slowly.As for the characters, they are all caricatures. You cannot imagine these people hanging out together existing in the real world. The three guys consist of the computer nerd who is a virgin and his two horn-dog friends. Why would they be together?! This makes no sense. The girls consist of two horn-dog girls (one is Black...this is SO enlightened) and a virgin. Again, why would they hang together with such ridiculously different values?! Players and hos and geeks....that's all there seems to be with this film. With words such as 'hotties', 'studs' and 'whipped cream', this film is insulting, demeaning and completely value-less. And who would like this movie? If you are a total perv, you won't like it because there is no sex or nudity despite the sexually charged plot. If you have any sense a self-worth or values, you won't want to sit and listen to a bunch of shallow slugs talking non-stop about sex...and not much else.Overall, a sleazy, valueless mess. Everyone is a sleaze-bag--and they sing and dance more than folks in a typical Bollywood musical! There is nothing to like or appreciate about the film--just a bunch of talentless jerks and it reaches a level of shallowness that would probably make even Paris Hilton cringe. Not surprisingly, the film is ranked #23 among the Bottom 100 on IMDb--a position that it clearly deserved.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "From Frankie to Annette....No wait it's Justin and Kelly!!!",
      "review": "In the IMDB neighborhood, positive hype can help drive some films to a lofty place at the top of the charts. Negative hype can quickly deposit  films such as From Justin To Kelly to the bottom of the IMDB trash heap known as the worst films of all time. The question remains how much of the negativity surrounding it is deserved, and how much of it can be attributed to the usual mass hysteria where IMDB voters and reviewers alike take some kind of malevolent pleasure in the demise of a film slapped together as hastily as a Big Mac in order to cash in on the popularity of a hit television show. What is obvious is that many of the comments written in regards to this film, are by people who have never seen the film.  Some of them are bold enough to admit to this fact.  What's funny is that those who take the time to write comments about a film they haven't seen because they get a kick out of it's demise, are as culpable of as much idiocy as Executive Producer Simon Fuller(not to be confused with American Idol Judge Simon Cowell) is for giving us this film in the first place.There is no mistaking the fact that From Justin To Kelly is not a very good film.  Its sole purpose of existence is simply because Simon Fuller was intent on finding another way to rake in a few more dollars from the popularity of his cash cow known as American Idol.  I have nothing against a man filling up his bank account, but not when you do it at the cost of putting young talented performers on the screen to be scorned and ridiculed by critics and the movie going public.  The plot of From Justin To Kelly is as flimsy as a see through nightie.  Three friends from Texas, Kelly (Kelly Clarkson, Alexa (Katherine Bailess), and Kay (Anika Noni Rose)head down to the Florida beaches for boys, sand, surf, and fun in the sun.  On the other side of the continent, three Pennsylvania guys Justin (Justin Guarini), Brandon (Greg Siff), and Eddie (Brian Dietzen) head to Florida for spring break in order to rake in some cash by sponsoring such  activities as a whipped cream bikini contest or anything else they can come up with to exploit the female form.  You already know from the title that Justin and Kelly are going to meet and fall in love.  As if that weren't enough we are also mistreated to sub plots of Brandon continually being ticketed by a female cop, Eddie looking for his internet soul mate, Kay trying to make the moves on a restaurant worker, Alexa setting her eyes on Justin herself,and then conniving to get Justin for herself.  It's the sort of plot that I thought had worn out it's welcome by the late sixties when the Bikini Beach films finally faded into the obscurity they so richly deserved.Since this is billed as a romantic/comedy/musical I suppose we should start by commenting on the musical aspect first.  I would almost swear to the fact that there is truly no more than a couple of musical melodies in this film. The first one is where everybody breaks out on the beach in a big dance number.  The other song is when Justin and Kelly are singing an ode of love about one another.  All the songs sound the same, and only the lyrics change.  That would be OK if at least the lyrics were memorable, but they're not even audible much of the time. Most of it sounds as if someone wrote dialog on a notepad, handed it to the cast and said, \"go out and sing it\". As for the dance numbers, it's hard to say if they are truly as bad as they seem on the screen.  They are so horrendously directed and photographed that it's difficult to offer any criticism beyond that.  For instance, in the big opening number, we get shots of everybody dancing for a few seconds, interspersed with the activities of  skateboarders doing stunts in a half pipe.  It's as if whoever choreographed the film couldn't come up with more than a few dance moves at a time and the director (Robert Iscove) cuts away because it's easier than editing them into a cohesive framework.  Every single big musical number in this film is done with the same effect when the cast breaks out into song and dance. We get numerous cut shots of boats sailing, people swimming, people surfing etc. etc. etc.  It's a mess.  Worst of all, when much of this should be centering on the two stars, they are given short thrift and blandly blended into the proceedings.  As for the romantic numbers which don't require any dancing, the orchestra is so intent on overwhelming the singing of Justin and Kelly, it is difficult to find fault with their vocal ability.Judging the acting ability of some of the cast is equally difficult.  This is not a film that requires acting.  More or less it's show up, step in front of the camera, recite the lame lines screenwriter Kim Fuller(Simon Fuller's brother) typed out for you, sing when necessary and then move on to the next scene.  Justin Guarini, pretty much does what is required of him in that respect and I'm sure that greatly pleased the Fuller brothers. Unfortunately, it did little for his fast and fading career as a pop singer, and does nothing for an acting career that was going to be nonexistent anyway.  Clarkson is a different story.  It's as if she's aware of the mess surrounding her, but gives it the good old American Idol try anyway.  She does seem to have a certain amount of charisma surrounding her, but cinematographer Francis Kenny does his best to destroy it.  In one scene when Clarkson and Guarini are out on the ocean in a yacht singing one of the generic love songs, Kenny does one of the most horrendous close-ups of Clarkson imaginable.  It is so bad, that one would think they forgot to send her to the makeup room before the scene was filmed.  This happens at least twice more in the picture.  This is yet  another example where the makers of this film care so little about their cast, as long as they are making their percentage.  It becomes even more disgusting when you realize that indeed, Clarkson has terrific singing ability and a natural screen presence.  In the opening of moments of this film, when Kelly is working at a bar, someone must have told her to try a Texas accent.  It's a horrendous accent but she uses it only until we see her in the next scene and then we never hear it again.  It's as if Clarkson said, \" to hell with that nonsense\" and ditched it.  Good for her if she did.  Given a decent vehicle, a half-way decent script, and some dramatic coaching, Miss Clarkson may have eventually been able to make a few worthwhile films.  After From Justin To Kelly though, the chances of that are nil.  It's not as if Simon Fuller truly cares about the viability of a long term career in regards to his stars.  As for the rest of the cast, I can only extend my deepest sympathy to them, and suggest they have a few words with their agents about getting them stuck in this disaster.So is From Justin To Kelly one of the worst films of all time?  That's debatable I suppose, but it is certainly not the fourth worst film of all time (it's ranking as of this writing).  I have no quarrels with some of the comments written about this film, as it is truly bad.  I do believe one should place the blame where it belongs the most: Executive Producer: Simon Fuller Director: Robert Iscove Screenwriter: Kim Fuller Cinematography: Francis Kenny Choreography: Travis Payne Costume Design: Bobbie Read Original Music: Herbie Tribino & Michael Wandmacher.It is useless to continue to blame Kelly Clarkson or Justin Guarini.  They have the excuse that they are signed to an iron clad contract by Fuller. All the above mentioned, have no such excuse, and ladies and gentleman, when you have no excuse you certainly get my grade: F",
      "rating": "3"
    },
    {
      "title": "True to life (and love!)",
      "review": "We all know the plot and have seen it hundreds of times before. Boy meets girl, boy unintentionally messes up, girl leaves boy, boy gets girl back. But this movie is so underestimated that I truly feel the need to set some opinions straight: This is not Beverly Hills 90210, this is not some episode of Baywatch combined with music (the best you've ever heard). This is a movie that will wake up all you romantically inclined people to take a good hard look at yourselves. Life isn't some romantic pipedream and love doesn't always work out the way it does in the movies. Except for this movie.This isn't just some chick-flick, and I'm sure many guys can relate to this movie. Kelly Clarkson will remind everyone of their everyday lives as this true-to-life movie slowly unfolds into the elaborate universal question: are men and women compatible? Men and women alike will be blown away by this great musical spectacle that makes \"popular\" films like Grease or Saturday Night Fever fade to grey in comparison.Rent it, buy it, give it to your loved one for valentine's day. If you see this movie, you will probably want to see it another 100 times.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Fun musical/beach flick",
      "review": "All these ultra-low reviews are ridiculous. What were these people expecting? A serious drama with superb acting? An action film? Actually \"From Justin to KellY\" (2003) is a fun musical/beach film in the manner of Elvis films and the 60's beach flicks. One look at the movie poster and it's obvious.When viewing films of this ilk it's time to just kick back, turn off your brain and have a good time. On this level \"From Justin to Kelly\" works fabulously. It's pretty much just as good or better than any Elvis or beach movie you can think of. Filmed in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area, the story deals with the romantic adventures of youths on Spring Break. Keeping with the traditions of the genre there's no raunch or moronic sex/bathroom humor; the film has an appealing innocence.Another highlight is that there are more gorgeous bikini-clad babes per minute than most movies out there (dudes too, if you're a woman).To be expected, the songs featured are all substance-less modern pop ditties ('modern' as in the early 2000s, which hasn't changed much today). I don't normally listen to this kind of music, but it fits the upbeat and fun vibe of the film.I'm hardly an American Idol aficionado but I admit that I did enjoy the show when I occasionally viewed it with my wife. And Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, the two stars of the film, were two of the more likable \"idols.\". (I also confess to liking Katharine McPhee, Bo Bice, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Kelly Pickler and Clay Aiken). (I'm just joking about Aiken, lol). To be expected, Kelly and Justin aren't the best actors but they're not bad either, particularly as the story proceeds; the quality of the acting certainly doesn't prevent you from enjoying the flick. They did a fine job all things considered.One can't bring up American Idol without mentioning the ever-present Kimberly Caldwell (from the channel station). She's an undeniably good-looking woman but she tends to grate on the nerves. The reason I bring her up is, if you've ever secretly fantasized about seeing her chopped in half, be sure to check out the goofy gorefest \"Wrong Turn 2: Dead End\" (2007) (I'd call it a horror film but it's way too silly and over-the-top to be horrifying). This film makes your fantasies come true, literally.The DVD features the 81-minute fullscreen version of the film whereas as well as the 90-minute extended widescreen cut, which has a few extra dance numbers.If you're in the mood for an innocent beach flick turn your brain off and enjoy!GRADE: B/B-",
      "rating": "6"
    },
    {
      "title": "\"Worthless Abomination\" is a more appropriate title",
      "review": "The director of this worthless piece of smegma owes me 81 minutes of my life back. Completely vapid characters, inane dialog, and a total absence of anything comprising a plot, is all that this movie has to offer. I cannot believe one person would think this waste of film even resembles a concept of entertainment. I can't believe that any studio/director/writer would want anything to do with this homesick abortion. Couldn't they see that having one's name attached to this would be career suicide? I would rather sandpaper a bobcat's butt in a telephone booth that watch this drivel, nor that craptacular joke of a show, American Idiot...I mean Idol, from which this movie is based. Anyone voting this travesty higher than a \"1\" needs to be refused access to a computer, for the rest of his/her life!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "oh my God this movie is my favorite movie EVER!",
      "review": "BEST....MOVIE....OF....THE.....CENTURYYes these words seem difficult to comprehend, but it is true. This movie is a masterpeice. Totally worth every second. I liked the part where Justin was eaten by a shark the best. No but seriously, the music was all great. And by music I mean kelly's ass. So never see thiseverever",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "probably the.....",
      "review": "BEST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN! although it is kinda cheesy its still entertaining. although i do have to criticize the writer for some of lines. if you ask me kelly clarkson is a decent actress but should stick to singing, although that didnt stop hilary duff whose a bad singer and actress. Kelly did outshine most of the other singers and actors in this movie especcially when she had the solo song with justin. but in conclusion i recommend this movie to people because it is a time full of fun and song and dance.",
      "rating": "5"
    },
    {
      "title": "People are just 2 uptight...",
      "review": "My fianceé got me hooked on American Idol, and now Canadian Idol. We watch it religiously every week. So of course I knew that she'd like to see this movie when it came out into the theaters. Right from the start, I knew that \"From Justin to Kelly\" wouldn't be spectacular, but it was a very upbeat and a fun movie. It reminded me a lot of \"Grease\" and I think thats what it was supposed to be like. As we sat there watching this movie, which is only short the hour and a half mark, we felt as though we were really there on Spring Break. Oh how I wish that spring breaks were really like that. There were a lot of hot girls in bikinis and buff guys showing off their stuff, so it keeps both sexes happy throughout the entire movie. For the synical people out there, go see a movie like \"Forrest Gump\" or \"Saving Private Ryan\" if you're looking for intellectual movies. If you want to get away for a little while, go get a bag of popcorn and a big Coke, then sit down and enjoy this movie.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Worthless",
      "review": "I never thought that a movie could be worthless, and a waste of time. I thought that all movies, bad or great, could teach you something, or provide insight.  This movie proved me wrong. I wish that i would have saved my free movie coupon, and saw something else different.Avoid this movie, sorry I helped it earn money",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Terrible...Terribly Fantastic That Is!",
      "review": "Okay, lets face facts, Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson can't act, but no one ever claimed they could.  If you feel robbed having watched this movie, than apparently you went in expecting something, which is mistake number 1. The dialogue came right out of a \"Sweet Valley High\" novel: \"You're the one playing games, and you know what...GAME OVER\".  The plotholes are so deep, one could bury the entire cast in them, and the constant use of text-messaging felt like an endless barrage of Nokia commercials.  That being said, the opening dance number \"Bounce\" and the closing number \"That's the Way\" were a lot of fun, and more than made up for the ooey gooey not so satisfying middle.  Katherine Bailess who played Alexa was divine.  If there were ever tryouts for \"Dallas: The Teen Years\", she would definitely be a forerunner.  Girls in skimpy outfits and pretty shirtless boys round out the positives of a movie that promises nothing and gives nothing, but an hour and a half of fun fluff which provides you and your friends with countless hours of cheezy quoting material :)",
      "rating": "5"
    },
    {
      "title": "I should have read the reviews lol",
      "review": "One of THE worst movies I've ever seen. I had high hopes because I love Kelly Clarkson, but it's an awful musical with cringe worthy acting. Awkward singing and dancing scenes. I kept watching hoping it would get better. It didn't. It actually got worse. Save yourself the watch and skip this one. Definitely hate myself for watching it.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "From Bad to Worse",
      "review": "This movie was awful. Such a cliché story line, and they still couldn't do that right. This was one of those movies where I didn't care what happened in the end, or in the next scene, all I cared about was getting it out of my DVD player and heading back to the rentals to get another movie. I was expecting a slightly better movie, i knew it probably would be bad, but watchable, but, it was so bad, after the 1st couple songs, i hit the eject button.2 thumbs down, if i had a 3rd hand, i'd give it 3 thumbs down. Even if i was paralyzed from the neck down, i'd probably manage to give this movie 2 thumbs down.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Not as Bad as Everybody Says",
      "review": "Ok, so this movie is not Singing In The Rain.  When there isn't a musical number, there is bad acting and writing.  Plus, I think Justin needs a haircut.  Kelly, however, I would watch reading the phone book.  There are a few funny lines here and there.  Still, even at 80 minutes, this film feels padded.",
      "rating": "5"
    },
    {
      "title": "Best Film Everrrrr <3",
      "review": "Let me begin by saying, if a higher rating were available, I would choose it.This is one of the most inspiring films of the decade. The motifs and symbolism illustrated in this brilliant work of art are nothing short of powerful.The musical and theatrical talents of these young starlets moves me to tears. One would think that they are our modern day marlin Brando and Kathryn Hepburn. The dramatic irony proposed in the film is truly awe inspiring. It will leave any audience member moved and at the edge of their seats, waiting for more.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "It is what it is",
      "review": "You've got to judge this movie by what its makers intended it to be. It was never supposed to be \"The Hours,\" it's just supposed to kill an hour and a half. So, as a silly beach musical, is it any good? Yes, actually. Sure, the cinematography is sub-par, and the story's beyond hokey, but most of the numbers have lots of energy. Kelly and Justin aren't the greatest actors in the world, but they're still several notches above Mariah Carey in \"Glitter.\" Their willingness to get through the plot with a straight face earns them major points, and, as everyone who voted for either of them on \"American Idol\" can attest, they're just darn likable, and that comes through here as well.The supporting players, to one degree or another, are terrific as well, particularly Katherine Bailess as the witchy spoiled Texas girl and Brian Dietzen as the hot-guy-with-glasses-and-a-hat who we're supposed to believe is a nerd. Dietzen is no Eddie Deezen, but it will be interesting to see him in something where they're not hiding his light under a bushel.If you liked the out-of-nowhere dance numbers that director Robert Iscove tossed into \"She's All That\" and \"Boys and Girls,\" you can get with the goofy vibe here. If you already don't think you're going to like this movie, it's probably not going to win you over.",
      "rating": "7"
    },
    {
      "title": "No one could make this movie work.",
      "review": "I actually took time out of my life to see this movie. I wanted a good laugh allright ~! Anyway, this \"movie\" is that is what you would like to call it, stars American Idols Kelly Clarkson and That one guy who I am convinced is a girl. Both are from two totally differnt worlds, but somehow they meet in Florida. Its love at first site for these two horney teenagers. BUT WAIT! Kelly's slutty friend comes in! Here is distroy the romance Justin and Kelly have! Thanks to todays magic of the cell phone and text messages, she manges to get her way..and frankly...I don't remember anything else. This movie is a real time waster. Kids, go do your homework instead! BE SMART AND STAY AWAY! GO READ A BOOK INSTEAD!!!!!!!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "A man marrying a horse would be better; this movie is AWFUL",
      "review": "One time, a number of years ago, relaxing with some friends in TGIF mode, someone mentioned that there was almost nothing you could think of - however weird, stupid or illogical - that somebody, somewhere, hasn't already done or tried to do, or would try in the future. Another said that he wouldn't be at all surprised to read or hear that some man, some place, had wanted to marry his horse. Not too long after that, I heard on the radio (I believe from Paul Harvey) an item about a man in the southwest, who had applied at his City Hall, for a marriage license to wed his horse. Like that occurrence, this movie also proves that someone, somewhere - even in the film business - will do \"anything.\" This presentation is so AWFUL, it is fascinating (ala \"Reefer Madness,\" or \"Plan 9 from Outer Space\"). Even the singing, which would only be the most remote reason for even contemplating this ludicrous movie, is AWFUL. I'm sure Justin is probably a very nice young man, in \"real life;\" and that is where he should remain, off-stage and away from the camera. And I know the Clarkson girl has gone on to a degree of prominence in her singing, but her supposed charms and talents are lost on me, even now. Again, like other \"worst of all-time,\" this flick is so low on the scale, you can almost bump it a notch backwards to a \"10\" - for the fascination it provides in its AWFULNESS.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "What's so bad about it?",
      "review": "Hey......I look at it this way.........about 10 minutes into it........I fell asleep........and I woke up at the ending credits to see my wife nextto me sleeping........we haven't slept that well in years.......the moviegets an 8/10 just for the sleep factor alone......But.......I must say.........the 10 minutes that I did see were way......and I mean WAY beyond painful!  So grab a couple vicodins for thebeginning and your favorite pillow and ENJOY!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Cash in: the movie (Worst movie of the year!)",
      "review": "Ugh! This movie is pure crap! I saw it for free and I regret every second of it. I've had surgical procedures done that were a lot more entertaining then this pile of rubbish. The plot (is there one?) follows Kelly and Justin hooking up in Florida on Spring Break. That's it. These two have ZERO chemistry, ZERO acting talent, and OVERRATED singing talent. If this movie even makes its budget back, then you know that somebody sold their soul to Satan. Definately a forerunner for absolute worst movie of the year, and frankly, I can't think of anything that looks worst, out already or otherwise. Even you if absolutely were OBSESSED with the show, DO NOT see this! I'm warning you! Use the money to buy the ticket and purchase a seat to see \"The Hulk\" instead. Hopefully, these \"idols'\" 15 minutes are about up.Final Score: 0.0 out of 10 (They should show this to classes on how NOT to make a movie. Probably used as a form of torture to P.O.W.s)",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Horrible, yet highly Entertaining",
      "review": "So since I am a huge fan of Kelly Clarkson, I decided to watch the horrible From Justin to Kelly...Wrong Idea. It was highly entertaining, don't get me wrong, but when it was over I realized I spent the whole movie laughing at how bad it was! (similar to Twilight in that regard but with worse acting!) There is one scene where everything is white...the boat they are on, the water, Justin and Kelly's clothes! everything except a hat! its terrible! Furthermore the acting is terrible, as while as the plot...two college students meet over spring break and fall in love, while Kelly's friend tries to steal Justin from her. The musical numbers are not memorable except for Anytime (a song off of Thankful :)) But if you are looking for a movie that is soo terrible that it is funny, I highly recommend it!!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "I thought it was great!",
      "review": "While most of you out there absolutely hated this movie, I thought From Justin to Kelly was one of the cutest movies I have ever seen.  Sure, it was cheesy, but I think that was the point.  Both Kelly and Justin are talented singers and while they're not the greatest actors, I didn't think they were horrible.  The movie was entertaining: exactly what a summer movie should be.  And I thought the music was totally fun!  I was dancing along with it the entire time.  So for those of you who just want to rag on this movie, please don't.  You're wasting everyone's time and energy.  Find something you DO like.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "WOW!",
      "review": "This movie was so bad that I am not even going to waste most of my time writing a bad review for it. I was dragged to see it with my girlfreind and let me just say that we were both never more disgusted in a movie then this one. YOU KNOW a movie is bad when they don't let the critics screen it first. I can't belive that the studio actually though that this was going to be a HUGE movie. It's funny how they thought it was going to be a huge movie but don't have any product placement at all in the movie. At one scene in a bar, someone had a beer in his hand and the brands name was \"BEER\". LOL. Yah yah yah, people say it was supoosed to be silly. But come on. This was just SICK SICK SICK. This is like a re-visit to when Vanilla Ice did his movie. BARF.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "awful",
      "review": "Having been addicted to the idol, I'm not sure what I had expected from this movie, but it didn't deliver it. It resembled a movie put together for the sole purpose of ripping off fans of \"The Idol\". No story line, no plot, nothing. Sorry I wasted my money",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Never have I seen anyone so ugly...",
      "review": "Ever since American Idol, I have thought that Kelly Clarkson is one of the most overrated singers ever. And, after this movie, it's plain to see she's not only getting uglier, as if that's possible, but she's also a terrible, terrible actress, to add to her completely mindboggling success. Why do people like her? Is it because she's a down-home gal from Texas that likes greasy steak and enjoys roping cows? Who knows? I prefer GOOD movies, and this was not one of them. Justin is no actor, either, but at least he was bearable to watch. Anywho, Kelly Clarkson is awful and shouldn't be where she is today.",
      "rating": "2"
    },
    {
      "title": "like grease on the beach",
      "review": "this is a great movie about friends and cell phones and how communication is always messed up a great movie to see with the family but it involves teen partying but nothing bad very musical and a very unexpected ending!",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "If you look at it the way it is suppose to be",
      "review": "If you actually look at the movie the way it was suppose to be looked at... as A fun, teenage, summer movie then it is not that bad at all.  It was much better then I thought it would be.  When they made FJTK they did not try to make it an award winning movie... they just wanted something for teens to go and watch and have a good time.... I think people are being WAY to hard on it.  And I see a lot of adults being harsh on this movie when this movie wasn't even made for there demographic... It was aimed towards teens...Anyway I thought the movie was better then I thought it was going to be and it is a good summer movie to go see with your friends when you have nothing to do... I gave it a 6/10",
      "rating": "6"
    },
    {
      "title": "SO BAD",
      "review": "How could anybody, besides my girlfriend, watch this and say \"that wasn't so bad.\"  Yes it was.  It was \"so bad\".  The most incredible aspect of the film is that the writers managed to do a worse job than the actors.  This movie is just a way for the American Idol producers to cash in on brace-faced 13yr old girls who will giggle and gaw at the screen after spending their ten dollars in mall-money.  The producers just wanted a way to make some cash so they hired a low-budget half-retarded monkey to chew up some paper and ink and crap out a script.  This movie had the humor, depth, and quality of a bad episode of \"Hey Dude\".  Had I not been on a cruise on which this movie played on one channel, non-stop for three days, and had i not been with my girlfriend, i would have never subjected myself to this trash.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "dear god no one understands!!",
      "review": "my friend and i were trying to figure out who on earth this movie was geared towards, we realised, other than the obvious 12 year old teenyboppers, it is a cult movie geared towards people like us looking for a crap movie to enjoy and gay men. i was excited to see this movie and have it really obtain cult status, but i was actually totally disappointed. it was horrendous, but not quite bad enough to be good again, does anyone know what i mean?? it took itself waaaaaaaaaay too seriously, but honestly, who thought it was going to be a good movie?? who? certainly not me. i do not regret the 8 dollars for my ticket, my 4 dollars for my drink and my 5 dollars for parking. it was money well spent.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "This movie rocked!",
      "review": "And when I say rocked I mean sucked. This movie was incredibly bad, not thought out, boring, stupid, and full of cliches. Why is it because they were the 2 finalists in American Idol they are merited acting skill? Greece was a good idea for the 70's, not for the 21st century. Please DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Christ Almighty",
      "review": "By the end of this 'film,' I was very uncomfortable. No joke. The tagline of this movie should have been, \"Bet you can't watch the whole thing.\" I'm not to hip to the American Idol trend, but it seems to me they had to make this movie before the next season started. This was Salem State College's Bad Movie Club's second selection. It has set a new standard.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "I'd Hate to See \"American Idol's\" Losers In A Movie",
      "review": "Before you base your decision to see, or hopefully not see this movie, I will say upfront I did not watch the entire movie, I had enough about about 35 dreadful minutes. Two \"stars\" who can't act, are marginally attractive, and were \"discovered\" for their singing abilities by the show American Idol. Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guardini play themselves, and that's too bad, they aren't interesting enough to have a movie based on their own characters. The typical beach bum movie involving the high school-esquire ritual of \"does he like me? Do I like him?\" Who cares? There's singing and dancing, people walking around in skimpy outfits, and the water looked nice. Beyond that, a waste of what was perfectly nice film, and 35 minutes I could have been doing something else.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Exactly what I expected...",
      "review": "I went to see this movie with friends to have a good laugh, and because we're fans of Kelly, yet un-fans of Justin.I was expecting a paper thin plot, bad acting, bad choreography, decent songs.Which is what I got.  Although, I must say that Kelly's acting was a notch better than I expected.  I mean, it would be really challenging not to just barf having to read those cheesy lines, and she read them moderately well.Her singing is, as usual, fantastic.  Also, her black friend is quite good--both at singing and acting.I gave this movie a 4/10 not because it was good, but because you couldn't have expected and Academy Award contender and it was a palatable way to pass the summer time.",
      "rating": "4"
    },
    {
      "title": "smash your head on the cubist jazz",
      "review": "I'm not entirely sure who Justin and Kelly are, but the movie seemed to involve piloting motor-cars during Springtime festivals, friendly utilization of portly comrades for comic purposes, and abstracting electricity in attempts to find clues to our past and future epistemological divergencies. Delicious!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "VOTE A 1 FOR THIS WASTE OF A GOOD ROLL OF FILM!!",
      "review": "Our natural resources were wasted by producing the film to make this crap. I understand that it was made simply as a target for preteens' wallets but COME ON.......I wasn't surprised that this garbage landed at below Top 10 at Box Office in its opening weekend...i cry whenever anyone mentions this....",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "The Worst Movie Ever?",
      "review": "Yes. This was a horrible movie. But I don't think that this was the worst movie ever! The only reason people bash this movie is because Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guirini are starring in it. They are still mad because Tamyra Gray got eliminated before them and she is a much better singer! Kelly and Justin cannot act to save their lives! If they would have took two other people who have never been on American Idol to play in this movie, then this wouldn't have been voted the worst movie of all times. If it was From Rueben to Tamyra, or From Clay to Kimberley,  this movie wouldn't even made the bottom 100 list! Everyone who gave this movie a 1 is just mad that Kelly (one octave voice) was voted the American Idol!",
      "rating": "3"
    },
    {
      "title": "Great Fun. Loved It.",
      "review": "I loved this movie. Great, mindless entertainment.The music and dancing were awesome. Kelly Clarkson looked HOT as usual, and she's not a bad actress at all.You'll be dancing in your seat one minute, laughing the next, and then almost in tears at a certain point in the movie--bring a hanky if you're the sensitive type.Everyone that I've talked to who has seen this movie seems to love it. Big round of applause and tons of smiles in the theater where I saw it.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Not That Bad",
      "review": "After seeing all of the negative reviews of this movie, I had to see for myself if From Justin to Kelly is as bad as people made it out to be. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised that I felt like I got my money's worth. But then again, I wasn't really expecting too much.While this movie was supposed to be a musical, I felt like I was watching multiple music videos. But they were entertaining ones nonetheless. The dancing was well choreographed (especially the 'Wish Upon A Star'segment) and the singing was above average (of course Kelly Clarkson is the true star in this department). Every one of the six main characters shows remarkable talent.As far as acting goes, the best performance comes from Justin Guarini, who gives his character a certain realistic quality whereas Kelly comes off a bit dramatic and everyone else appears too caricatured. Even so, the acting never gets any worse than what you might find in an episode of Saved By The Bell, so it won't ruin your enjoyment of the movie.The story is simple but it works. Too much drama and plot would not work for the Spring Break setting, where everyone is just looking for some lovin'.If you're still unsure about this movie, just take the risk and rent it. You might find yourself watching it several times before taking it back. Just keep that on the downlow :-)",
      "rating": "6"
    },
    {
      "title": "Horrible movie and I did see it.",
      "review": "SPOILER ALERTI love musicals, and opera, so I thought that I would enjoy the movie (realizing it is no Sound of Music, Chicago, or Moulin Rouge). Boy was I wrong. The story was so lame. It was trying to be a very cheap (yet the set looks expensive) knock-off of Grease without the emotional connection.Here are the comparisons for Grease. Beach scene and hooking up and trying to hook up in both movies (though Grease was a full year and spent more time in school and KtoJ was a week of spring break).Girl who is manipulative because of insecurities in both. Although Rizzo is a more complicated character than the blond Alexa who at the end of the movie said she was jealous because her girlfriends were hooking up and she wasn't and she doesn't want to be labelled \"Party Girl\" anymore.I had issues with the movie. I was happy, in the beginning, when Kelly was chastising Justin for being an organizer of events that are similar to Girls Gone Wild but she quickly gave it up.And the way that Kelly forgave Alexa (blond) almost instantly because Alexa told the whole truth to Justin allowing their relationship to continue really bothered me. People aren't supposed to manipulate (and she manipulated by setting up her own dates and text messaging her own messages on the phone) with other people's relationships. Offering advice or opinions is one thing but maliciously trying to break the relationship is another thing.The sub-plots were pretty lame too. Kaya (black girl) hooking up with the waiter (Carlos? I think). And internet boy (Eddie? I think) was pretty lame (and I still liked him more than the other characters). The only time I kept laughing was when Officer Cutler (female cop) would keep fining Brandon? but I'm still not happy that they hooked up (even though we saw it coming a mile away).Some of the dance sequences were nice and I did like some of the tunes but that is not going to save the show. The entering of the dance sequences seemed forced and out of place which made me feel uncomfortable watching the movie. (And I normally don't feel that way with musicals or opera).So all in all, I think I'll give this movie about a 3/10. Don't spend money on it. It just isn't worth it.",
      "rating": "3"
    },
    {
      "title": "The movie wasn't that bad!",
      "review": "The movie From Justin to Kelly was pretty good. I think critics were very harsh on the film. I think the critics were reading to bunch into this film. This movie was created to appeal to the American Idol fans and I felt that was exactly what the film did. I think people were hating on the film and didn't really give the movie a chance. I think Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini did a great job in this movie. I applaud them for there effort in this movie. I think people should try to understand that the film wasn't created to win an Oscar but to just entertain the American Idol fans. I like American Idol and I enjoyed the film. I encourage others to watch and give this movie a chance.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "All I have to say is...",
      "review": "If we get 625 people to vote on this movie then we will insure it a place in the bottom 100 (hell it's probably bottom 5 right now) and it will stand as a true monument to what a horrible, horrible, horrible film this is. Vote! Tell your friends!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Dentist or this movie? Decision. Dentist, At least its Useful",
      "review": "I would never see this movie in the theaters but apparently the sadists at HBO have decided its a great idea to run this movie at least 12 times a week on the various HBO channels in my digital package. Stummbling across this movie is akin to stumbling across some moist and warm vomit in a toilet. In fact I would like to start a campaign to officially change the name of this movie to FROM VOMIT TO TOILET! I think you can imagine what the acting was like. And the singing, and oh yes lets not forget the script, direction and the key grips. Don't get me started on those jerks. Needless to say this movie couldn't be worse. How is that possible you might ask. Well when it was on HBO the cable went out for about 12 minutes and the screen went black. Now if I were honestly asked what was my favorite part of this movie I would have to say the cable outage. My favorite line of dialog was.psssssssssssssssssssss. And the best direction was done by the normally horrible people at Comcast cable who actually got something right by mistake. Oh by the way, in case you weren't clear. The movie sucked. The End",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "I've seen TV movies better than this!",
      "review": "First of all let me say I was forced to see this, and I admit it. I like AMERICAN IDOL, but I would never put any of the American Idol contestants in a movie unless they had acting talent. Everything about this movie sucked: the acting, directing, costuming, the plot, etc, etc, etc. I know it wasn't supposed to be some great masterpiece, but the movie studios shouldn't underestimate the level of our intelligence as they did with this movie.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Girl and her gay best friend hit spring break",
      "review": "This is the worst movie since Glitter.  And Glitter made Spice World look good.  And Spice World made me wish I was watching Labrynth.  And Labrynth made me wanna shoot myself in the freakin head!  The movie is bad on so many levels it's unbelievable!  It's bad actress meets bad actor.  Stupid, formulaic comic mischief and romance to follow!Sit through the whole movie, and what are you left with?  I dunno...I was heavily drunk by the end credits.  To be honest, I don't really remember how it ended, I stopped paying attention when I decided that watching my dog rape my plant would be more entertaining.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "oh boy, oh boy.",
      "review": "I rented this movie to see if it was as horrible as I had heard. After wasting time and money on it, I can confirm that this movie is just plan bad. There are no redeeming qualities, and it's evident that this one was slapped together quickly and without much effort. If your movie character's name and your real name have to be the same, well, then that generally says something about your acting ability, and this one is no exception. The dialogue was flat and uninteresting, the characters were flat and uninteresting, and the singing --supposedly the point of this movie -- was also flat and uninteresting. This one is right down there with the worst of the worst. These kids had to have known they were making a horrible picture with \"From Justin to Kelly\".",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Yes, I have seen it, and it IS that bad...",
      "review": "Many of the reviewers are complaining that people on the board must not have seen it, since it has gotten such a cold reception.  I saw the movie today, and I have to admit, I can't believe that it is number 2 on the \"Worst 100 Movies\" list.  Certainly this film has to be worse than \"Manos.\"",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "This was SO bad ...",
      "review": "Justin and Kelly are okay singers. Not great, but they're okay. It's no great surprise that this movie was so bad, but it is kind of a shame. They would have done much better to let someone with stronger acting skills carry the movie and they could support it with their singing.But the settings for the songs didn't help either. And Justin ... would you PLEASE do something about your hair? Kelly's looks silly enough with the bad dye job, but you look like you got your head caught in a blender!I can't comment on the whole movie because I didn't stay for the entire time. I just couldn't take anymore. It was SOOOOOOO bad!!!!Definitely a 1/10 (can I please give this a zero?)",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "surprisingly fun",
      "review": "Well, I must admit that I went to this movie, expecting a horrific bomb. I never watched \"American Idol\" and only knew Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini from their successful music careers.  However, I decided to spend the $6 and give this film a shot.  I figured, \"I'm a teenager, even if it's lame, it'll still probably be geared to my demographic, and I might enjoy it.\"Surprising, though, I found myself adoring the film.  (It truly was \"Grease on the beach,\" as my friend descrived it.) Of course, with its PG rating, it is geared toward younger audiences, as it should be.  While the plot is very contrived, it's not completely outlandish.  The ensemble cast was also a plus, as everyone gave believable performances.In short, the music was poppy/fun, the setting (supposedly Florida) was beautiful, and the cast was adorable.  It's a nice flick to catch on a summer day, but don't expect anything too serious from this one.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "If you like cheesy musicals, this is for you!",
      "review": "This movie was just a fun time full of happy people and upbeat music. All of the songs were catchy, if not particularly memorable. The characters were fun and natural. You can see people you know in them, even if you have never experienced a situation such as there's. While it is aimed more for a adolescent audience, older people will enjoy it if they go into it with an open mind, recognizing the corny factor. I don't understand everyone who thinks that in order for a movie to be enjoyable it must have some deep plot line. Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini are very likable and fun. And the supporting cast is surprisingly good. This movie is in the spirit of Anchors Aweigh and Summerstock. If you enjoy happy, carefree movies, you will most likely enjoy this movie.",
      "rating": "6"
    },
    {
      "title": "People actually got paid for making this movie?",
      "review": "I know over ten people who have seen this movie, and only one of them liked it.  And she was ten years old.  What does that tell you?This is NOT a movie for thinking people!But if you're into mindless entertainment, vacant plots, and mediocre singing ... then maybe you should rent this movie.But DON'T buy it!  No one should be subjected to seeing this atrocity more than once.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "This Movie Is Exactly What Justin and Kelley said it would be.",
      "review": "This is a fun summer film for the kids. I am not a kid but I enjoyed the movie and bought the dvd. The singing and dancing were fun and I  thought Kelly and Justin did good for their first acting roles, especially Justin who seemed more comfortable and natural on screen, not to mention gorgeous (don't touch a curl on that beautiful head).  Kelly has that powerful voice. Justin has been offered roles on Broadway, tv and movies because of the exposure on this film. And Kelly's cd has gone double platinum and she's now breaking internationally. SO I don't understand the bashing of these two talented performers. A lot of reviewers admit that they haven't even seen the movie. How sad.  Kelly and Justin are not just the two people who appeared on AI. They are much more and deserve to have a chance in the business no matter how they got their start. If you want some mindless, good clean fun, rent or purchase this movie and sing along.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Oh, Hell No!!!!",
      "review": "This movie was more horrible than ANYTHING!. To be honest, the title itself sounds like a man's transfiguration to a transexual named Kelly. But, I'm sure that you know by now that this is movie was just made to increase marketing on the \"American idol\" franchise. Bottom line, would I see this movie? Oh, hell no!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Could be the worst movie of all time?",
      "review": "A worthless movie. One that should be on a Must Avoid List! They must have planned and wrote up the movie over night. Watching 10 mins. of the film was enough. A very lame film, produced trying to make a buck from the American Idol hype. Feel sorry for all those who were stupid enough to paid to see in theater.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Inane pile of trash",
      "review": "I had the misfortune of seeing this movie today. When I origionaly saw the advertisements a while ago, I saw no signs of it being a musical, and it might have been more apparent if I knew those main actors were people from the horrible television series, 'American Idol' So I saw it, and it was crap. The acting was terrible, and the plot line was nothing new. Here's a twist, he comes back in the end! Didn't see that one coming!! I was able to predict everything that happened in this movie. Boring, based off of a crappy television series, put in spring break of all places, the acting was crap, their English was crap, this entire movie was just a disgrace and is one of many things destroying western society. Along with the Matrix sequels, The actual American Idol series, All forms of sports, and Shrinky dinks.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "I'm speechless... really ...",
      "review": "The best thing about this movie was the ending credits... I mean, those lines, scrolling down your screen was a huge relif for me. I loved the black background and this breathtaking panorama.This movie achieved the impossible, putting my 2 year old daughter to sleep. This was incredible ! That's why I don't agree with everyone and I personally think that this movie was incredible.I wonder why this movie was PG ! I mean hello ! Do we really want to teach our children that girlz should be that easy and if they aren't then it's bad ? Do we really need to send out such a compilation of rotten morals and conducts ? I see him, I like him, then let's sleep together ? Isn't it complicated enough these days without those \"slut\" guidelines ?",
      "rating": "2"
    },
    {
      "title": "Theresa San-Nicholas spoiler",
      "review": "My wife rented this video from the bait shop next to the motel. She said, \"most of the videos were porn - flicks, and \"Justin to Kelly\" was the only thing the store had that looked good\". Chick - flick, or porn? A ... I would have chose \"Just Doin Kelly\" instead I think. Anyway I've been wondering for years where Harley dropped that chick hitchhiker off. I had been meaning to find out. Proves the old saying is true that \"they will let anyone become a cop.\" Glad to check that one off of my bucket list. Oh yea, what did I think of the movie? I must have dozed off after the \"officer Cutter\" scene. Though I liked \"Harley Davidson & the Marlboro Man\"; seen it many times on satellite in 25 years as a matter of fact. Furthermore Tom Sizemore, Alec, Billy, and Daniel's big brother were actually plausible villains in that Don Johnson / Mickey Rourke likewise plausible \"reluctant, but worthy tandem heroes\" flick. Moreover HD & the MM is a hell of a lot better movie than this J to K stinker; I seen enough of the latter to rate it a 3 rather than 1 because to be fair I failed at staying awake; so that much I can tell you. Otherwise i'll have to ask my wife, and get back to you for a \"Justin to Kelly\" review. Better yet don't even waist your time just checkout the aforementioned Johnson, Rourke, Sizemore, and Baldwin flick instead. Or porn; heck any porn rates at least a 5 by default. Anyways, hope I didn't in any way spoil anybody's lifelong \"Carmen Sandiego\" / \"Waldo\" hunting - sojourn for nameless \"femmes of the silver - screen.\" .\"",
      "rating": "3"
    },
    {
      "title": "Worst Movie Ever For a Reason",
      "review": "I'm thankful I wasn't one of the [few] people to see this in theaters, or I would've left five minutes into it and demanded my money back. However, at a party I saw parts of this movie. I can only say WTF to how bad the movie is, and another WTF goes to the person who rented the movie for the party. WTF!?!?!?Anyway, if you weren't under a rock during the summer of this year (2003), you probably already know how bad this movie is (or is supposed to be)... same goes for 'Gigli' (which I'm glad I never got the opportunity to see for myself). The movie must've been written by someone who must be mentally handicapped, cause it well... it sucked. No real plot. The music was poorly dubbed or something. Lip-synching was horrible too, and the acting was pretty bad. Kelly should've stuck to dancing.I hope they don't make a movie with Clay and Ruben, cause, that'll just be sick. Avoid this movie like the plague.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Yep, it's bad alright",
      "review": "From Justin to Kelly, just one of those 'boy meets girl but through misunderstandings they don't get together until the happy ending' stories. What apparently makes this one special, are the two leads, the winner and runner up of American Idol.As a European (with it's own 'Idol' contest, quite an enjoyable show I must say), I'm not too familiar with Kelly Clarkson, and I hadn't heard from Justin Guarini (or, as someone says in the movie, Sideshow Bob, best joke of the movie) yet. So that's not a reason to watch the movie. As there are other things that were so predictable, the movie was disappointing even by it's own low standards (as the IMDB score would suggest).The two leads both bring their friends to the beach during 'Spring Break', and these friends are about the flattest characters you will ever see in a movie. It includes a computer nerd, a cocky womanizer and a party girl. Only substance among the supporting cast comes from Anika Noni Rose, who plays a girl named Kaya, who falls in love with a local bartender/dishwasher. Rest of the cast are just a bunch of highly attractive extra's... I actually didn't see ONE fat or unattractive person during the entire movie... but lets not get into that. I know, I know, it's just a movie.Biggest part among the supporters is for Katherine Bailess, who plays Alexa, who also takes a liking in Justin. She tries to push the two lovers away from each other, by pretending that SHE is Kelly, not answering text messages from Justin. Now, Justin, it's not forbidden to actually CALL somebody on your phone! Terrible scene when Kelly finds out about Alexa's evil plan, with Alexa explaining: 'I've always been jealous of you, I wish I was more like you!'. Really convincing, guys...Also, there's definately an overuse of songs in this one, and they're not even that good. Worst part comes when Justin and Kelly take a boatride, with him suddenly starting to sing this horrible, so called romantic song. Yuck.Although the movie only runs for about 80 minutes, it's a drag in the last 30 or so minutes, with the songs getting even worse and the story just looking for it's ending. Which eventually comes with yet another annoying party, with the whole cast singing 'That's the way I like it' for about 10 minutes.Bad and annoying, this one. 2/10.",
      "rating": "2"
    },
    {
      "title": "Great film",
      "review": "This movie was great. It was way more entertaining than overrated trash as \"Rambo\" or \"Conan the Barbarian\". This movie was funny, cute and heartwarming. The characters were very likable, and all the cast made a great work (I never saw them in any other movie, but all the performances of this film were great)The songs were pretty good. I liked all of them. I don't see why there is too much hate for this film, it was pretty good and enjoyable. Just like some movies are way overrated, this film is quite underrated.It is is one of the best romantic films ever made, along with Twilight. It definitely deserves more recognition.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "An enjoyable fluff piece...",
      "review": "An upbeat fluff piece, almost in the spirit of Gidget. The female leads are attractive and sing quite well. The male leads are just kind of there as far as singing goes. There are some humorous aspects to the film-including the male jock continuously having to pay fines and the smart guy in the group trying to find a girl he met on the internet. The Star Trek reference involving this character is quite hilarious, possibly the most amusing part of the movie. As for the musical numbers, they are more enjoyable than your typical Disney songs, and one or two are above average-but nothing comparing to most of the selections on your local Oldies station. The cinematography is bright, which is another plus. It does slow down at times, and there are some sexual references that are surprising for a PG (G in Canada) rated movie. Overall, enjoyable-but nothing spectacular.",
      "rating": "7"
    },
    {
      "title": "from bullets to cyanide",
      "review": "do not see it, horrible movie.  i find it hard to even call it a movie, its just a piece of trash.  all copies of it should be set on fire now. first, no one in it can act worth a damn.  second, the plot is as bad as it looks on the trailers.just save yourself from even seeing 5 minutes of it.  your IQ will drop 10 points from 5 minutes alone........  the whole movie may just leave ya an intellectual cripple.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Justin and Kelly ROCK!!!",
      "review": "I figured it would be best to put in my review of the movie ASAP, before people start bashing it which most likely will happen due to obvious reasons. Anyways, I personally am a fan of Justin and Kelly. I thought that the movie was awesome. I kept rooting for the two of them to get together throughout the whole movie. I thought it was cool how they came up with a cast of fresh, young, talented people. I'm definitely getting this when it comes out on video. I recommend it to those who like musicals and American Idol. Take it from me--you won't be disapointed.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "If they made this an afternoon special, kids would run away from home",
      "review": "I bought the DVD at Wal-Mart for five bucks, hoping to get some laughs watching this pathetic movie.  I didn't get my money's worth.  It's so bad, it's not even funny-bad.  Horrible.  Horrible.  Horrible.Kelly is the most unattractive woman in the movie.  It makes no sense that every other woman in the movie should be more attractive to any non-blind spring break party goer.  And thank God they keep her covered up most of the time!  This is not someone who should be shown in a bathing suit.  Legs like tree trunks.And the idea of Justin being attracted to any of the women in the movie is a little far-fetched.  He has not a shred of masculinity.This movie could have been made from rejected scenes from \"Revenge of the Nerds 2\" and \"Grease 2\".  The lead guys are total dorks; the girls are brainless twits.  Music just breaks out at inopportune times.  And the pairing off of girls and guys during dance scenes is so \"diversity friendly\" that it is blatant.I was going to try to put this in the return bin at Blockbuster, but I'm afraidd they'll hunt me down and press charges.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Not good but not the worst",
      "review": "I have seen some bad films in my time.  I have seen films that made me cry and that was do to the story.  This is not one of those films.  Is this a good film?  Not by a very long shot.  It trys to be \"Beach Blanket Bingo\" and \"Grease\" except with annoying actors and no catchy songs.  This film was mad just to capitalize on the American Idol show which I think is just hilarious anyway b/c none of these people will be famous in about 2 years anyway.  This film is by no means good but is also not as bad as people say. If you were a fan of American Idol I think you might actually like the film considering all it is doing is showing off their singing voices.",
      "rating": "5"
    },
    {
      "title": "Weren't These Kids supposed To Be Singers",
      "review": "I think people could rate this movie a 1 even if they did not see it, because we have seen these movies before and we all hated them. So why would we waste our time going to see this if everyone knows we're not going to enjoy it. It's easier just to give it a 1. Besides the producer of the movie obviously knew it was bad too, because they didn't allow it to be reviewed. I saw Ebert and Roeper on Jay Leno and they said that they were not allowed to see and if they tried to the security was so tight they would catch them. Looks like the work of a 1 movie to me.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": ".....no",
      "review": "Lol just no.So sorry Kelly.Sincerely, everyone.",
      "rating": "2"
    },
    {
      "title": "No more, please.",
      "review": "SPOILERS Prior to seeing this \"movie\" (it in fact featured moving pictures so I suppose it qualifies), I heard the hype in both directions.  I'm not one for musicals but I understand their concept and how they're generally supposed to work.  This wasn't a musical.  This wasn't a teen movie (everyone but the lead actress looked well over the age of even the oldest, dumbest, college kids), this was clear right off the bat.So maybe it has a serious plot, you know, the kind that tugs at your heart strings.  Nope, can't have any of that, no time, there's singin' to do! First, the movie kindly shoves everyones' roles down our throat, so we won't forget when the music numbers end.  We've got our hero, Justin, the ex-party animal.  The guy who gets ticketed at the end of each song (I don't remember his name, see how important he was to the plot?), and the Internerd who strangely has no shame in telling everyone he's looking for his cyber girlfriend groan.  The 3 girls are pretty predictable, we have the stupid slut who gets caught doing something stupid, the smart one who does something stupid (getting mixed up with a 35 year old, bus boy, stereotype thing qualifies as stupid), and the ugly one we feel sorry for who tries to be the cute one in the end.I did manage to sit through this one (on sheer will power) and don't remember rolling my eyes so much in one movie in all my life.  The movie lacked character development, character substance, any form of a realistic plot, and in general featured the type of acting I'd expect from a skit by Christopher Walken on Saturday Night Live (you know the kind, eyes glued to the cue cards, wishing it would just end)There was some action, though.  I was pleased to see the adventurous use of the hovercraft.  When the guy fell off and got sucked under the machine, part of me was hoping that was good old Justin under there, gasping for air. At that point I began to day dream a little, wondering what the world would be like if there in fact was an accident on the set during the shooting of this scene and he did fall off and get sucked under... I was brought back to reality seconds later when the ticket guy received another fine (comic relief, after all, that was a serious life-or-death issue they just addressed, the audience needs a little chuckle to recover).  Why didn't the movie just throw the guy in jail, he's clearly got on social conscience and is a habitual criminal.  I say we throw the book at that.. whatever.Bad movie, even if you like the singing performances those two put on during the American Idol shows (I'm not much of a fan of that style of music). I don't see the logic in the choices of songs given the scenes in which they were used.  The boat incident.. she's about to puke and they launch into song?  What's the deal with them screaming in each others' faces?  That's a bit on the creepy side if you ask me.  I know when I sing a duet with someone I'm courting, and barely know, I try my hardest to keep from yelling in their face.  Maybe they get off on that sort of thing, I don't know. They're clearly both into some seriously screwed up long-distances relationships with stalkers they barely know (yes, they both classify as stalkers in my book).  Someone at 20th Century Fox really screwed up when they cleared the script on this one.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "A new take on spring break movies....okay, but it may make some older viewers uncomfortable",
      "review": "Kelly (Kelly Clarkson) lets her two best friends talk her into going from Texas to Florida for spring break. Kelly is certain the whole affair is just going to be a love-em-and-leave-em type of experience. Boy, is she right. These young people are after quick sex and seem unconcerned about real love. Three young men, including Justin (Justin Guarini) are trying to earn money to pay for their vacation. They do this by holding bikini contests and other tawdry happenings. However, from the moment Justin meets Kelly, he likes what he sees and she has eyes for him, too. But, Kelly's friend Alexa creates havoc for their connections, by text messaging Justin with false information, from time to time. Justin and Kelly do spend one beautiful day, out on the ocean in a boat. Is it true love? This is definitely the \"hip-hop\" version of where the boys are. Everyone is half-dressed and talking about sex, sex, sex, most of the time. Yes, the stars are all very attractive and young, with great singing voices. They break into song and dance at a moment's notice and perform well. But, WHOA. Is this truly enough to result in a successful movie? Just barely. If you love stories of boy meets girl, you may want to try this film. At its core, there is a romance story to enjoy. But, be warned. There is a lot of material here that may give older viewers some raised eyebrows and gasps. Although nothing is explicit, this film has sex on the brain and it shows.",
      "rating": "5"
    },
    {
      "title": "Captilising on American Idol doesn't make it the worst of all-time! Granted, this movie is still pretty bad!",
      "review": "(SPOILER WARNING, but as if you couldn't predict it anyway!) It was there, okay! Curiosity killed the cat I guess, but 'From Justin To Kelly' was lent to me by a friend-, as it has not being officially released in Australia! Understandably so, for Australia did not embrace the American Idol series as much as our own version in Australian Idol! Regardless, this notoriously so-called worst of all-time is quite bad, but hard to take seriously as anything than teen-marketed flick for fans of the first American Idol series.The film features two contestants from American Idol in Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini as characters with the same first name. Justin goes to Miami spring break with his two friends, Brandon (Greg Siff) and Eddie (Brian Dietzen) as party and competition organisers and hopefully score some ladies. Kelly is dragged to Spring Break by her two friends, Alexa (Katherine Bailess) and Kaya (Anika Noni Rose), in order to have fun and pick up guys. Eventually, the two groups run into each other, and Kelly has the hots for Justin and vice versa. However, both parties don't want it to be just a fling, Kelly is hindered by her jealous friend in Alexa and Justin's party organising could hinder his chances. Meanwhile, the supporting characters have to find their own love interests. Insert awkward musical numbers here and there, cause after all this film does have two American Idol singers in the title, and then you pretty much have this film.Most of the songs are nothing special, but they are not completely bad either though \"That's the Way I Like It\" was pushing it, but some of the sequences are awkward in its choreography, editing and shot-choice! Sometimes, I had no idea what character was singing in the opening number, cause there were in the distance and surrounded by dancing beach-party goers. However, some nice direction by Robert Iscove added some good touches- particularly in the second main number.I think 'From Justin To Kelly' does have the \"so bad, it's good!\" appeal, and for the most part, the characters were reasonable. I never felt I had to turn it off due to sheer agony, but I did cringe a few times. Some of the acting was off, and the plot was pretty shady, but then again, what do you expect! After viewing, there was no real purpose to characters and no real driving message either. The being in love angle was unconvincing, and Alexa's whole betraying Kelly's trust angle was pretty weak. If anything, the film sort of states that flings are pointless and that you should try to go for something deeper than that! However, the whole purpose of this movie felt like to just hook Justin and Kelly up at the end, ala the title itself and \"art\" imitating life I guess! However, I can safely say that the film beat my expectations as I can safely say I've seen 100 worse films than it!** Out of *****!",
      "rating": "4"
    },
    {
      "title": "It was what I expected",
      "review": "I admit to being an \"American Idol\" fan.  I also admit that I bought \"From Justin to Kelly\".  What was I thinking -- that I might see a cheesy musical with a few decent songs?  You bet.  Did I think it would change my life or be \"Grease\"?  Nope.  Was I disappointed?  Nope.It's a guilty pleasure (along with \"Grease 2\" and \"Sing\") that I'm not ashamed to admit that I indulge.",
      "rating": "8"
    },
    {
      "title": "I'm probably the only person on earth who loved this film...",
      "review": "Okay so the winner and runner-up of the very first Installment of American Idol team up for a feature film, which is actually a musical about a spring break in Florida where their two characters meet and fall in love. For me, it was all so bad that it was good. I can honestly say that I preferred this film to the film 'Love actually.' Justin Guarini can't act to save his life but he does better than his two sidekick friends who not only embarrass themselves but the very essence of the people they stand for in the film. Kelly Clarson fairs better but we're not talking Oscar material, she is just slightly better than Guarini and only looks good as an actress because of all the six main characters, her own character has the most class and not to mention depth to her. The best part of the film in the song 'Anytime' which also appears on both Guarini's and Clarkson's debut albums. The song has so much attitude but it still manages to remain romantic. The only way to enjoy a film like this is not to take it too seriously! It's just a movie guys!",
      "rating": "7"
    },
    {
      "title": "Whoa, this thing sucks!",
      "review": "This week, i finally got to experience the dread of 'From Justin to Kelly' myself, when it aired on Norwegian cable-TV. I was fully aware that the 'musical' got nailed pretty badly at the Razzie awards, and that it, according to the voters of IMDb, was one of the most awful movies ever made. I was actually looking forward to watching it, because I have this strange sense of humor; sucky movies tend to REALLY crack me up.As i anticipated, the 'musical' was... not very impressive (phenomenal understatement). It sucked, as a matter of fact. The plot was VERY poor: The story was set in sunny Florida, during the notorious American spring break. The non-charismatic, sucky actor Kelly Clarkson and the non-charismatic sucky actor Justin Guarini (who, of some reason, has remained pretty obscure in Norway) have the lead roles. They appear to be quite different from each other, but still connect in very fascinating way (minor sarcasm). Of course, they come together in the end, despite all odds... On the way, we witness backstabbing, low-browed humor, DEPRESSINGLY bad actors, and, naturally, a lot of not-so-impressive (another understatement) dance numbers. It's just so sad that the movie fails even at points a musical REALLY SHOULD be decent, such as singing and choreography. The choreographer actually 'won' a special Razzie award for his work. The songs are either crap or average pop music.The cast is hopelessly talentless. We are presented both a blond,deceiving and irritating slut from the South, and a geeky computer enthusiast with glasses and not-up-to-date beach clothes. These two, and all the other members of the supporting cast are among the most terrible I have ever seen.About the director... Let's just say he's not quite in the top league.The script of this movie was horrid, so horrid that I just sat there with a bad taste in my mouth. It was full of clichés, unintelligent 'comedy' (is really the geek's sunburns even slightly amusing?), and not-very-significant dialog. It's standard at its very best moments.Damn it! I hoped for a FUNNY cinematic disaster, not this hopeless piece of junk. Yeah, it's more or less an atrocity, but I will not slaughter it in the the same fashion as many other IMDb users, that is, by sentencing it to the very pit of movie history. 'From Justin to Kelly' doesn't deserve to be among the bottom tens. It's a turd, no doubt, but I know several examples of movies where the film crew were even more clueless and the final result was even more devastating. Take 'Manos: The Hands of Fate' and 'Troll 2'. Pure garbage. I will therefore, very generously, give this movie two stars.Not surprisingly, the only cinematic spin-off product of 'American Idol' was a failure. Being aimed at the female pre-teens of America, it couldn't end any different: a moronic, immature, and superficial chick-flick. Jesus! Thankfully, 'From Justin to Kelly' can easily be avoided in the future. At least here in Norway.",
      "rating": "2"
    },
    {
      "title": "Very Cute",
      "review": "This movie was cute.  It was like the old Beach Blanket Bingo movies.  I LOVED it.  These 2 performers are working hard at making it and did an amazing job considering how new they are to the whole thing.  Not to mention they are adorable.  This movie deserves a chance to do well.  People should walk into it with an open mind and take it for what it is FUN.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "I think stupid is too harsh a word.",
      "review": "But not for this film. I happened to see this awful movie on HBO, and the only reason I did was that a friend wanted to see how bad it really was. And guess what? It is terrible. I don't understand why anyone bothered making this worthless, ridiculous look at spring break or whatever was going on. There is no comment whatsoever in the movie on anything that is of any value at all. The people don't even seem to be having fun making the movie. The writing is atrocious, the directing could have been done by setting a camera up in the sand and turning it on, and don't get me started on the acting. Okay, since I mentioned it, the acting makes Shaquille O'Neal's performance in Kazaam seem Oscar-worthy. Think of the money that went into making this movie, and how many hungry people in India it could have fed. They should of just given it to me and let me make a movie. I have no training and no connections, but even if I just filmed birds in my backyard it would show more artistic merit and talent than this rubbish, and when I say rubbish I mean rubbish.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Should such an atrocity be rewarded with a rating of a \"1\"",
      "review": "To begin with, I never sat through this whole movie. I'm too chauvinistic for such drivel. However, being a projectionist means I have to watch the film for any defects through the course of a work day. I must have viewed some twenty minutes of the film, and I can only imagine how much worse the other 62 minutes were like. Let's hope this whole stupid `American Idol' worshipping culture we live in burns in hell for the despicable atrocities they have helped inflict on the human race. Stay away from this film, unless you plan to puke and feel sick for a good 82 minutes of your life.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Aww, the horror",
      "review": "Some comments i've read describe this as \"grease on spring break\", as if the phrase popped into their brains on its own. Not so, the phrase began before the movie came out by the movie's marketing team. So i'd like to use my own pre-fabricated phrase(from a movie critic) to respond to these easily entertained media denizens quoting the film's party line: \"it is grease on spring break, as acted out by the food court staff at sea world\". this movie is truly, utterly, unmistakably awful. if you like only to watch good movies, never ever ever ever ever come near this piece of crap. Ever But for those like me who love to watch terrible films and laugh their heads off at the ineptness, this one's a keeper! Absolutely wonderfully terrible fun. There's nothing funnier than watching a bad cast deliver bad jokes and sing bad songs badly. Damn, that's fun. Good movie lovers, back away. Bad movie lovers, enjoy!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "what was that movie about again?",
      "review": "It has literally only been a few minutes since From Justin to Kelly ended and I am already having trouble remembering anything that goes on in this movie. There are...um...some guys, I guess, and um...some girls and, well, one of them is Kelly Clarksson, and they uh, go to the beach and there is singing, and also dancing, and I umm, I guess they fall in love, perhaps?Taking a look at the plot summary, we learn that Justin and his two friends go to Spring Break in Miami where they run into Kelly and her two friends. Despite a complete lack of chemistry (and acting ability) Kelly and Justin apparently fall in love, even though Justin is a party guy, and Kelly is a shy guy. Kelly's friend tries steel Justin away, drama ensues, Kelly confronts friend, drama ends, Kelly and Justin live happily forever after.Now, I understand that a musical movie like this will have a simplistic plot, the focus being on the relationship between the characters and the music but like I said, the relationship between the characters is pretty lackluster and you will be hard pressed to find someone singing along to the music.The only thing memorable about the movie is the awful, awful rendition \"That's the Way I Like it\" that is used as a finale.",
      "rating": "2"
    },
    {
      "title": "The Vidiot Reviews...",
      "review": "From Justin to KellyThe cost-effective basis behind movies starring flavours of the month is that the running time is only 15 minutes.Unfortunately, this 2003 romantic/musical/comedy featuring the winner and runner-up of American Idol bucks the trend.While on spring break with her girlfriends, Kelly (Kelly Clarkson) meets Justin (Justin Guarini), a fellow spring breaker who is likewise accompanied by his boys.Needles to say, the reality star-crossed lovers are brought together, before being torn apart, and brought back together.The whole time, Justin and Kelly's crews create mischief, when they're not joining the leads in choreographed song and dance.While it pretends to pay homage to hep beach party musicals, Justin and Kelly are complete squares: their songs are forgettable, their acting is incompetent and their dance routines are substandard.Maybe the producers of American Idol should've gone with their guts, and instead of Florida, set spring break in a Coca-Cola factory. (Red Light)vidiotreviews.blogspot.com",
      "rating": "2"
    },
    {
      "title": "Doomed from the Start",
      "review": "\"From Justin to Kelly\" is the worst kind of bad movie; the kind that's so uninspired and dull you can't even make fun of it. It's spring break in Florida. Kelly Taylor (Kelly Clarkson) needs a break from her waiting and entertaining job and although she's not super anxious to go, she's convinced by her friends Alexa (Katherine Bailess) and Kaya (Anika Noni Rose) that a little vacation is just what she needs. In Fort Lauderdale, Justin Bell (Justin Guarini) and his friend Carlos (Jason Yribar) are reaping the benefits of the crowds of teenagers by setting up competitions and parties while their friend Eddie (Brian Dietzen) is trying to meet up with his internet crush. When they all meet up on the beach, Justin is very interested in Kelly, but she suspects he's too party-crazy and wouldn't be interested in a real relationship. Alexa however, thinks he's just the kind of guy she wants and she won't let him get away. She repeatedly jumps between them with text messages and leads Justin to believe that Kelly is not interested despite the fact that the more time they spend together, the more the two leads start to fall for each other. During these misunderstandings, Kaya is starting a relationship with a sexy busboy named Carlos and although he hasn't had any luck with the ladies, Brandon keeps bumping into a sexy beach patrol woman and he's convinced it's only a matter of time before she falls for him. If you're expecting a whole lot of singing, spontaneously choreographed dance numbers and predictable love plots, then you've come to the right place.It's just a by-the-books beach romance story that's been padded out to 1hr 21 minutes by throwing in a bunch of songs, one dimensional characters and light-as-air romance plots. It's clear that Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini have talent, but the songs they're given aren't memorable and weren't made for them so it just feels like a waste of time. The acting is spotty at best, you can tell by the fact that both Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini's characters' first names are the same as theirs. In the actors' defense though, it's blatantly obvious that this film was made due to contractual obligation. Why else would you have the winner and runner-up of a competition act together in a romantic movie when neither of them have any acting experience, and limited professional singing experience too? I suspect the whole thing was dug up from a dusty box of \"quick, cheap teenage plots\", rewritten a little bit and then shipped out to a crew that wasn't passionate at all about the project to capitalize on the immediate popularity of the stars. Even aside from the technical standpoint of the writing, the movie isn't put together very competently. It's poorly edited and looks more like a music video than a movie when there's singing and dancing and poorly acted when there isn't. If you're a fan of either Kelly Clarkson or Justin Guarini, or even of \"American Idol\", skip \"From Justin to Kelly\" and just listen to one of their albums instead. (Theatrical version on VHS, August 24, 2012)",
      "rating": "2"
    },
    {
      "title": "I loved this movie!",
      "review": "Really, I thought it was great. It was about as much fun as getting both arms amputated at the same time. I can't remember my favorite part. Maybe it was the choreography which actually rivalled decapitated chickens running around while they were high on crack. Or maybe the plot. Oops! There wasn't on. My mistake. I also like the completely random hovercraft competitions that, as we all know, always take place on beaches during spring break. Or the cop. Man, someone was on acid when they cast her as the \"beautiful\" police officer. And I just loved that anorexic, evil blonde, who spilled her guts (whats little of them) to Kelly at the end. Or maybe it was the acting. I mean, even half-retarded babies with no arms couldn't act better than half of these guys. And that clever blonde. After all, she was pretty smart to manipulate Justin like that. As we all know, if you really like a girl, everybody knows you can't call her. That's lame. No, no, you have to text message her on a number that her suspicious friend gave you. And, man, Justin's friend who kept throwing those parties. Where does he come up with such good ideas, because he throws the most original parties, too. After all, who hasn't heard of a whipped cream bikini contest. Or a pool party. Really, where does he get those ideas? And Carlos. Man, the emotion on your face convinced me, especially when you said you should have quit your job a while ago. Yup, that emotion sure did the trick. To best sum it up, the emotion you possessed was only outmatched by the emotion of a dead seal. Yes, I loved this movie. In fact, I love it so much, I love it more than life itself. I highly recommend this movie.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "How vaccation should be",
      "review": "What can I say?  What a wonderful film this is, a real hidden gem. It is a pure delight from start to finish. The acting is first class, and the musical numbers delivered to perfection, with feeling and a passion straight from the heart.  I didn't recognise many of the cast, but have no doubt there are at least 4 or 5 in this film heading for MEGA stardom! Quite simply the best film I have seen in the last 25 years.  Bring on the sequel!",
      "rating": "9"
    },
    {
      "title": "Good or Bad?",
      "review": "Well, it's not exactly a masterpiece like \"White Chicks\" or anything (just kidding), but I love Kelly Clarkson and would jump at the chance to see her in anything! O.K, so she and Justin have admitted that they had to do it because it was in their contracts and that they know they're not actors, so just take it for what it's worth.It's a goofy, low-budget homage to those \"Beach Blanket\" movies of years past with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello-it's not like they were great actors or had great plot lines, either! Hey, I love it for the sheer campiness of it, the terrible acting, the hot guy dancers in the background, the bitchy blond \"friend\", whom you just want to slap across the face and the tacky songs! It did give us \"Timeless\", which, in my opinion, is a great song! \"The Bounce\" is also a pretty sugary number , too! Oh, just buy the DVD people-you know you want to!!!!:-)",
      "rating": "6"
    },
    {
      "title": "Oh My God...",
      "review": "I heard this movie was bad so I decided to check it out and my god what an awful piece of trash this is... The songs are terrible, the dialogue is cheesy, the plot is predictable and the characters are so thin.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "What can I say I fell in love even more with Justin",
      "review": "I really enjoyed this movie because it was exactly how I expected it to be. Fun. It is very good considering no one in it has had much experience in acting in a movie. If you were a fan of either Justin or Kelly I definitely think you should see this movie because it makes you like them even more.Also if you like movies like Grease or other musicals like that you should see it because it's the same type of thing. I think someone should bring musicals back because they look like they would be a lot of fun to be in.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "If there was a rating below 1, this movie would have it",
      "review": "Wow... I can't believe I actually wasted 80 minutes of my life watching this pile of crap. Seriously, I am confused of to how I actually managed to not get up and throw the DVD out the window. This movie only took 29 days to come out on DVD... not a surprise why.Everything about this movie is terrible. How do they even call this a movie!?!? This pile of junk has everything from horrible acting to a poorly written scrip to an awful screenplay. The songs are completely irrelevant to the story. This movie is just a test for Kelly and Justin to see if they can act... which they failed miserably. The story is inconsistent with many scenes that are completely unrealistic. When I started watching this movie, I thought \"ok, this movie is just starting. It has to get better soon\". Man, oh man how wrong I was. This movie stays boring, stupid and unrealistic for the whole movie.Kelly and Justin should stick to singing, not acting for the sake of humanity! I felt like taking this DVD and whipping it at Simon Cowell's head after I saw this movie.Don't waste any money on seeing this movie. There are dozens of better things you could do with your money. I give this movie a 1/10.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "One  of the worst movies!",
      "review": "This movie was really terrible.I just only watched it for 10 minutes.It ranks in my top 5 of worst movies i ever saw in my life.I saw this for the first time in July this year cos i wanted to see what all the fuss was about it.It was awful! We sometimes see contestants from AI become actors/actresses but not in a movie like Justin to Kelly.J to K really blowed as it lacked charisma,acting from some really talented stars and could be the on of the main influences for another lame as movie HSM.This movie reminded me a lot like HSM - i don't know why but it just did.If you like HSM you will so enjoy this lame movie.It is a movie for the teeny boppers only not anyone over 13.If you liked it you have NO TASTE IN MOVIES!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": ",,,,,horrible, couldn't even finish it...",
      "review": "OK, first I am going to say, that I usually disagree with the critics. I laughed a lot at flops like 'Kangaroo Jack' and 'The Master Of Disguise', and most of the movies the critics rave about I don't really like.However, unfortunately, this movie was every bit as bad as everyone said it was. I'd heard nothing good about this movie, and when ABC Family was playing it, I watched out of curiosity, I didn't think it could have been THAT bad.I was wrong. The 'acting', if you can call it that, was absolutely horrible. The story was bad, the characters were annoying, there is nothing good to say about this movie. It's pretty bad when a movie is so bad that I can't finish it, but I probably watched the first half hour or so and turned it off.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Oh Barf",
      "review": "How can you choose the most awful moment? Is it Justin Guaroni's Slimy Smarmy, Oily persona? Is it Kelly Whatserface's cliché Fat \"cute-girl's homely friend\" character? Is it the horrific songs or the milque toast delivery? No plot, clichéd scenes, talentless cast. Just no!This was clearly an attempted cash grab by the American Idol franchise. The storyline/script was written by a relative of the producer for gawdsakes! The only good thing about this mess was that they never dared to try to do it again. I see it languishing in discount bins at 2 for 5 dollars and they still can't unload it. It's a chunk of time I'll never get back. Enough said.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Just Speaking about this movie is a waste of air",
      "review": "If I tried to explain why I watched this movie I couldn't tell you cause I don't even remember. After finishing it, which I'm amazed I did, all I could say was wtf, how, why, etc gasp gasp. Sprouting from the annoying TV reality show which has other nations stereotyping all Americans, American Idol, the two main characters are the winner and runner up from the original TV show. (Let me note that there have been a few other seasons since then and none of them have decided to make a movie afterwords). The entire movie is really about nothing, just some guy who likes a girl and then she likes him but he gave up and there is deception and then you throw up and can't remember what happened but if you go to your big book of clichés I'm sure the ending is in there. HAPPILY EVER AFTER This movie is so bad that even the songs, which should have been good considering the people singing them, suck. I mean it jumps from two people who can act just as well as you and me to songs who which really sound so bad that they deserve their own criticism from another web site. I don't understand why anyone would watch this and anyone who actually gave this movie a 10 should really stop watching movies or at least stop speaking because its really just a waste of the air on this planet.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "What a terrible film",
      "review": "I was intrigued when I saw this movie in the bottom ten. I thought to myself \"I have to see it.\" What a terrible mistake.There are bad movies. Then there are movies that are so bad they're funny (ie. The Core, Blue Lagoon), and then there is From Justin to Kelly. It is in a league of it's own. The absolute pits of Hollywood flops. If I didn't feel the need to warn humanity of this movie, I would not be writing this review right now.Kelly and Justin (aptly named) are two college-age partiers who are not your typical college-age partiers. They are looking for true love, not just promiscuous sex. Kelly is a non-aspiring singer from Texas, and Justin is a frat boy/dancer/heartthrob with two truly obnoxious friends. They're made for each other, right? Erm, sort of.The problem is, Kelly's blonde friend is secretly in love with Justin, and engages in a covert sabotage of their relationship by giving Justin her phone number as Kelly's. Justin thinks, then, that he's sending Kelly text messages. But really, he's sending them to the jealous blonde friend, who does everything in her power to nip the relationship at the bud. (Interestingly, Justin never tries to call the cell phone, and he and Kelly never discuss the text messages. Convenient, huh?) But, as could be predicted, true love finds a way to prevail.Sometimes musicals become awkward when put on screen. Rent, for example, or West Side Story. Other times, they become travesties. All of the songs, save for the first one, are awkward sorts of mental reflections. They are sung out loud, but only sort of. Quite often, in fact, Kelly and Justin have duets that they are both singing inside their heads, yet synchronized. Get it? Me neither.I think my brain will bleed if I force myself to try to dissect this movie further. This movie is not like a train wreck. You literally have to force yourself to watch it. Don't be a hero and take a hit for humanity. It's not worth it.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Yawn... This was a joke, right?",
      "review": "More fun than watching grass die, but, only slightly. I mean bad singing, bad acting, more bad singing, then more bad acting. The lines weren't read very well from the cue cards. There was no chemistry, contrary to what the previous commenter laughingly says. This was quite possibly the worst movie and have every seen. Maybe if there had been some nude scenes with Kelly Clarkson, it would at least be worth owning for later previewing. Hopefully the persons in charge at American Idol have learned their lesson with this flop and will not try to promote things like this in the future. Maybe they did, as Season 5 just ended and there haven't been anything since this. Way to go Taylor Hicks.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "I don't know what's wrong!!!!",
      "review": "I have absolutely no idea why people are being so harsh on this movie!!! I mean, yeah, it's not perfect, but no movie is. I think that I really really liked the love story and the dancing wasn't all that bad. Besides, I'm pretty sure that whoever will watch it will watch it for the singing since we have an American Idol and her runner-up. And trust me, the singing will not disappoint you at all!!! Maybe the ending is too happy that they become all friends with the 'evil character' or something, but so what??? Plus, some people actually like this kind of endings!!!! I really don't know what's wrong in it that it actually deserves a 1.7 of rating????? And one of the worst movies ever made???????? It really really isn't that bad!!!!!",
      "rating": "9"
    },
    {
      "title": "So bad it's good.",
      "review": "Let's get to the reality of it all. This is a badly made and not-so-well acted movie. But, having said that, if you aren't a movie critic and enjoy musicals, you will likely have fun with this movie. Some of the songs are very good, and Kelly can sing her butt off. Justin is a pretty bad actor but it doesn't matter. The sole purpose of this movie is entertainment, and I think that it more than succeeds in that respect. It's just a fun movie. It's not \"Gone With The Wind\" people, or even \"The Sound Of Music\", but it also isn't trying to be. Just sit back, relax, and let yourself have fun instead of constantly worrying about how silly it all is. It's better than expected and totally watchable.",
      "rating": "7"
    },
    {
      "title": "Ugh",
      "review": "Justin hiding his skinny body at the beach while everyone else is shirtless. Oh, but wait...there is actually the full dressed tap dancer whom everyone is applauding like it's a hip hop concert. What??Okay, this is a boring musical minus the music. It's just noise with a bunch of people looking confused instead of cool.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Very Cute!",
      "review": "Although a few reviews that I have read have said how much the person who wrote them hated the film, I thought it was really cute! I never watched American Idol, so really the first time I saw Kelly Clarkson was in this film, and I have to say that I absolutely fell in love with her!!!! She and Justin are good friends, and that shows through the film. If you like either Justin or Kelly, I recommend that you go to see this film. I do, however, find it frustrating that they keep \"just missing\" each other, like when they are looking for each other in the crowd at the beach and keep looking just beyond the other person, but that, is just one of the films subtle charms because it makes you even happier when they finally straighten everything out between each other and end up together. The music is great, too! At least one of the songs are from Kelly's new album. So if you haven't seen this film, I highly recommend that you do!!!!",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "It is What it is - MANUFACTURED Hollywood FECES",
      "review": "I am not a fan of the equally manufactured fecaltacular TV show, American Idol, so I knew I would abhor this cinematic debacle. However to their defense, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini are the least to blame. After all they emerged from complete obscurity to become instant overnight celebrities while most entertainers usually take years to get so far so quickly. They were thanking their lucky stars to get to be in ANY film. As disastrous as this film was, they were actually the least annoying elements compared to the 35 year old supporting actors playing college age kids, numerous establishing shots to deliberately distract the audience from the godawful acting, dialogue, and musical numbers, and pointless, ludicrous subplots that dragged out the excruciating 81 minutes of torture. All those who were involved with the making of this pile of s#*@t should be banned from Hollywood especially the man ultimately responsible - Simon Cowell! It was bad enough we have him to thank for the Spice girls but this was beyond heinous! As godawful as a lot of the singers are who try out for his show, at least they weren't the cause of toxic waste like this polluting modern day multiplexes!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "So bad you watch it just to laugh",
      "review": "Honestly, this is the only film (if you want to even call it that), where I watch it again to laugh my head off. I hate musicals so that tells you something.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Grease on the Beach? HA!",
      "review": "Okay, i never actually saw this movie until they played it on TV, because I heard it was such a turkey, and I was not disappointed. This movie had completely unimaginative choreography(there is particular stupid song where the guys are on the beach and dance around with their towels on like a hunchback wearing a cape...enough said), very bad acting (we'll get to that later), stupid music (again, more later,), and the lip-synching is too bad to even waste these letters on.Okay, so with the acting, what were they thinking? HOW MANY TIMES DO WE HAVE TO SAY THIS, PEOPLE? Just because you can sing does NOT mean that you can act. Did we really have to see this sort of Spice Girls repeat? They only made money on that movie because they were big and already famous. You hear that? ALREADY FAMOUS! So by making this movie they were dangerously close to ruining Kelly's career before it even started. On behalf of the idiots behind this movie, I apologize Kelly.And that music! What was with that? It was like they were stopping the movie every time there was a song and would have a music video. The songs had barely anything to do with the plot at the time they sang them.In an interview, Kelly and Justin both said that this movie was like Grease, except on a beach, which is an insult in itself. Enough said.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "never laughed so hard",
      "review": "the acting, plot, music and comedy are off the charts in this incredible...........OK I cant do it. This is by far the worst movie ever. However, I do recommend seeing it sometime. Don't get me wrong it BLOWS, but you will be laughing non-stop. The horrible dance scenes with flamers kicking in the oddest and strangest ways. The trash songs. The stupid supporting cast, including the internet nerd, the white suburban kid that tries to rap, a filthy trailer trash hoe etc.....and if that isn't enough crap to laugh at, you get to stare at that justin guy for a hour and a half and laugh at how bad his career has gone down the crapper.Anways rent it, on demand view it, walmart dumpbin it whatever the way see this movie you will never again laugh this hard.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "The horror, the horror",
      "review": "To be honest with you people, I saw this crap for about 30 minutes.Nevertheless, it was just enough time to realize that this is the WORST MOVIE EVER.The \"plot\" is the most corny, cheesy piece of garbage ever written.It takes you 5 minutes to realize what happens and 1 minute more to foretell the ending.The \"acting\" makes HARD ROCK ZOMBIES a decent movie. Yes, it is that bad. Bad southern accents, stereotype characters, lame dialogues and of course, unintelligible melancholia. The music,well, don't expect any Pink Floyd or Queen. Even Tiffany would sound here as Janis Joplin (and that's a lot to tell) To sum up,I really hate myself for wasting half and hour watching this horrible, pathetic, lame excuse for a movie. Everyone involved in this movie should be trailed and imprisoned (if not executed). As Marlon Brando said : the horror, the horror.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "From Justin to Kelly",
      "review": "From Justin to Kelly(2003) Starring: Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Henschel, Greg Siff, Brian Dietzen, Jason Yribar, Justin Gorence, Christopher Bryan, Yamil Piedra, Katherine Bailess, and Anika Noni Rose Directed By: Robert Iscove Review THE TALE OF TWO American IDOLS. Hello Kiddies your pal the Cupid Critic with two old famous teenage American idols who look like MTV rejects. Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson are in a romantic musical jut by the idea of that it sounds like a terrible film. A lonely, sexually repressed man. A depressed woman. A summer camp. On this fateful night, they will meet... and their hearts will become one. The films goal was probably to make some money and make their careers hot on the press, maybe at the time it may have succeeded but this is one lame romantic musical, with the music looking like a music video instead of a heartfelt Hollywood production. The acting is downright awful and I had to check periodically to find out if I had gone death just by listening to their dialogue. The story is no interesting its the same things you see in any teen romance but with unlike-able characters and your not rooting for the two main leads to be together. The direction is horrendous this time around from Robert Iscove who directed She's All That which I have plans on seeing in this time of love as we're closing in on Valentines Day. None of the elements of a good film are present during this picture it has horrible script with horrendous acting and just a really boring premise and love story. I'm giving From Justin To Kelly a half out of five.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Go buy the soundtrack and then throw it at someone ---2/10.",
      "review": "Go buy the soundtrack and then throw it at someone ---2/10.The first sounds you hear from the opening scene in 'From Justin To Kelly' are the sounds of one man clapping. I don't remember why he was clapping, but I'd like to think that he was somehow trying to turn the movie off before it could start. Surely if this movie was 'green lighted' it could also be 'green unlit'. However, the movie did get under way and thus the story of six horny, singing and dancing, clean cut, mixed up kids begins.The movie centers itself around Kelly (Kelly) and Justin (Justin) and their inability to communicate their desires for one another during spring break. Although each has come to spring break with their own set of friends to revel in the carnal cornucopia, Justin and Kelly really want to turn over a new fig leaf and settle down into something more serious. This serious 'relationship stuff' becomes apparent when Justin takes Kelly on a boat ride. The couple is able to sing over the loud motor of the boat, and we're able to see the weather change dramatically from cut to cut. They seem to communicate best when singing. The rest of the movie will not be so easy for them, thanks to one of Kelly's friends, Alexa (Katherine Bailess), the 'good looking' friend. Alexa schemes to undermine Kelly and Justin every step of the way. And as if we we're too stupid to understand that Alexa's character is mean spirited and bad, we get to see her make a fool of herself every so often, just so we can be assured that the karmic movie scale is in balance. This movie may be bad, but Katherine Bailess is a pretty good dancer. She has one pretty decent scene in the movie that plays out like a fantasy sequence. This scene is perhaps the highlight of the film.The other friends come off as 'movie time wasters' and accomplish nothing more than to provide the occasional 'yuk' to the introspective longings in song from Justin and Kelly. You also might expect some sex in a movie that takes place during spring break, but the movie plays out like a 'G rated orgy' on Nickelodeon late night.The only true laugh in the movie comes when Justin challenges another boy (whom he thinks is Kelly's boyfriend) to a hovercraft race on the beach. This idea is borrowed in part from Popeye and Bluto's 'Race to the Moon' episode, or in any Popeye and Bluto cartoon. This hovercraft race wasn't so much a race as it was a jousting match replete with rubber balls in place of a jousting lance.For the most part, I was just waiting for the movie to end. The movie has the ever-popular 'satisfaction guaranteed' ending that American audiences love so much. Each character is brought back together by the end of the movie to be cleaned and tidied. Each character is paired up with a significant other, or if not a significant other, a dancing partner. And as if that wasn't enough, the Movie God decried that everybody must dance. And what better way to go out dancing than to go out dancing to a remake of K.C. & The Sunshine Band's, 'That's The Way I Like It (Uh huh, they really do, Uh huh). Everybody dances in unison, as if Paula Abdul was able to work her Los Angeles Laker cheerleader halftime choreography into the movie. Talk about doing whatever 'Simon Says'.If you had to either read the book or watch the movie, read the book, it hasn't been written yet.Clark Richards",
      "rating": "2"
    },
    {
      "title": "Faddish nonsense",
      "review": "I didn't see the whole thing. Do you need to? Surprise! It's stupid. I give it a \"10\" just because it's trendy. It's not something you'd ever watch again; it doesn't have that timeless kind of badness - it's generic pop-culture. Forgettable. It's so faddishly average; it doesn't deserve bragging rights of \"Third worst movie ever\" because you'll forget it even existed by next week.\"Justin WHO?\" If he didn't have that poodle hair, he would have faded into obscurity even sooner, if that's possible. And Kelly? At least she was smart enough to focus on her \"musical\" career, because the transition into acting obviously didn't work.A typical fluff film. Bad, but not epic in its badness.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "A FUN Movie",
      "review": "Alright, I've seen this movie. Twice. Once the moment it came out - simply because I believed that one day I was going to marry Justin Guarini, or at least be able to touch his hair. The second time was a few days ago, only because I couldn't remember what had happened. I've seen reviews on this movie and decided that there is one thing all those reviewers have in common - they were taking the movie way too seriously.This movie is a fun film, about spring break, music,and romance. It's not meant to be taken seriously. I highly doubt that Justin and Kelly made this movie with the intent to send this wonderful message about love or whatever - They did it to have fun, and you could easily tell that both people were having a lot of it on screen.If you're going to watch this movie - be prepared for a shaky, simpleton plot. The reasons I can give for someone to see this movie - the amazing voices of both leads - along with the many, many scenes of shirtless men and scantily clad women.Older people find this movie boring, pointless and unbearable, because they crave a substantial, memorable plot and wonderful acting. Children will not like this move either, for they see no point in it. This movie is best for pre-teens and teens, those who dream of Spring Break and those who've experienced it.Also, the same group will most likely enjoy it for the fashion extremes - at times hitting a great peak, and then failing miserably. Like the ensemble on Kelly during \"That's The Way I Like It\" - which was one of it;'s high points, in my opinion, along with her friend Kaya's sunset colored bathing suit. Then there are moments of failure, such as the outfit on Kelly during \"Anytime\", which in my opinion made her look stout, and the makeup was for it was much too...purple.As a last note - this movie wasn't horrible or wonderful. I give it a four out of ten, the only reason for it not being a five is my distaste for scenes where everybody breaks out in song and dances in sync - because, you know, they didn't rehearse that or anything, they can just read each other's mind. =P",
      "rating": "6"
    },
    {
      "title": "more fog",
      "review": "I wanted to prove to myself that i could watch this movie all the way through and i did. Yes most of it is uninspired and and everyone looks good unlike a real beach and the songs just seem thrown in when the director could not think of anything, yet it is not a one movie. Through some awful acting and timing, there is still a glimmer or two of feeling between the characters. Justin and Kelly still manage to sing clearly in their average songs so as not to make the movie a total loss. If you are really bored, and want to relax while doing something else while also having a movie in the background, then this is a good movie for that.",
      "rating": "3"
    },
    {
      "title": "Discusting...",
      "review": "First of all, why did I rent this? Because I loved American Idol.. and, well, I have to admit that Justin is hot. Did that guarantee this would be a good movie? Hell no. Let's start off with some of the things that annoyed the living hell out of me.1. The stereotypical blonde girls accent. It was just STUPID. I mean, what the hell?? Just because she was from Texas meant they had to get her to use that GODAWFUL HICK UNBEARABLE accent? Very annoying character.2. The setting. I know, I know. It's meant for little 13 year old girls who find the beach, and teen boys idiotic flirting bulls**t to be cute and fun, but come on.. to older girls, meaning 17 and older.. all you can do is gag.. At least that's what I think. All the guys in the film are lame.. NONE of them are cute, especially Justins' friend, when he started singing.. GAHD.. I laughed my ass off!3. Well, the high point was, Carlos was gorgeous! What was he doing in this movie??4. Everytime I heard the \"Oh it won't hurt me a bit\" line in the trailer I cringed... DIDN'T change when I saw the movie.5. The plot is weak. Anyone could come up with it, and write some dialogue in between just to fill spaces.6. There should have been a HUGE fight between Kelly and the blonde hick accent girl, and Kelly should have kicked her in the side, ripped her larynx out, and threw her in the pool, then, Justin could go into David Hess' version of \"Wait For The Rain\", from Last House On The Left, and they could end the movie! Yep... That would have saved it...In end, i'm only dissing it because i'm 18, i'm a little to mature to enjoy it. But, to the pre-teens who just think that Justin is hot, and that Kelly's cool, or whatever, go for it. gag.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "So bad it's almost good",
      "review": "I don't think I've seen a movie this bad since Garbage Pail Kids or Howard the Duck. It was bad on every level. It really gave you the feeling that the script was written over a weekend, there was only a day of rehearsals, the scripts were given to the actors an hour before shooting and there was only 2 weeks to film this mess. Not to mention a budget so small they were forced to be resourceful like, send Justin and Kelly out on the streets to sing for change in order to buy film stock. Really, that bad.But it was so bad that we actually laughed or a**es off the entire viewing. Not with it, at it. There seriously needs to be a box set of FJTK The Drinking Game to accompany Showgirls The Drinking Game.My favorite part I believe is the fact that the worst movie ever was produced by Simon Colwell, the man who has made a career of ripping others to shred for lack talent. Somehow this doesn't surprise me.",
      "rating": "3"
    },
    {
      "title": "Oh boy.",
      "review": "Well, here's a sign to all you American Idols out there for whom it isn't too late: Ruben and Clay, Fantasia and Diana, Carrie and Bo. Don't make a movie. Seriously. Leave movie-making to the actors. Then again, is this really Justin and Kelly's fault? I don't know. What I do know is that this movie is a heap-load of trash. Garbage. Why they made it is beyond my knowledge. This movie was aimed at teenagers, right? Teens that love American Idol. Well, I'm thirteen and I felt like barfing the whole time. And in case you're wondering, no. This didn't boost neither Kelly's nor Justin's image. This made people frown down on them, until, anyways, their albums came out. Yay. Music. My point is, anyway, don't see this movie.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Ohhhhhhhhhhhh Kelly",
      "review": "From Justin To Kelly is, of course, not exactly High Art.  It's cheesy, overly-simplistic, air-headed tripe at best.  But Kelly looks great in those slinky, shoulder-exposing outfits (especially that halter-top one toward the end), and she sounds great singing.  And Justin holds his own as well.  And there's whipped cream. Plus if you have the dvd, you can turn the Commentary on, which is a riot.  Maybe next time they'll get to do something a little more high-minded.",
      "rating": "4"
    },
    {
      "title": "Well . . . there's far worse out there.",
      "review": "OK, before I begin, let me say that \"From Justin to Kelly\" is by no stretch a \"good\" film. And I'm not dissenting with the popular opinion just to be an iconoclast or a nonconformist. I watched it on ABC Family this weekend (I'm assuming there wasn't much to edit out for TV), and really, the movie isn't any worse than most other teen/spring break pictures out there. Are the musical numbers painful to watch? Unquestionably. Is the script recycled from any other movie set on a beach? Let's just say it's not too original. Has a \"game\" involving hovercraft jousting and big puffy balls been played anywhere on Earth outside of this film? I'm thinking no. BUT -- are critically-minded, possibly jaded adults the target audience here? DEFINITELY NOT. One must always consider that. The film has all the \"requisite\" elements of a spring break pic: the girls, the guys, the dancing, the clubs, the beach, the scheming, the hookups, the eventual reconciliations. The music does devalue the movie enormously, but the intended audience ain't gonna care or notice. Honestly, I doubt the producers/director cared or noticed.Or maybe the scheming best friend reminded me of a girl from Kentucky I once dated . . . their voices sound EXACTLY the same . . .My vote: 4/10",
      "rating": "4"
    },
    {
      "title": "A great bad movie!",
      "review": "Have an open mind and an appetite for all things awful, and you may just stomach this crappy film.Actually, this movie is terrific drunken-fare for friends and family.I was first forced to watch this with my girlfriend, but I have grown to love it. Just the title alone is enough to make you laugh. I heard a story that the title was changed just so everyone would know it came from American Idol fame.You do not catch on until the final 5 seconds that they were trying for both BACK TO THE BEACH meets GREASE theme to the whole thing. You must pick the title up in the $5.50 bin at Walmart for the laugh value alone.Next to \"Showgirls\" and \"Glitter\" as the worst film ever, I love the bad ones!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "From Justin to HELL!!!!",
      "review": "OK, so I really didn't want to see this movie but a friend of mine told me it was sooooo bad it was funny. Let's start with the fact that the dancing was f***ing horrible, I mean come on a bunch of kids moving their arms a cruise ship filled with 80 years olds is more exciting. What little time Justin and Kelly are together on screen their acting is sooo faked, they don't even seem to be friends. And what the f*** is up with the scene where they think that having a hover-craft battle is a good idea. Then of course in their acting wasn't fake enough, there was their friends who were even faker. I mean the fact that Kelly's \"lifelong\" friend would try to steal Justin, who no one even likes, from Kelly by convincing him that Kelly is a horrible person. I mean the movie just went from bad to worse. I found myself trying to find better things to do with my time. The best idea I had was to light my face on fire. I was very funny, but the sad thing is it was supposed to be serious. The movie was made for 12 years olds who have no idea what a good movie is. One final note, Movies like this are the only reason we do not have a cure for cancer.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Silly summer fluff, but not the worst movie EVER.",
      "review": "To make it clear, I'm not a 12 year old teenybopper in love with Justin Guarini.  I'm actually a 20 year old college student who dislikes Justin very much and was dragged to this while babysitting.I was a fan of the first AI, loving Kelly and hating Justin, so I was semi-curious to see how the movie was.  I expected it to be horrible.  I wouldn't call it that.  It WAS a predictable fluffy musical, if you're expecting anything more, you won't get it.  If you don't like musicals, you won't like it.  If you want something 'deeper,' you won't get it.  I must say Kelly was the highlight of the movie.  Her acting is decent and her singing is above average as always.  Justin is a better actor than a singer, but that's not saying much.  They play characters very close to who they actually are, so I don't think it was much of a stretch for them.Yes, it was silly and predictable, but it's not the worst movie ever.  I wasn't looking at my watch ever few minutes to see when I was going to get out like I have with other movies.  I can think of numerous movies that are worse than this.  I probably won't see it again, but I'm not begging for my $5.25 back.5/10",
      "rating": "5"
    },
    {
      "title": "best film ever",
      "review": "I watched the film for the first time the other day and i really enjoyed it! its got everything u want in a film, laughter, singing, dancing not just one story lines but bout 4 all different from the last. it really shows that singers can do something different! i never seen anything like it! i really enjoyed it and i cant wait to see it again! i was so happy with the ending, it was perfect, and it suited the film, it was like a musical but it has dialogue in it not just songs and dance! i was surprised with how good all the story lines fitted together, and all the actors/actresses where amazing!so thanks Kelly and Justin! it was an awesome film!",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Very light-hearted.",
      "review": "Maybe I will get all that 'tomatoes' heading towards me the moment everyone else see this rating. But really, this is just one of those movies which is all about, fluff. All about the young ones having fun at the beach. It's just like that.Actually, the first season of American Idol was never shown here at all (we started with the second season onwards) but then I am aware of who are the two leads in this movie. Many of us are better aware of Kelly Clarkson than Justin Guarini here. At least from what I know. Anyhow, I managed to catch it once before here on cable and despite what I had heard so much about the movie, I still watch it because I do like Kelly and her music.So it all started out as two group of youngsters (Justin's and Kelly's friends) were heading to the beach for some fun time. But never did Kelly realised that Justin do like her. But, one of Kelly's friends, being the jealous one tries to separate the two of them. Well, what happens in the end is just about as predictable as anyone can think.I do like the songs being used in the movie. Very fun and light-hearted, you know. Nothing wrong with that.I am aware when this movie was released, it had never made its way here. I don't know, maybe given the general reaction back in the States. But really, it's meant to be a light-hearted movie. Nothing more than that. I don't get it how sometimes people can make so much fuss over this kind of movie.",
      "rating": "7"
    },
    {
      "title": "The greatest action movie ever made!",
      "review": "This movie was spectacular! It was just as fun as the time I got a long, slow root canal and they kept tearing my gums apart, causing internal bleeding! I SOOOOO didn't think that Justin or Kelly could howl... er, sing, until I saw this amazing piece of trash. But they could! They sounded just as awful as I never thought they could. It was phenomenal! My favorite scene is when J&K were fighting over milk and cookies. I'll never forget that, it was like total eye candy. Oh, and the acting was so bad, it deserved an Oscar! I didn't know that J&K could(nt) act until now. If you guys don't own this on DVD, you are INSANE!!!!!! This movie is so great that you'll forget you even saw it! It should be proud of itself for winning those Razzies. Good work, Justin and Kelly!!!! I want a sequel where Justin and Kelly get captured by the assassins and get killed.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "A Romantic Comedy that is neither romantic nor funny",
      "review": "\"From Justin to Kelly\" is present day romantic comedy in the mode of the great Rock Hudson - Doris Day films.  And not just because Justin is a closet homosexual. but mostly because of that.Honestly, this movie is really bad.  How bad?  Not even Randy, Simon, or Paula decided to make a cameo, and we've all seen their commercials.The big question is, do Justin and Kelly end up together?  To answer, did Reuben eat Clay?Kelly is not a very good actress, but Justin is just painful!!  Honestly, I've seen better acting in homemade pornos.  I was thinking midway through the movie that this seemed like a really long episode of Saved By the Bell, only without Screech.  When you start missing Screech, you know you have hit rock bottom.  But guy who played Mr. Beldening wasn't so bad.  I don't know why he can't find work.  At the very least he should be in those 10-10-220 commercials with Alf.  But I digress.Do I recommend this film?  Yes.  It is campy and it is not good, but it is a great way to spend an hour and half and have a good laugh at the expense of our American Idols.  And this movie is no worse than Glitter (Mariah Carey), Who's That Girl (or anything starring Madonna), Crossroads (Britney), The Bodyguard (Whitney), or any other vanity film.  See it with someone you love, or at least someone who will still respect you in the morning.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "It sucks!",
      "review": "Bad acting and the whole movie reeks.The songs weren't bad at times but Clarkson and Guarini sucked they can not ACT!The movie just sucks so badly.I expected it to be bad but my god not this bad!Clarkson has proved she can't sing and now she has proved she can't act!!What a waste of time and what a waste of my life to even be talking about this crap!If the ever make a sequel to this movie it is their own fault if it causes them to go bankrupt! Avoid this movie at all costs.You will be wasting your time,patience,money,and life!Just try to find something better to do with your time...Like counting the tiles on your ceilings!!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "wat is this crap",
      "review": "bunch of vein people singing, seriously how did a mere human manage to create such a defilement of all that is in existence. it blows my mind to think that the one responsible for making this movie or even being in it could ever look at themselves in the mirror again. this is the worst movie i have ever come across................ I'm not exaggerating, its sick. I am quite opinionated but everything else (even Uwe Boll who i hate with a passion) looks good compared to this. The only reason to watch this movie is to be able to say the world without crossing your fingers that you have seen the worst movie of all time. it wasn't even a good laugh it just makes you cringe. In summary i really hate this movie and am thankful for it, because i could film a fat man falling down some stairs and get an Oscar for it as long as the judges watch from Justin to Kelly right before it.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Lol I think it's funy that....",
      "review": "I think it's so funny that this movie came out in late June early July of 2003 and will be out on video in mid- August of 2003. Now I have never seen the movie but at my local movie theater it was there for literally one week. Shows how bad they are at acting.... I hope they never try it again. After all I man they didn't win acting idol they won american idol a search for a pop star....  Most singers can't make it over to the acting gig vis versa.... look at Jennifer Lopez, she can't act or sing.",
      "rating": "5"
    },
    {
      "title": "it was terrible",
      "review": "this movie was by far the worst movie I have ever seen,Kelly may be able to sing but she cannot act. Whoever wrote the screenplay should quit their job because they obviously can't write. Now this movie also really had a bad plot. It wasn't creative at all. It was probably one of the worst decisions of Kelly's life to act. I don't believe I waisted my time watching this movie. In 2003 I was kind of excited to see this movie. If the genre was comedy why wasn't their anything funny in it. The script was so unwell written. My recommendation is to never in your life watch this movie because you will regret it. There no doubt that Kelly can sing that's why she won American Idol but she is probably the worst actor I've ever seen. It wasn't entirely her fault, her lines weren't creative at all. I thought every actor in this movie did a terrible job, same with the directors and everyone else. I just thought this was a disgrace.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Bore your eyes out with a rusty screwdriver!!!",
      "review": "OMFG!!! Words do not describe the horrors that await in this film. I had to mutilate both my dogs, gouge my eyes from my sockets and amputate my limbs. ( My robotic controlled pet monkey typed this for me as he read my thoughts via out telepathic link. Now even the monkey is starting to mutilate himself because some of the thoughts leaked over the telepathic link into his fragile monkey brain. I feel for his soul) Please burn all copies of this tape, and if you have any decency left stop supporting the manufactured celebrities from that god awful show American Idol.It is dumbing America into a George Bush state of stupidity!!! End the madness now!!!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Yes, it really is that bad.",
      "review": "I never really understood the popularity of the whole \"American Idol\" juggernaut. And the longer it went on, the less sense it really made. How many actual winners can you name and are still recording? And in at least one case, it was a runner up that actually managed to gain stardom not the person that actually won. But I can say the series was massively popular so what did the producers decide to do? Rush out a movie using the winner and runner up of the first season into a terrible movie.The story is pretty basic. Young man meets young woman, both of them sing, they dance badly, other people sing and dance badly, there's a plot shoehorned in there and in the end the two wind up together. You've seen this whole plot before. Honestly there is absolutely nothing new here. But what separates a good version of this story from a bad version is the plot. Well, that and the musical numbers of course. And as somebody who has seen their fair share of musicals I can tell you that this has \"marketing machine\" pasted all over it. This was made to sell a product, namely the whole American Idol thing.Certain things can be forgiven. Justin and Kelly can't act. Neither could Elvis for that matter but he at least had charisma and there's none of that on screen. There's no real chemistry between the leads. Their whole getting together in the end just doesn't feel organic and the rest of the movie feels lazy and rushed.Thankfully this movie didn't do well with the critics or the audience or we'd be getting a slew of these things after each season.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Remember: you actually asked for this...",
      "review": "I've been wanting to see this movie for a long time because, despite the fact that it's infamous for being terrible, I happen to really enjoy laughing at terrible movies and, really, I wanted to point something out: You guys actually voted for this, remember? What did you expect? American Idol promises this: some cute but unknown person will karaoke her and his way into superstardom, based on the votes and comments of the judges and viewers. It's like a deranged form of American democracy, only with more participants and a less damaging pay off if everyone chooses incorrectly. These fledgling stars are then given roles, record deals, you know, things that stars get. So if you wanted a movie about... something... why'd you waste your time with American Idol?! The only thing that wins the attention in this case is the show itself. That and Simon, the world's most famous curmudgeon.This movie, From Justin to Kelly, is EXACTLY what it's supposed to be. In that case, it's successful. Yes, I said it, it is successful at doing what it's supposed to do: showcase Justin and Kelly singing, grinning, and beautiful-being their way across Miami beach for good ol' fashioned American sex-and-consumerism yearly festival (also known as Spring Break). Dialog? Just a tool to get to the next song. Characters? They are their characters! Plot? Remember, American Idol isn't just stupid, it's also paint-by-the-numbers: the kids don't even sing their own songs! You expect a plot from that? What this movie has and has a lot of is hunky guys, scantily clad girls, and choreography. That's why I rate it so high, is it has some damned fine choreography (that and I can actually see why people like Kelly, she is pretty). But rather than reiterate the plusses and minuses that so many people have already detailed about this kitsch-fest, I just want to hammer it to you: You. Voted. For it. (And if you don't watch American Idol you still are required to tolerate it).--PolarisDiB",
      "rating": "2"
    },
    {
      "title": "fun filled spring break!",
      "review": "so yes...i understand why you would be laughing. it's a movie that came from American idol and the plot has been done and not very well before. It's definitely a movie for teeny-boppers. But still-it's awesome!! If you can look past the story line it's just pure genius-the dancing, the singing-it's all great!! Personally, and i don't think I'm alone here, I would have absolutely loved to film this movie. The dancing is amazingly fun looking and really keeps the movie alive. Plus, who doesn't like a movie that takes place on a beach? So, while you may laugh at someone who would watch this movie...take a moment and watch at least a little bit of it....trust me you'll be hooked!! It's a feel good movie and really gets you in the mood for spring/summer and sunshiny weather!! it'll make you wanna grab your bathing suits and go out dancing on the beach :)",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Justin and Kelly should be ashamed of themselves!",
      "review": "This movie is by far the worst movie I have seen in my life.  I give it a -1 out of 10.  Movies like this loose money, and shouldn't waste the efforts of the crew who made it.  This movie in my opinion has the worst plot ever, and the cast is terrible.  Bottom line, waste of time and money.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Bad story...stunning vocals and good choreography",
      "review": "From Justin to Kelly is classed as a musical romantic comedy released in 2003 following Kelly Clarkson's triumph on American Idol and Justin Guarini by proxy, who was the runner-up. This movie is dubbed as such but absolutely bombs in the romantic comedy category as there are neither elements present. However, its absurdity did spur on a few laughs and maybe even a statement declaring \"What is happening?\" The movie follows the lives of two college students, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, who happen to fall in love whilst on spring break. Then, the film proceeds to spend 80% of its runtime on the beach. The 'plot' is there if you squint hard enough, and the characters are severely underdeveloped with poor communication between the lot of them. Crazily enough, it seems that the main characters fell in love based on vibes because Kim Fuller struggled drastically in crafting inspired dialogue.Albeit it's not just the characters that have a tough time, but the directing struggles as useless scenes that do not advance the plot are peppered throughout and stick out like a sore thumb. Coming from Robert Iscove, the same director responsible for She's All That (1999), it is not surprising that the direction seemed a bit aimless. The bigwigs from American Idol should have simply created a visualizer album if they wanted to promote the songs from the said album. It would have gone way better than this commercial failure. Though, I will say I enjoyed the musical aspects of the film especially when sung by Justin, Kelly, or Anika Noni Rose. It is truly a terrible movie, and the rating is solely based on the choreography and the songs.",
      "rating": "3"
    },
    {
      "title": "God damn",
      "review": "I haven't even seen this but i know it is the worst movie ever made. Its just horrible. i don't see how you can make a movie about a bunch of retards from American Idle. They can sing, but act? It's just junk. What the hell is that movie going to be about? Seriously? Character development? Better question... PLOT??? People need to think before they say \"Hey I'm going to make a movie!\" I do not think this movie deserves to even be called a movie. It's more like a game that the directors decided to play one day. I can go get my camcorder with some other kids and film a movie. But a movie based on American idle winners? What is this world coming to?!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Could it get any worse?",
      "review": "The musical is a dying breed, though Chicago and Moulin Rouge were decent additions to the genre. This brings me to the laughably inept FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY, which deserves to be at the bottom of IMDb's Worst Movies list. I am not sure what the huge deal is about American Idol, I do watch it with my kids, but I don't think that either Justin or Kelly were worth writing a movie around their supposed talents. I thought this movie is slow and rather unwatchable. The songs are not catchy, the story is a typical DIRTY DANCING cliché, and the acting is dreadful. Not to mention that I actually felt cheated once this movie is done. I am a movie buff, so I have seen my share of really terrible movies, this is clearly one of the worst (only ALIEN VS. PREDATOR beats FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY for ineptitude).",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "The Greatest Action Movie Ever!!",
      "review": "Movie: From Justin to Kelly Starring: Justin Guarini & Kelly ClarksonWhy does everyone hate this movie? Justin to Kelly is side-splitting fun that is fun for the whole family! My favorite scene is when Kelly and Justin fight over cookies, and end up spilling milk on Mr. Dean, the wacky, but lovable game warden. I mean bottom 100? How about #1! I love this movie! The music is my favorite and Justin Guadalcanal and Carol Kellyson are very good actors that are seriously the best! And they can dance! My son died and went to heaven when the oil tanker blew up at the end and Justin and Kelly fought the terrorists in a mind-numbing space battle over Mars. If I found one fault in this masterpiece of science-fiction it was that TV's \"Fish,\" also known as Abe Vigoda, did not make an appearance. If Abe was there to give his catchphrase, \"That's a lotta pie,\" I think that the film-going audience would have found love for a film that offered so much pain, suffering, and bone-crunching action!I want a sequel now! It should be called Storming of the Gates: Justin to Kelly 2: the Deep End. I think that in these troubled times we need two American heroes to save the day and fight back the terror that is Alaska. Justin and Kelly are those heroes, so watch out Alaskan-terrorists!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Is there no shame?",
      "review": "This 'movie' is unbelievably bad. I admit I was only able to see (stomach) bits of it but if the parts represent the whole, this movie is of quality lower than what you have likely encountered anytime before.After coming to grips with how amazingly bad this was, I was more shocked to learn that this had a theatrical release! They actually released this into the cinema. We do not watch a lot of TV, and hardly (never) watch shows like American Idol. Having never seen it, and having seen Justin and Kelly act in this tripe, it's safe to say (at least to myself) that this show will never make my list. The script, the acting, plot, the clichés, set production are all of the lowest quality. It's unbelievably bad.I'd like to make some comments on the rating it receives here. It has a 1.7 rating (1.0 being the absolute worst on a scale of 1-10). ~76% of the people rate it 1.0 (aweful). ~6% of the people rate is a 2 or 3. ~3% of the people rate it between 9 and 4. ~12% of the people rate it a perfect 10. OK, here's where I am convinced that the rating system is uncontrolled for people who are 1) out of their minds, 2) pranksters, or 3) think that a 10 is a 1 and visa versa.This movie conforms to the lowest standards; don't waste your time on it.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "From True Love to Ecstasy",
      "review": "The truth is that this film has good and bad things, and that is why I give this one a 5. I actually met Tammy that way, so it was a sweet reminder of all things past. The beach, the sand, the youth... Watching this movie was like going back to Myrtle Beach, on those beautiful summer afternoons.Justin Guarini reminds me a lot of myself back in the days, with my golden curls, and my bushi-bishi. Whatever happened to Mr. Guarini, anyway? I hear that he will be starring in the sequel for \"Riding the bus with my sister\", with Roseanne.The bad thing is the message that love can conquer all. Hello? This is not how things go in real life. The way life surpasses the better others is in distress delete afterwards. Anyway, IMHO.And some of the song really sucked, but i walked out of this movie feeling great and young. is that a bad thing? Keep it real, y' all.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "I tried to like this movie...",
      "review": "I did, I really wanted to like this film.  I'm not a teenager, but I do like Justin & Kelly.  So, I was hoping this would be in the vein of Grease perhaps, or at least be a cute, fun movie. Instead, it was poorly written, choppy, the songs are uninteresting and feel oddly placed throughout the movie.  It was confusing to have \"wholesome\" dialogue juxtaposed with girls in string bikinis or whipped cream bikinis even.  Justin and Kelly did have a decent chemistry, but they weren't on screen together enough to develop it and give them a reason to be together besides love at first sight. The absolute worst scene was where Justin and a guy from Kelly's home town (Luke?) go against each other in hovercrafts.  Hovercrafts sound kind of cool, right?  Well, not when the fight over Kelly consists of throwing what they called \"beanbags\" (which looked like regular inflated balls to me) into each others laundry baskets in the crafts while racing past each other. It was ridiculous, much like the rest of the movie.  Let's hope Justin or Kelly can get a decent script next time.",
      "rating": "2"
    },
    {
      "title": "\"Where The American Idols Are\"",
      "review": "Let's face it, if you like teen exploitation/Spring break movies this will appeal to you. If not, why would anyone even bother to watch this, in the first place, & expect something substantial!?! If a movie was going to be made with the inexperienced Kelly Clarkson & Justin Guarini (to cash in on their \"A.I.\" popularity) this type of film was a perfect vehicle for their \"talents\". This genre of film is not known for great acting or substantial storylines & that's why they're the perfect leads. I think Justin & Kelly deserve a lot more credit than they have received. One minute they walked in off the street to audition for a TV show & the next minute a huge spotlight is on them. And then they are thrust onto a movie set to star in a film!! For two young virtual nobodies I think they handled themselves pretty well considering the pressure, & overwhelming excitement they must have felt. Yes, they wanted it & they GOT IT FAST!!!!!!!! The movie has it's flaws. Kelly Clarkson is no great beauty, so special attention should have been made to make her appear as pretty as possible. She looks downright homely in some scenes with little or no makeup, unflattering photography, & horrible clothes. She could have looked so much better. Justin is photographed in an unflattering fashion in some scenes too. They also have absolutely no romantic screen chemistry at all. The movie's flaws can be overlooked because it achieves what it strived for: FUN! The music is lively, the dancing is pretty good, there's romance, hot bodies, beautiful Florida scenery & festive colors. This movie is no worse than any other film in this mediocre genre (\"Where The Boys Are '84\", \"Spring Break\", \"Girl Happy\", \"Lauderdale\", etc.) & that's why it should be cut some major slack.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "I can't bring myself to hate it.",
      "review": "I can't really call From Justin to Kelly good, but I'm almost disappointed it doesn't feel quite as bad as people make it out to be. Maybe there's a slight charm to it because it's now more than two decades old, and that's generally how long it takes for a period of time to feel nostalgic.10 years ago, the 2000s didn't have as distinct a flavor; they weren't super long ago. But now, the 2000s have a distinct feel the same way the 1990s and 1980s and so on have had a feel for a while, and maybe there's an element of nostalgia to be felt from watching this stupid movie. Also, it's only 81 minutes long, and it has enough uncanny/weird moments that make it entertaining enough to sit through.Yes, the acting's not very good, it's cynically made, and I understand people dumping on it because it's connected to American Idol, but judged just as its own thing, I don't really think it deserves to be considered an all-time bad movie. Neither is it great, of course, but there's a difference between something that's a little bit bad and something that's genuinely reprehensible, and even if it's a hot take, I only think From Justin to Kelly is a little bit bad.",
      "rating": "4"
    },
    {
      "title": "From Bad to Worse",
      "review": "There are 2 things that a studio does when it KNOWS a soon-to-be-released movie is a big 'ol steaming pile of doggie-do:1)Refuse to schedule a pre-screening for the critics. 2)Schedule the DVD release as soon as possibleFJTK qualifies on both counts.  It used to be that writers of pictures, after seeing their great works transformed by the bigwigs into stinkers, would change their names in the credits to Alan Smithee.I think whoever wrote this should do the same.I'm not saying it's all the writer's fault.  It's also the fault of the casting director, the actors (I use the term loosely) the choreographer, the songwriter(s), the director, the producer(s), and the studio.  This failure was a team effort, people.I'm also not saying that Justin and Kelly don't have some talent.  After all, they put up with Simon on American idol.  Anyone who can listen to that dimwit critic wannabe lambaste people (most of whom have more talent than he could ever dream of having) for more than 30 seconds without strangling him deserves some credit in my book (Note:  I don't watch American Idol regularly, but I did catch a few minutes here and there). They just should stick to singing, and leave the acting up to trained professionals like Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affl....(LOOONNNGGG Pause while I laugh uncontrollably...)The acting is wooden. The songs would make Michael Bolton run screaming from the room.  The dancers display all the choreographical talent of Line Dancing night at the nursing home.  And if that weren't bad enough, the climax is a game of HOVERCRAFT BASKETBALL!I seriously contemplated ripping my eyes out with a red hot pair of tongs and poking my eardrums out with red hot knitting needles at several points during this movie. Fortunately, it wasn't long enough for me to heat them to a sufficient temperature.  In fact, as far as I can tell, this movie has only 2 redeeming qualities:1)It's less than 90 minutes long--Far too short to properly contemplate how to kill yourself!2)It's not \"Gigli\"!",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "God Save Me!",
      "review": "This movie was so incredibly awful! I hated it more than anything EVER! It was like slit your wrist, shoot yourself in the kneecap bad. How in the hell could someone spend any amount of money on the production of a film so pointless?¿ What were they smoking?¿ I hate them all so bad! It gives me chills just remembering how awful it was. Not to mention the fact that I happen to have a major problem with both Justin and Kelly. God what was I thinking renting that movie. It is up there with the stupidest thing I have ever done. Holy freaking Crap! Who in the hell wrote this? Who could be that stupid? Why would they do that to the world? O my god I have to go rent Gigli to forget how awful this movie was!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "...this sucks",
      "review": "i hate this movie. it really sucks. never see this movie unless someone pays you to watch it. but if so, make sure they pay a lot, cause...well...this movie really sucks!kelly clarkson is a good singer, but is a horrible actress. Justin guareeni, however, is both a bad singer AND a bad actor. hes not too bad as an actress, though!this is like American idol meets grease...only it sucks.This movie challenges On the Line for the worst movie in the history of motion pictures!!! Compared to a great musical such as grease, its a wonder this movie was ever made!WARNING: if you watch this, it will haunt your dreams ...FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER!!!!",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Wow!  This the worst movie ever!",
      "review": "This movie is why Satan exists. This movie is possibly the worst movie to date.Kelly Clarkson cannot act nor can she dance. The singing was obviously done in a studio. Justin Guarini cannot act nor dance either. I would tell you what the movie is about, but I honestly have no idea. All I know is that there's some sort of retarded love triangle type thing going on, the characters sing really cruddy songs and dance horribly to them, and every character gets to mess up every scene of the film.I would point out any good points of the film, but this movie was so horrible there is honestly none. If you're lucky, a 3-year-old will find this film enjoyable.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "just bland",
      "review": "Talentless from the script to the sand on the beach even the hot dogs on the inevitable beach party look stale. Pointless and predictable lines delivered with the energy and conviction of seventies porn stars.This is something like two people meet in the summer and have a great time smiling at each other and dancing then split and get back. Should be fool proof, just get two half baked actors and some good bodies. Then use it as a screen test for a few teenagers. It seems incredulous you can get anything this wrong.The leads are two actors who couldn't make themselves so entered a talentless tourny based on some terrible British format. All said this is no excuse for the rest of the cast as even the worst 'extras' or first timers should know better. Probably written their future careers off.If you do get to watch it at all spot the boys sad seventies haircut and the groovy (not) dance moves. They must have had a nursery school teacher doing the choreography and the director mouthing the words to them as they spoke.From : http://www.hollywood.com/movies/detail/id/1707174Spring break in Miami is the scene. It's where surf-drenched guys cruise girls in bikinis and raucous parties rule day and night. It's the perfect time and place for three young women from Texas and a trio of college guys from Pennsylvania to find adventure and maybe even fall in love more...If this was remotely true then I would just accept it as a naff film. Not hte bo-----s it is. Long live theimpartial IMDb.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "So Bad It's Funny",
      "review": "I watched this on TV the other night. I was flipping through channels and it was on.I would never had paid money to see it but I thought the movie was so bad it was hilarious and I didn't mind watching it. I wouldn't see it again either but it was a great way two waste two hours of my life.Did anyone else feel this way? Or am I completely insane? I think it was an attempt to spoof those cheesy Beach Blanket Bingo movies of the 60's with Franki Avalon and Annette Funicello. I think at least this was somewhat entertaining, I'll need to go back and check a few of those movies out.",
      "rating": "5"
    },
    {
      "title": "I hated it",
      "review": "I heard about it when I was eight or nine. I didn't watch American Idol back then, I only started to watch American Idol when I was twelve and a half and I was exhausted that night and I hadn't eaten dinner yet and it was going on 8:30-- Okay I'm getting way off track here. The song Anytime near the end, was the only one I liked. I remember my cousin saying something about it. Kelly Clarkson and I'm sorry in advance to all the people who liked this movie, she can't act. She didn't even want to do it. I didn't like Grease and it's a musical. I loved Hairspray (2007) High School Musical (2006) High School Musical 2 (2007) and Enchanted (though it's not really a musical) but other than that I don't like Musicals. I refuse to watch them if they're like FJTK it's awful. It sucked. It only stayed in theatres for two weeks at least if not more than that. In a way they broke the rules, competitors aren't allowed to fratenize until a few months after the finale. And Simon Fuller who created American Idol was the writer and producer. All in all, I give it 1/100000000000000th of a star (if that even exists) or less.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Why oh why?",
      "review": "I think this summary taken from the TOP TEN mismatched movie couples sums up 'From Justin To Kelley' better than I ever could: \"Casting the first and second place finishers of \"American Idol\" in the lead roles of a movie is sort of like letting the \"Top Chef\" winners perform your appendectomy. You would think being on a TV show together would make both Justin and Kelly comfortable being in the presence of both a camera and each other, but they look lost without Simon around to berate them. At least the dismal failure of the movie insured that we wouldn't be subjected to \"From Jordin to Sanjaya.\" I have to admit on a personal level that I loathe anything American Idol / Canadian Idol / Australian Idol / Greenland Idol / North Korean Idol, etc.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Cuz Justin is curly",
      "review": "I resent this movie for making it seem like girls actually have some attraction to curly-haired men, (it's not true! It's not!) but my counselor is helping me to cope with that now.You see, I once had curly Justin Guarini hair, but I was made fun of everyday, so I got it straightened in between switching schools.I have learned through counseling not to resent Justin for using his hair as his trademark. He was probably made fun of too, and swirled and stuffed into lockers, before American Idol. He deserves stardom.I am a coward compared to him. I could not face life with spirally curls. I only wish this movie came out two years ago, maybe I could have got a date, even with my curly hair. Justin inspired me.So I don't hate him anymore for getting the girl, even with that hairstyle that I rejected out of insecurity.He is a true hero.",
      "rating": "9"
    },
    {
      "title": "Is it really THAT bad?...yeah, it is...",
      "review": "WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD\"From Justin to Kelly\", publicized as a \"Grease\" for the new millennium, features the two winners from the first season of \"American Idol\", Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini. Justin and Kelly, playing college students on Spring Break, find true love in Florida despite the pressure to hook up with random people and Kelly's meddling best friend.This movie plays into stereotype after stereotype: Justin's player friend looking to make money and lust after women, Justin's nerdy white-boy friend looking for his internet girlfriend, Kelly's friend who falls in \"love\" with a local busboy (a la Love Story), Kelly's hoochie friend who tries to steal away any man she can find.On top of the one-dimensional characters, the plot does not help either. Kelly and Justin have trouble getting together because of Kelly's scheming friend Kaya. Ooooooh noooo! But in the end, \"fate\" wins out, and the two Idols can be together and profess their love, until it's time to PARTAY, spring break style!!!!Clearly, the plot/characters were not the initial hook to the movie. The music and the singing were supposed to be.The music/singing, sadly, did not help any. All the songs sound alike, and despite Clarkson's talent, not even she could save the movie.All of the critics and the general public were right. This movie is NOT worth it. My recommendation is to just rent \"Grease\" instead.",
      "rating": "2"
    },
    {
      "title": "Crap Masterpiece",
      "review": "Since this was a musical, how was the music?  Well, I noticed that most songs had the music drowning out the singing of either Justin or Kelly, then the chorus would come in even louder.  Nearly impossible to hear or decipher the words, not that it really matters.  Also, their \"singing\" was very unnatural due to some sort of overprocessing in the studio.  Lip synching was a joke.  The choreography was neither good nor bad.  Did notice that people were not always in synch with each other.Now on to the acting.  Have to give Kelly the award for WORST actor in this crap fest.  I burst out laughing at her crying scene (no red eyes and obviously someone applied water for the fake tears).  There is another part where her blonde \"friend\" is telling her about how bad Justin is and Kelly replies with one word:  \"WOW.\"  Emotionless and expressionless is a huge understatement.Minor spoiler (not that there's anything to give away here)The hovercraft scene where Kelly tells Justin he doesn't have to play this game.  I thought they were going to play chicken but instead they throw nerf balls or something resembling them into baskets on the opponents hovercraft. WTH?  Fortunately, the scene ends quickly enough with an accident where anyone with any sense would PRAY that it was Justin, but no he survives and hovers to some other beach to contemplate life or something.Days and nights drag on into a timeless hell.  Are they there days, months, years?  Who knows and who cares?  The mindless goes on and on with a cop falling for the troublemaker she keeps ticketing (saw that coming).  The one girl getting her boyfriend of 24 hours fired by bitching at his boss about how unfair he was (where did she get all that information)?Plenty of Grease rip-offs with Kelly attempting (horribly enough) a bad girl scene.  I was waiting for Summer Nights to kick in.I do have to laugh at the people that haven't seen this reviewing it.  Go rent it to have something to base your opinion on.  Of course, you will hate it!0/10",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Okay",
      "review": "So it's not an Academy Award nomination. It's not a masterpiece. It's just a simple movie. American Idol's first season went well, so maybe the producers just thought, hey, let's make a few extra bucks!The plot is, of course simple. A girl named Kelly and her two friends come to Miami for spring break. At the same time Justin and his two friends come to the same place. Justin is a huge party animal, and Kelly is a sweet innocent virgin (don't ask how I know she's a virgin...I'm only assuming). But when they see each other, they fall loopy in love. The only thing that's keeping them apart is Kelly's friend, a blonde back-stabbing slut (forgot her name) who lies to them both to get them mad at each other. and it works. And then Kelly and Justin fight, but the blonde one confesses and apologizes for what she did...then Kelly and Justin make up, they start singing, then they kiss. The kiss wasn't great though, it was just boring and I found myself yawning through it. It wasn't passionate at all, and they have ZERO on-screen chemistry.The songs were bubble-gum pop, and especially with Kelly and Justin's voices, it made them horrible. The dances were cute though, not amazing, but cute. There were some unrealistic parts, like, why were there only thin young girls in their bikinis and big buff young guys on the beach? No kids? No parents? No old people? And even if I did believe in love at first sight, did it really seem real for Justin to see Kelly once and think she's so special? He barely even took a good look at her, he just saw a glance of her when Brandon mooned in front of her and her friends....then he fell in love?Overall, this movie was predictable. But I think for any American Idol fans who especially like Justin and Kelly, it's enjoyable, so I'm giving it a 3.",
      "rating": "3"
    },
    {
      "title": "All Wrong!",
      "review": "How could anyone think of making a film like this. The story is terrible, forgettable, childish and easy to predict. The actors (is it all right to call them actors?) are wrong. I mean, look at the title. \"From Justin to Kelly\"?But I'm going to give a positive to this film because I'm so nice. People who know nothing about American songs may be able to watch this. I mean, Kelly can't act, but she does have a bit of singing talent doesn't she? And if you're new to these kind of party songs (like I was) then you have to watch this film. There are a few good songs (although the arrangement is terrible) and you wouldn't want to watch this film after you have heard a few good songs.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "What lows will they stoop to next?",
      "review": "It was a boring Saturday. Having nothing else to do, I turned on HBO, coincidentally exactly as this movie started. In a combination of laziness, curiosity, and indigestion, I decided to give it a shot, despite numerous warnings from the press, my friends, the intertron, etc. Anyways, it starts out with a bunch of no-name girls swarming around Kelly Clarkson, and it ends with a ridiculous dance number where everybody in the scene tries there best to get as much camera time as possible, while doing the furthest thing from real dancing imaginable. Most of the girls bend over and shake their asses, while the guy's all whip off their shirts and decide to go dance with each other. Of course, no movie would be complete without a villain. A stupid slutty villain. A stupid slutty villain who is forgiven for being a stupid whore at the end. WTF? Here, there is this girl, and she is screwing with Justin and Kelly for no damn reason. Then, she steals one of their phones, and tells one of them that she is Kelly, and that she hates him. Of course, at the end, they all become best friends long enough to \"Dirty dance\". Of course, if you haven't figured it out by now, this movie was total trash. Perfect MST3K fodder. If the show hadn't been canceled, this would have definitely been in their lineup. Of course, the most grueling part of the movie was when Justin and Kelly would just decide to sing. Something would be happening, and of course, one of them would burst out in a song where they rhymed love with love. 1 out of 10 purely because of the honestly hard attempts on the part of the supporting actors to do well.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Listen: This Movie Is The Biggest Piece of Crap Ever",
      "review": "I really wish I could give this movie a 0. Unfortunately I can only give it a 1. Anybody that is a male should never, under any circumstances, watch this movie. Even if you are an American Idol fan, this movie is still garbage. The director, lead actors, choreographer and producer are all retarded and the human race is far worse off for introducing this plague upon mankind. The songs were horrible, boring, and awkwardly timed. The film work was pitiful. Anyone that knows anything about cinema knows what will happen next in the movie before it happens. It is predictable, and I cant believe what passes for entertainment today. Anyone that gave this movie over a 1 star needs to be beaten silly with a piece of lumber. This movie might be entertaining for young kids, However, there are a lot of provocative dancing sequences, mature dialog, and more wannabe party teen plot parts. So this movie isn't for kids, and it isn't for anyone with an Iq over 25. Please I implore you to avoid this movie, even if there is only one station working on your TV - please don't watch this... bang your head into the wall, it will make more sense, be more fun, leave you with less of a headache, and you will feel like you accomplished more doing that than watching this useless piece of Hollywood trash trying to make money off of those poor souls that watch Idol. If you are an evil dictator or a terrorist then this movie is good to torture your subjects or those you wish to terrorize - so quit bombing things, starting wars, and beheading innocent people - just start showing this movie.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "do not see this movie",
      "review": "I hate this movie so much i don't really want to comment on it. My girlfriend made me sit there and watch it with her...and at the end of it both of us admitted we contemplated suicide more than once during this waste of filming material.American Idol must be stopped... they may be dreams to young teens and young people may like their music...but how can ANYONE enjoy this movie...if you can even call it that.The only thing someone may appreciate slightly in this movie is if you are a big fan of MTV's shows like TRL...and a fan of Justin and/or Kelly....i had to vote 1 star on it...cause 0 and negatives are not an option.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Mere words can't express how impressively atrocious this \"movie\" is.",
      "review": "This apparent teen comedy started on my TV and, badly misjudging my use of my life, I started to watch it (at ~20mins into the film).Just seconds later I began to think: this isn't that good.That was followed about a minute later by thoughts such as: how is it this bad and still someone decided to show it to the public. Anywhere. Ever.Morbid fascination gripped me. Like how I imagine it would be if spectating at an autopsy. Goofy entrails spilling in all directions, odd sounds and colors spewing around the place, frightening the unwary.I was left seized with a repeating manta: please, make it stop, make it stop, make it stop. Please God Almighty, Allah, Buddha, Jesus, Superman, Mr T, anyone, for the love of humanity, MAKE IT STOP!!! OH!!! MAKE IT STOP!!! Very, very sadly, it didn't. Wave after wave of unctuous dialogue, vapid plot line, cringeworthy musical numbers and nauseating primary-color-drenched camera work.And the humor!! Oh, sweet merciful universe, the lifeless jokes and retarded setups. Somebody shoot me, I might laugh or even just feel less sorrow for the state of our civilisation.And, believe me, even these damning words are not even 10% of the proper justice deserved by this film's tragically awful wrongness.The recommendation \"AVOID\" should be shrieked with the same heartfelt terror as though you were a contagious Ebola carrier dropped in a meadow full of the last remaining humans in existence.",
      "rating": "1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Mostly a cheesy movie",
      "review": "I saw the private screening hosted by a radio station on June 19, and I have to say the movie was very cheesy and there was way too much singing!  They copied off of Grease a lot!  The person who played Alexa has the most annoying singing voice!  It was like someone scratching their finger nails on a chalkboard argh!!  The dancing could have been better.  I think it could have been a whole lot better if there was a different choerogoher and director!  I wouldn't pay money to see it again,  I'll just wait to buy it on DVD!",
      "rating": "8"
    },
    {
      "title": "HAHAHAHAHAHA",
      "review": "HAHAHAHA...HAHAHA....HAHAHAHA..HAHAHA Is this real?? Did they really make this movie...finally a overhyped big budget Hollywood conglermate pop idol piece of crap idea completly flopped at the box office....the worst movie I have seen in awhile...when \"From Reuban To Clay\" hits theaters...now thats something worth watching...",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "People don't vote or write reviews if you haven't seen this movie",
      "review": "Take the ranking and the reviews for this movie with a grain of salt.I have read numerous reviews from people who have not even seen the movie. They are dragging the ratings down to the worst movie of all times.How would you feel if movie critics (like Roger Ebert) wrote reviews on movies they did see?  Anyone who does this is a real loser.  Get a life.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "American Bollywood!",
      "review": "But crappy!  From Justin to Kelly is basically an American manufactured (and the emphasis IS on \"manufactured\") Bollywood picture.  Sure, it's half the length, and nobody gets married at the end, but the rest is there.It's awesome.  In a horrible, horrible way.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "ummmmm..........i don't know what everyones complaining about, one great film",
      "review": "This film single handedly changed my life for the better. I was 27 and in rehab for the seventh time and watching this film put life into perspective for me and allowed me to see that great singing and choreographing can truly make the world a better place. Justin's heart-wrenching performance in this film made me rethink what it truly means to act. Kelly was nothing but convincing and worked well with Justin on screen. Their dynamic in this film is what took this average summer blockbuster to what I feel should be an academy award winning film. The cameo from Simon chilled me to the bone. His cold eerie presence furthered this incredible thriller. In summation, one effin incredible movie.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "The worst musical since Wonder Bar!",
      "review": "When critics aren't given a chance to see a screening of a film, it's a sure sign that the film is awful. So far, that theory has been proved right.Let me state for the record that I despise American Idol. I think the show is a commercial shillfest that represents the lowest level that Amercian television has sunken. What could have been a cute, tasteful idea is ruined by the greediness of FOX and RCA.I also think that while a lot of people love the show, they won't admit it to anyone. Saying that you love American Idol is akin to saying that your into S&M or something like that. I wouldn't blame them if they were afraid to admit they like this joke.When I heard they had made a movie starring Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini (the winner and runner-up of the first AI), I was interested in seeing how many of those \"fans\" would show up to see them \"act\". Well, not too many. I don't think these \"fans\" would even have the courage to rent this waste of celluloid, either.I went to see this alleged \"Grease for 2003\" with a few others to kill a couple of hours before we went bar-hopping. We were the only ones in the theater for this one; maybe a few others. The film is just that, with Clarkson playing Olivia Newton-John's Sandy to Guarini's aping of Travolta's Danny. Nobody in the cast seemed to know how to act. The singing was just overwrought, as if Simon Cowell was judging it. The script was probably written by chimps, and the production values were non-existent. Still, we had a great time laughing at how bad this film was. Every time Justin and Kelly tried to act romantic we were giggling. Some of the character's wardrobes were just too funny, too.If you think this is a great film, you must be an American Idol fanboy. If I think the film is horrid, then I'm a hater. Still, you can bet more film critics would agree with me on this one than the fanboys: From Justin To Kelly is the worst musical since Wonder Bar.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Absolutely not the worst movie of all time",
      "review": "I have decided to give this movie 10 stars because I feel that it has been unfairly vilified on this site. True, the acting, music and plot were awful. True, the music and dance numbers made me briefly consider killing myself. However, the cinema tics were decent. The movie looked good. Whomever filmed it did a decent job. Because of this alone it should not garner worst film. This honor belongs solely to Troll 2. Troll 2 has absolutely no positive qualities. The acting, music, plot, cinematography and just about everything else reached new heights in horribleness. Granted, From Justin To Kelly should rightly hold the title of Worst Musical of all time but for sheer badness, go watch Troll 2. Even the simply horrible Going Overboard was worse then this. Remember, I am not saying that this is a good movie or even a decent one. By contrast, it's simply awful but there were two other movies that were definitely worse.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "As Homer Simpson would say, \"Boring!\"",
      "review": "People don't have no respect for all movies, just this one. Why? Well let's look at other recording artists who also tried at acting but failed miserably: Hmmm, there's Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, Madonna, just to name a few. And these are real singers, popular ones who worked their way up, unlike \"American Idol\" unknowns who were given fame.Face it, some people are known for being good something, but also like to think they are good at another, and that's when complications erupt and they end up embarrassed. Advice, it's nice to sample other hobbies, but stay with what you do best. As for this movie, for those who honestly think it's good, then good for you and whatever makes you happy.But for me, I don't believe that just because someone can sing a song, think they can also become actors overnight and fool people into thinking they're multi-talented, well reality check, it's not going to happen. I don't blame the actors actually, I know they'd take a laundry commercial or any other extra 5 minutes of fame to help their career take flight. For this pitiful film, it's the script, the director, writers, and anyone involved with no common sense who even considered the idea that this movie would actually sell. They were of course completely bonkers.As Homer Simpson would probably say, You couldn't fool us on the foolingest day of your life if you had an electrified fooling machine!",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Poodleheads rock!",
      "review": "I like it whenever you see someone with poodlehair in a movie! Still, Shia LaBouef is the best one ever!The guy in this, he's such a poodlehead! I's so hot, you forget whatever the movie is supposed to be about. His hair is what's so special about it. Justin's hair is all angelic French poodle corkscrews ; but you can tell he tries too hard to maintain and spotlight that. So much hairspray, his curls do't even move. He should try to be bouncy and natural, like Shia.I do not get why he falls for this girl with such flat, boring, straight hair, though. A better ending wold be if she gets a perm!",
      "rating": "9"
    },
    {
      "title": "Manos: The Hands of Justin",
      "review": "I walked out in this POS and got 2 blocks before I remembered I was watching it at home. I'll search for the RiffTrax version.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "NOT ENOUGH JUSTIN",
      "review": "This is an enjoyable fluff piece.  The best part of the movie was the dancing and singing but there just was not enough of co-star Justin Guarini. Everyone got a solo but him and his name is in the movie title, for Heaven's sake.  Guarini is HOT!  But FOX decided to cut most of his best scenes...guess they didn't want him to steal the show from Kelly (who looked crappy and was not so light on her feet either).If you love Justin like I do...go see the movie.  Then wait for the DVD and hope that all of his cut scenes are included there.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "10 things I'd rather do than watch \"From Justin to Kelly\"...",
      "review": "10 Things I'd Rather Do Than Watch \"From Justin to Kelly\":1) Hang myself with a fish line.2) Gouge out my eyes with a broken tooth pick.3) Choke on a spoon.4) Slit my own throat with a plastic butter knife.5) Cut off each of my fingers with a can opener.6) Cut my own heart out with a spatula.7) Swim in a paranha-infested pool wearing only a collar with a bloody bone on it.8) Drive a car off of the edge of the Grand Canyon.9) Hang from a lightning rod naked, holding a wrench into the air.10) Become a vigilante (ala \"Falling Down\") and hunt down ANYONE who was involved in this \"movie\" (prefered weapon: chainsaw and shotgun).Shows you how bad this movie is, 0.5/10 (0.5 being for the few attractive girls in it).",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Surprisingly GOOD!",
      "review": "I wasn't expecting much but I quite enjoyed this movie. The music was very good... well, at least, when Kelly Clarkson was singing. Can't say too much for the rest of them.The dance numbers were really cool. The plot was simple but enjoyable.It's cute. I'm going to see it again.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Frankie and Annette movie without Frankie and Annette",
      "review": "Accompanying my teenage children to this film--I never watched even part of an episode of American Idol--I expected to detest it. However, it's really just an update of an old Frankie and Annette beach party movie--or a mid 60s Elvis film--with Justin and Kelly in the roles. As such, it was not bad. The writers wisely chose to use time-tested plot elements and stock characterizations that have worked in B-musicals for decades and still manage to work today. Of course, the music was bad and the dancing was on the level of a 70s Brady Bunch special, but did anyone ever watch a Beach Party movie for the music? I certainly didn't. I watched for the comedy and the personal charm of the stars. Both Justin and Kelly have quite a bit of personal charm, and the supporting cast was just right, playing the slapstick quite well. Although this might not be much of a compliment, I thought this was FAR better than the Lizzie McGuire Movie, much of which was cloying and grating on the nerves. This harmless exercise in fun was just what it promised--85 minutes of silly \"Grease on the Beach\" antics that got me out of the 100-degree Texas heat for a while and left a smile on my face. With no real sexual or r-rated humor, it's also a safe film to take a 10-year-old to see. The fan of 60s Beach Party films, or Elvis films such as GIRL HAPPY, would probably find this piece of corporate product an equally acceptable way of killing 85 minutes. Hey, I'd rather sit through this a second time than ADAPTATION or any PT Anderson film!",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Actually.... It was good, really good...",
      "review": "I saw this movie, alone in a theater of 7 people on a Monday afternoon. I LOVED IT!  It was everything I expected.  It wasn't filled with terrible acting, and yes, there were come cliche moments and characters, but that's the way all movies are.  Both of these people are gigantic stars, and apparantly they can do whatever they want.  It was a good movie, and I have been rooting for Justin and Kelly to hook up since day one.  In this movie, when they do, I cried, and It made my little childish fantasy come true. :) So people can dis it all they want, but I'm sure no one expected this one to be an oscar winner.  Just a cute fun beach movie.  And it was.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Spontaneous Song and Dance in Bikinis",
      "review": "I was disappointed. I'm an aficionado of bad movies, and this doesn't even have enough going for it to be called a respectable bad movie.I was expecting spectacularly awful, but it was only quite awful. It doesn't rise to the level of godawful horror of, say, \"The Room\" or \"Manos: The Hands of Fate\". It's not even that redeeming. It doesn't deserve to be on the IMDb bottom 100, because it implies that it has some sort of notoriety, which doesn't deserve. It's just saccharine yech, in bikinis.I was going to give a full plot summary, with all the details, but that would violate IMDb's policy on spoilers. Besides, anyone with enough brains to log into IMDb will have the whole movie figured out in the first five minutes anyway.I was tempted to give it 10, in an attempt to knock it off the list, but I have standards.Unlike the makers of this film.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "It's like a shot of brandy, it leaves you warm and smiling.",
      "review": "This was a fun film. The singing by Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini was wonderful. They just sound great together. The dancing was fun to watch and it was done well. The feeling of the film was a smile! It's not often in today's world that we see a film that leaves us feeling happier than we were when we sat down to watch it.Don't look for great acting. Don't look for an award winning story. Don't look for anything that will shake your world.Do look for a light romp with young people having fun. Listen to them singing and watch them dancing. Go along with a fun story line that has some laughs and a bunch of smiles. If you let yourself go along with the fun you'll be glad that you watched this film.",
      "rating": "9"
    },
    {
      "title": "WOW is right!!!",
      "review": "the only phrase that comes to mind when i am reviewing the masterpiece that is \"from justin to kelly\" is \"cinematic genius.\"  this 90-minute long joy-ride is filled with fun in the sun and love under the stars.  justin guarini and kelly clarkson truly have proven that they are gifted, and that their hard work as \"american idols\" have paid off.  the musical numbers in this work of art is reminiscent to the legends of the past.  with their musical talent, as well as their hot dance moves, kelly and justin shine in this musical marvel.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "FUN, FUN, FUN!!!",
      "review": "\"From Justin to Kelly\" is a fun, upbeat, wholesome beach movie that fills the screen with great music, outstanding dancing and beautiful people. It is such a refreshing change from some of the tasteless teen and spring break movies of the recent past.  It's worth seeing for the dance scenes alone. And DEFINITELY worth seeing just to be able to watch Justin Guarini on the big screen!",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "CASABLANCA it ain't, but give it a chance",
      "review": "Let me start out by saying that I AM not an American Idol fan, of the second or first season, but seeings how this was a \"beach party musical\" directed by the \"She's All That\" director, we know from the get-go that it ain't Oscar worthy stuff, okay? And that Kelly and Justin are the only NAMES in this film, no cameos or supporting roles for other famous celebrities, and yet I thought this movie was pretty cute, there was hardly ANY swearing, if any, no sex for sex's sake and there's no doubt that they both can sing and they danced pretty well too, the press has been saying that Kelly has been saying that it's like Grease, well, Grease is my all-time favorite movie, and From Justin To Kelly is in no way shape or form is as good as Grease on any level, but it isn't bad, would you rather pay cash to see crap get blown up?, sure it's corny and bubblegum, that's part of its charm, and it is kind of like an old fashioned wholesome movie, whenever something like that like ON THE LINE or whatever comes out,  people see it and think \"oh that looks so stupid\", and \"oh God, singers trying to act\" and don't even give it a chance. Well, they weren't the best actors ever either, but I for one found this movie a nice change of pace from all the pyrotechnic stuff that Hollywood always seems to make and will certainly buy it when it come out on dvd.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "soundtrack adds to decent plot",
      "review": "As an american idol and kelly clarkson fan, i was looking forward to this movie coming out. i went into expecting little, but hoping to showcase kelly clarkson's talent. and thats what i got. kelly's voice fills in the holes and logical conclusions in the plot. and kelly and justin's duets are catchy and decent. enjoyed the film for what it was: a summer movie for junior high school kids of  all ages.",
      "rating": "9"
    },
    {
      "title": "Sequel?",
      "review": "I fell asleep pretty early on.......but what happens when he finally has the sex change? or are they saving that for the sequel? or maybe there was something in the dialogue that wasn't shown on-screen? Nobody commented on this & I don't feel like paying $400 for another round-trip airline ticket to see it again.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "I liked it. I admit it!",
      "review": "Okay, to be fair, you have to have seen this movie at least 3 times to give an honest review.The first time I seen this movie was in the theater. I had to beg my sister and best friend to come with me. Though they say that they hated the movie, it didn't take me too long to convince them to see it in the first place. They are probably closet J2K fans. But they arent review this, I am, so who cares what THEY thought?Okay so the second time I seen this movie was about three weeks ago. I rented it because I was bored and needed to make fun of something. It was between J2K and Gigli. I am not a strong enough person to watch Gigli for the first time alone. Especially not when there are sharp, blunt objects around that I could hurt myself or the tv with.But back to the movie. I rented it and was home alone and put it on. I was shocked to say the least. I actually didn't HATE IT. It was better than I remembered it being in theaters.I had to do a project for my Post Production class and was going to do a music video tribute to the three worst musicals ever made that I actually LIKED. Those three: Grease 2, J2K, and Crybaby.In order to do this I needed to rewatch J2K again to see what parts I wanted to use. I must say that after the third viewing, I love this movie.It was so stupid. The dialogue is pretty bad, most of it is VERY unlikely to EVER happen and a lot of the acting is just plain bad. But the music is good and it doesnt really drag. In other words, I've seen A LOT worse movies. (cough) SCOOBY DOO (cough).The thing that I really didnt consider the first time I seen this was, Justin and Kelly are NOT actors. They werent on \"Acting Idol\". I can't really say anything bad about their acting because they are NOT actors and this movie proves that.So, for those of you who gave this a ONE STAR, I suggest you rewatch it again. This is the type of movie you CAN'T take seriously. Overall I gave this movie an 8. It was interesting and I certainly wasn't bored while I was watching it.I didn't take any points off for acting because like I said they are NO actors.I took off 1 point for the fact that this would NEVER happen, ever.I took off 1 more point for the fact that this is a musical, yet there is no cd soundtrack. Bad move Fox.Final thoughts: LIGHTEN UP, PEOPLE! This isn't like Gigli where they were honestly trying to make a good movie and it failed. This is NOT a serious movie. Give it another chance!",
      "rating": "8"
    },
    {
      "title": "enthralled",
      "review": "I have never seen a movie that I have been so impressed with in my life. The charisma my girl Kelly shows on screen made me very cherry.  I don't know how someone can do that for you but Kelly, you did it, way to go girl. As for Mr. Hotty Bo Totty (I mean, Justin G.) kudos to you on looking hot and giving me the hots for hot boys.  Your locks of hair sends chills down my spine.  All personal comments aside, Justin and Kelly's on screen chemistry can only be described by one word: flawless.  Justin and Kelly keep rocking my world and keeping it real.  Much love from the left side.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "It wasnt the best movie.",
      "review": "I didnt like From Justin To Kelly. I wasnt the best movie i've ever seen. I thought i might be good with the two American Idol Finalist ( Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini) but i wasnt. I only like the music in the movie. I didnt like the main part of the movie i would't request this movie to other people.",
      "rating": "8"
    },
    {
      "title": "Wait for Rental",
      "review": "I'm the first to admit that I am a little too obsessed with American Idol. But this movie was a downer. It had no plot, not good enough acting, and little enthusiasm. The only great thing about this movie was the dancing and singing. No wonder it is going to be on video next month...I'd reccomend this to anyone who LOVED the show and is a musical fanatic. Its a story about two very different people, Kelly from texas, whos conservative and sweet, and Justin is the #1 party guy with shallow friends. Kelly, though sweet, has a \"friend\" who likes Justin and tries to keep them apart. But the \"music brings them together.\" See what I mean by no plot? My god, why wasnt this an MTV made for TV movie? For money I guess. Well, its really a bummer to see this happen because Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini are such talented people. I just hope that they stick to singing, because thats theyre real passion",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Excellent musical for this era of film!",
      "review": "I like the fact that the makers of this film mix great song and dance with romantic and dramatic elements.  These ingredients make for great chemistry ultimately between Kelly and Justin with a few bumps in the road.  Highly recommended!",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Predictable? Yes, but still a fun fluff of a beach movie in Miami.",
      "review": "I like Kelly Clarkson, and I was glad she won the American Idol competition. This movie was made only for one reason, to capitalize on her and Justin's popularity before it faded. The story is predictable, Justin and Kelly fall for each other during spring break, but obstacles keep then apart, including a scheming 'friend' of Kelly's. But the movie has lots of energy, a 'beach blanket' type of movie popular in the 1960s, and is a satisfying 85 minutes. I know Kelly and Justin tried to get out of making this, still, being in their own movie will be a lasting memory for them. And for me because I have my own copy of the DVD. I realize there is lots of hate for this movie, most unjustified, because for what it is, a fluff of a Spring Break movie, it isn't that bad.June 2020 update: I just watched it again after 16+ years just for nostalgia. I don't know what Justin has been up to but Kelly has had quite a nice career with lots of hit songs. And currently she is host of her own daytime talk and entertainment TV show. Plus she is married with a couple of young children. Say what you want about American Idol, pro or con, had it not been for that competition in 2002 Kelly might never have gotten a break.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Excellent. A masterpiece.",
      "review": "This film is superb. It is a cinematic bench mark, and it up there will other masterpieces like The Godfather, A Clockwork Orange, 2001:, Pulp Fiction, Goodfellas...The acting...wonderful...who knew that two American Idols, with little acting experience, could go from good singers...and I am serious...to GREAT actors.The rest of this film is wonderful, the music and dancing brilliant, plot brilliant, everything about this film is brilliant, even the title, the tagline, it's all brilliant...I am completely serious about everything I just said.This film is amazing 10/10. Must see.Seriously......",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Slammed more than it should have been",
      "review": "Based on other reviews, I was expecting a really bad movie; however, I didn't think it was that bad. Sure the plot was really stupid: Boy and girl meet during spring break.  How unoriginal.  But the songs were OK and I like Kelly Clarkson's voice.  Sure neither her nor Justin are very good at the acting, but it was sort of like watching MTV's spring break at the beach. The large dance and song numbers were entertaining.  I also like Kelly's cute southern accent, although it sounded more like deep Mississippi than Texas.FINAL VERDICT:  I thought it was OK, but they don't need to make another American Idol movie.  So, I recommend it if you liked American Idol the first season and don't mind really cheesy acting and a nonexsistent plot. Basically, if you like music and dance, then you will like this.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Wow!",
      "review": "I really liked this movie! At first I thought it would be a bring-you-barfbag-I'm-gonna-hurl movie, but It was good! It was spunky and fun, with good music and excellent choreography. I would definitely see this one again. I thought the plot was cute, and Kelly Clarkson did a good acting job. Justin was not quite as fresh and spunky, but they both had good chemistry. ****/*****! LOVED IT!",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Hmmmmm...",
      "review": "I liked this movie! Kelly Clarkson's acting was good, her singing GREAT, and although Kelly was by FAR the only part of the movie that I enjoyed, I would watch it again, as I think Kelly is a very talented young woman, and I enjoyed her fun attitude and good stage presence. One word of advice-when watching this movie, watch Kelly, not Justin!",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Pretty Good",
      "review": "From Justin to Kelly is actually pretty good for a movie that was filmed in only Six Weeks.  I admit that the plot is hard to follow and it's cheesy and choppy but if you're a fan of American Idol, Kelly or Justin then you'll love this movie.  Kelly Clarkson turns out to be a believeable actress but Justin seemed to hold back his acting skills.(if he has any)...the songs were good and the ending is great.  They (Justin and Kelly) have such good chemistry together that it's hard to believe that they claim to be \"just friends\".  Overall...a pretty good movie for fans only.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Flawed but fun",
      "review": "The movie could have been improved in so many ways.  It tried to have a plot and subplots but ended up having no plots developed.  It tried to be a musical, but it could have used a few more quality songs.  \"Thats the way it it is, I like it\" was a lousy song when it was first a hit.  This is the best song you could find for the dance finale?  The real bright spot was the singing, dancing, and acting of Kelly Clarkson.  She is a great singer, an okay dancer, and an authentic presence on the screen.  With the right role, a decent script, and some experience, Kelly could be a fine actress and movie star.  She could start with adding a song or two to a movie with a cameo role.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "not bad for a first timer",
      "review": "Although I did not find that the movie had a lot of substance, I did think it was an entertaining movie.  Kelly did a great job singing and she did what she could with the script.  All in all, for the genre and the audience that it was targeting, it was good.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Very Enjoyable Movie",
      "review": "I enjoyed this movie quite a bit.It was light and fun. Great music and dancing. Some of the sets were very \"interesting\" to say the least.Kelly Clarkson's voice is magnificent and her dancing was very very impressive. And she's sooooo cute! Justin's acting, singing, and dancing wasn't bad either.I just hope this movie has a soundtrack because some of those songs were just amazing.Recommended!",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Great music, dancing...light hearted fun",
      "review": "Its not meant to be an Oscar caliber movie and it isn't, but if you are up for a light hearted summer romance then you are sure to enjoy it. Even better, the music and dancing are great. Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini are surprisingly natural on the big screen and you can't beat Kelly's voice. Worth it for music lovers and romantics.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "I am in love with this Cheesy Musical!",
      "review": "The gultiest pleasure of all The plot? WHO CARES! This is a fun, light movie with two very talent leads, talented volcally ofcourse. Their acting skills are good enough. My friends and I had so much fun at this movie, it was such a nice break from such amazing material as The Hours and The Pianist. These are good movies, but all that depressive stuff can build up. Finally to the total and complete losers on this site that are trashing this movie I would like to say GET A LIFE. Had you seen the film i would tell you to say all you want, BUT MOST OF YOU HAVEN'T EVEN SEEN IT!",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "A whole lot of fun!",
      "review": "What could be better than watching two hotties strut their stuff and showcase their talents?  This movie is filled with awesome song and dance numbers.  And the acting isn't too bad either! It's just a good time!",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Good",
      "review": "This movie is very good. I liked it a lot. I would suggest you go see it. Grab a big box of popcorn and prepare to have some fun. The music is really good too. And I sure wish I could dance like these people. Justin and Kelly did good in their first movie. Hopefully, there will be a sequel.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Good Clean Fun",
      "review": "It is a rarity to find a comical movie without the degradation of others playing a role. I never kept up with American Idol and have never really until the movie heard songs by either of these artists, but I enjoyed the movie immensely. I think if you take it from the right perspective and aren't looking to fill your mind with rubbish you will actually enjoy this movie. I recommend it. And commend both singers for trying.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "It was SUPPOSED to be a fluffy musical!!!",
      "review": "When I went to see this movie, I didn't walk in expecting \"Citizen Kane\". I went in to see a fluffy musical and that is exactly what I got.  It was light and cute and I enjoyed it. Period.  Didn't expect to find the meaning of life or the answers to any universal questions, just a musical.  Very simple.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "I Liked It",
      "review": "Don't believe all these negative reviews and the people giving this movie a \"1\". Most have never even seen the movie.The movie was a lot of fun. Justin and Kelly were really good, surprisingly. The music and dance numbers were awesome. I've seen it 3 times now and I'll definitely be picking it up on dvd when it comes out.And Kelly was just beautiful!I liked it.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "not bad",
      "review": "I saw this movie and I really do not think it belongs anywhere on the Bottom 100 list.  I thought Justin and Kelly did decent jobs in this movie.  I would definitely watch it again and would recommend others to do so as well. They both have fantastic voices and should do whatever they can to promote themselves and let their voices be heard. There is no reason to bad mouth them and put them down...they did their first movie and have to start somewhere.  Those of us who enjoy them should support them and hope they succeed.  I hope Justin gets to sign with another label soon and get his career going.  He has a wonderful voice and I would love to hear him use it.  Kelly is going to be a big star someday and she deserves it.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "This movie was good.",
      "review": "This movie was good.No matter how many people try saying that the reviews were bad so that makes the movie bad, its not a right or wrong opinion.Watch the movie for yourself if you are a fan of AI & you`ll see it was NOT that bad.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Fun Alert!!!",
      "review": "Are you ready for some fun with everyone's favorite pop superstars?  If so, then \"From Justin to Kelly\" is a must rent.  Even grizzly old Simon couldn't resist the charms of Kelly and Justin all rolled up into one crazy film. Here's hoping Clay (can you say hotty?) and Ruben get to make their own film, too!!!  Grab some popcorn and prepare to kick back with a throwback to the good old days of feel-good Hollywood!As for the plot, I don't want to give anything away, but let's just say that those sparks we all picked up on during AI the Original might have been real after all.  I can only guess that with Kelly's rising star (and fresh new single on the charts) we're going to be seeing her in films for some time. Maybe she'll even surprise us all and take home a little gold statue.Great chemistry and screen presence from these two American Idol vets.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Really.. not that bad!",
      "review": "Well... I watched this movie on an airplane.. twice! I really didnt think it was all that bad.. i mean the soundtrack is great.. none of the songs felt boring to me.. their acting wasnt all that bad i mean please do compare there acting with britney spears and mariah carey i mean WHOA!! atleast their facial expressions change throughout the movie.. i watched crossroads and glitter and i forced myself to complete them believe me.. this one actually i watched more than once and i downloaded it off the net.. so whoever didnt watch this movie and is very much hesitating to watch it because of the horrible reviews i suggest u go and see it for urself.. its less then 2 hours anyway i dont think ud have too much to do in that time...From justin to kelly is a light (very light) chick flick.. its story is very small no twists.. it just revolves around 4 to 6 people.. but it really doesnt get u thinking anywhere through its not a comedy either it wont get u laughing.. itll just add a smile to ur face by the end of it BUT alot of u would think its a waste of time.. so dont watch it if u didnt like my description!!Overall not all movies satisfy all audiences.. so give it a try and see for urself..",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "not that bad... for a t.v. movie",
      "review": "I went into this expecting a distaster beyond redemption.  And yet...I actually sort of got caught up in it.  AND watched it twice.  Don't getme wrong; there is no way I would pay to see this trifle (though giveme this over \"Gigli\" any day!!). What this is - or should have been - is a t.v. movie.  Let's face it, the\"stars\" are known to t.v. viewers, the plot is at best amateurish.Why FOX didn't feature this after \"American Idol\" I do not know.Only cameos by Nikki McKibbin and Ryan Starr could have scoredit an absolute 10. P.S. Please tell Kelly Clarkson to stick to singing.  An actress sheis not.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "I loved it!",
      "review": "I am 14 and I love a bunch of movies from: LOTR to Legally Blonde, action,suspence,romance,etc. I especially loved this one,yeah it was dorky in some parts,because they would all start singing songs on the beach together,but it was meant to be a fun summer film,and that it was. Give it a chance, it's a light,fluffy and fun movie. I would suggest you make a girls night out of it though.Have fun!",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Why is this movie so painful?",
      "review": "If I could give this turkey a 2.5 I would. It seems like it takes forever. I did laugh, on occasion, but good grief is this one hard to sit through. It's a musical, so people bursting into song and dance is normal, but even those scenes seem really contrived and like the actors are trying way too hard. This movie has a lot of really stupid things in it. The guy with the bleach-blonde hair raps at one point. There is a hovercraft-ball game thing to decide a relationship conflict. Toward the end of the movie, Kelly sings a long duet to nobody for about two minutes, although Justin eventually appears. The scenery of the beaches and swimsuits were about the only redeeming qualities to this film. The last song and dance scene is so pointless. This movie is all kind of pointless. Kelly and Justin sing well, but I can't imagine this being a big thing even back when American Idol was relevant. It kind of reminds me of \"Glitter\" but somehow it's even more painful.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "YES!!!!!",
      "review": "So let me start this review by saying I loved this movie.  And yes it was very bad but the fact that they hammed it up so knowingly leads me to believe it was intentional to make an all out camp fest. the acting is droll of course and shows no emotion  at all, the singing is pretty good, the choreography laughable and the story, well the story needs to be seen to be believed. the most important thing when watching this film as the same with showgirls is leave all inhibitions at the door. It's a rockin retread of bad film cliches and even worse plot twists all adding of to a perfectly outlined piece of hollywood fluff.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Um, and Simon's critical?",
      "review": "If Simon had a lot to do with the making of this movie... All I have to say is this.He has the right to criticize other people? This was okay to put out on the market for him while other people are \"the worst singers in the world\" to him?He is the biggest hypacrit in the entire world.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Did any of you see this movie?",
      "review": "First, off I didn't see this movie and if you read most of the reviews out there most of these people haven't either.  They are giving this movies 1's just because they would never go see it.I think it is a shame that this movie which maybe good or maybe garbage is the number 2 worst movie of all times because people who haven't seen it are voting.  It probably is bad but without seeing the movie how can you rate it??????IMDB must do something about this.  When I read a review or rating of a movie I would like it to be from those who saw the movie.  IMDB is starting to lose it.  I was reading reviews for 'The Hulk' and noticed the same people writing multiple reviews.  Sometimes two reviews posted right next to each other.  Get it together IMDB!And to those reading these reviews forget it.  Read Roeper or Ebert.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "WHY are crap movies like this made???",
      "review": "You wanna know how horrible this stupid movie is? I saw the previews and that turned me off right there! I had NO desire to waste any of my precious time OR money on a crap flick like this.  WHY does Hollywood waste money on movies like this? Even from the previews, you can tell that the acting's horrible, the plot is anything BUT original, and one user said the plot was \"deep\"...please!! Give me a break! It's a pathetic attempt to make a modern day Frankie Avalon and Annette Whatshername beach flick.  Take everyone's advice (everyone who's not gay or so damned brain dead from all those stupid reality tv shows and junk movies like this one) and SAVE YOUR MONEY!!! Do NOT waste money on this movie, you will SORELY regret it (that's why I played it smart and saved myself the hell of sitting through it!!)...plus you might encourage Hollywood to make more horrible-beyond-belief movies like this one!!",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "From Justin to Kelly...",
      "review": "Now, I'm not one for movies with beach parties, hip hop music, and girls running around in string bikinis, but I absolutely love this movie. I just saw it for the first time the other day and was completely overtook by it. The music (most of it, at least) was great, so was the acting, and even though the plot was a bit shaky, I think it was an awesome movie.Before I looked up the reviews and ratings for this movie, I knew that it couldn't have done very well. Critics today are very picky and I know wouldn't like a movie like this. But when I saw that it was the number 1 WORST romance movie, that got me a little upset. I think this movie deserves at least better than that. I doubt that Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson even new how to act when they won American Idol, so it had to have taken a lot of work to get them to be able to act as well as they did.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "I thought it was great!",
      "review": "Let me get one thing straight: I'm obsessed with Kelly Clarkson. As my aunt put it, Kelly could probbaly stand in front of the screen and talk about floss for 2 hours, and I'd think it was the most wonderful movie ever made. She's right. But still...although I might be biased towards the movie but I love her, this does not make much of a difference. Some people complained that no one in real life would just break out in song and dance and everyone would go along with you. Well for one thing, most movies today are NOT real life at all, and besides...it's a musical. Plus, I dance. We all randomly break out in song and dance. Anyway, I thought the movie was adorable. True, in some places you're wondering...why is this here?...but the overall theme and plot is cute. I've watched it many times, and I still love it more and more. I think the singing is wonderful, and makes the movie really interesting. I'm shocked that they didn't make a soundtrack...because what kind of musical doesn't have a soundtrack?!! Also, I think Kelly and Justin have good chemistry on screen, especially at the end. So personally, I'm in love with this movie. It's one of my favorites. It's an upbeat, perky, and just good-time movie that I can always watch to jump and dance around with. I'd give it 10 stars!",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Fun Musical",
      "review": "I my self didn't get a chance to see the first American Idol, but none the less was intrigued to see this movie, based on the fact that it was a musical and I love a good musical.  Kelly is a great singer and I am glad she won.  I myself am not a Justin fan but he did an okay job.  Maybe they should have chose, someone from Pop Idol (the Idol that started it all) like Will Young, or Gareth Gates??  But oh well too late now... leave it to the Americans to screw up what could have been a better film.... and thus somewhat disgracing the Musical Genre in general.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Undeserving",
      "review": "That this is a bad movie, there can be no question. I hadn't seen it prior to this evening when I was flipping around cables channels. Lo and behold--there was the infamous \"From Justin to Kelly\". Curious, I decided to tune in and see if it is AS bad as people on this site say.I feel it is undeserving of the lofty rank of one of the worst movies of all time...especially the Top 250. In comparison to classic failures such as Plan 9 From Outer Space or Pumaman...FJTK has no right to even be on this list.For me, truly bad movies must have all 4 of the following qualities to be truly bad:1. Ridiculously Bad Script (check! Horrible plot, horrible lines, this movie has it) 2. Ridiculously Bad Acting (check! Wow... no wonder we haven't seen any more of Justin, eh?) 3. Ridiculously Bad Directing (questionable. Considering the stinker of a hand he was dealt, the flow of the movie actually seems fairly decent) 4. Ridiculously Bad Budget (negative. This is no \"Titanic\" or \"Batman\" in budget, but at least the location is real, the sets are real. I'm talking about cardboard box sets.)Example: XXX:State of the Union = Horrible Script, Horrible Acting, Horrible Directing, Huge Budget = A good 3 or 4.Using my chosen, subjective criteria, FJTK merits a good solid 4. In the case of it being a musical, I might add a requirement for Ridiculously Bad Singing, which may be the films only saving grace: at least the vocals are in key!If you want a good laugh and want to see a truly deserving, horrifically, ridiculously bad, worst movie of all time, see Troll 2. It hasn't garnered the attention that the Mystery Science Theatre films have, but Troll 2 is definitely the most deserving of any movie I've ever seen.Please give From Justin to Kelly the 3 or 4 that it deserves. Allow the truly great, great, BAD movies to rise to the top ... or bottom, as the case may be.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Excellent!!!!!",
      "review": "This movie went over the top ~!~ I honestly loved it!!!! Justin looked sooooooooo fine!!!If you do not agree you must be nutz. The singing was great, as well as the dancing. I am rushing out my door right now to go get the soundtrack. Even there outfits were good!",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "How could anyone hate this rare work of film?",
      "review": "I saw this movie in the bottom of the bottom 100 and i was shocked deeply! This is a masterpiece of movie making. The directing and way the camera moves really shows the confidence and compassion of the lead characters, wile at the same time showing the anguish of the minor or walk on roles. The almost all natural lighting also adds to the dark lurid and very cheery feel of the whole thing. After seeing this in theaters with my friends *who also loved it* all I could think about was watching it again. Lucky for me it was on DVD about a month later! We all bought a copy and went home, sat down with some sodas, popped popcorn and sat through it 5 times until we were all asleep. I wish I could have that wonderful night back. So if you are looking for a really great and under rated movie, From Justin to Kelly is the thing for you.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Cute Kid Movie",
      "review": "Yes, I found and purchased this movie from the $5 Walmart DVD bin and yes, it's worth every penny.  Don't watch this movie expecting Oscar or Grammy winning performances.  Watch it as a cute pre-teen movie and you won't be disappointed.  It won't change your life, it won't even make you think hard, but it's still enjoyable.My husband, my kids, and I enjoyed it because it was like a 2000s version of a Frankie & Annette beach movie.  Almost no violence, bad language, or sex and even the dancing didn't have many sexually provocative moves.Heck, it was worth buying just to see my 4 yo try to dance and sing every song.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "How The Mighty Have Fallen!!!",
      "review": "First of all, I haven't even seen this movie, but I wanted to say that it is the worst movie ever made. It is ranked the #1 worst movie of all time on IMDB's bottom 250 list! It was funny watching Kelly and Justin fail at his movie, because I knew they would anyways. They may be good singers, but they need to stay away from the film business, and hopefully they've learned that from this.AND CATCH THIS: The movie was theatrically released June 20th, 2003 and it's coming to video August 26th, 2003!!!! That shows you what this movie is!!!!",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "0 for plot, 10 for music.",
      "review": "I'm not going to lie. I didn't watch the first season of American Idol, but I have friends who did, and heard all about it. I love Kelly's voice, and Justin's... not to mention Anika Noni Rose, who played Kaya, and was also in Dreamgirls. This was by no means a theatrical feat of any kind. However, I think you know exactly what you're going to get if you watch this movie. I watched it for the music and the light-heartedness, and that's what I got. I was entirely entertained, even though this movie IS 5 years old and Justin Guarini has apparently disappeared. The plot gets a zero; a five year old could almost write the script. But I loved \"Anytime\", and give Justin's and Kelly's voices a 10 together.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Good Movie",
      "review": "I just bought \"From Justin To Kelly\". I have wanted it for a long time. You have to be an American Idol fan to appreciate this movie. I thought it was great. My husband liked it too. Of course he has a \"thing\" for Kelly Clarkson. He can listen to her sing for hours. The music, choreography and the story line was superb. You have to remember, before AI, these kids were virtually unknown. Kelly and Justin were having fun. Period! I was hoping that Ruben and Clay would do a movie. Even Fantasia and Diana. I am looking forward to hearing more about these American Idols in the future.I was surprised and disappointed when I heard that RCA had dropped Justin. Are they crazy?",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Absolutely Loved It",
      "review": "I don't know what everyone is griping about. I absolutely loved From Justin to Kelly. The music was awesome. Okay the acting may not have been perfect but none of those people (that I know of) have every acted professionally before. You can not expect people to be perfect on there first time. The dancing also was awesome. This movie has opened me up to Justin's voice and I am now going to purchase his album, because he has an awesome voice and he sings good music. If you don't like this movie because it's clean, need to readjust their morals. I watch movies that aren't always decent, but I appreciate and respect actors that play in movies that a whole family can watch.",
      "rating": "8"
    },
    {
      "title": "Good Movie ~!* One of the better",
      "review": "I just bought \"From Justin To Kelly\" today and decided to watch it despite the things i heard. I was never so deceived in my life. All i have heard was what a terrible movie this was and i believed it until i watched it. This is a wonderful movie. It is great movie and i enjoyed it a lot. I wish i had bought this movie earlier so i could have been enjoying it through the cold winter months. I think this is one of the better movies ever made. Some of the other movies that all you people say are so great are nothing compared to this movie. So i would truly recommend watching this movie because it was some of the best 80 minutes in my life. So go out there and buy this movie so you can watch it over and over again and i bet that you will!!!!!!",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "My thoughts on the Idols",
      "review": "OK folks, here's the deal.... there are 'films' and there are movies... people who gave this movie a crappy grade obviously are putting it into the same category as cinematic masterpieces like The Godfather. Clearly, it is not nor ever will be worthy of such company. HOWEVER, that having been said, this is a FUN, romantic comedy that, for once, the Whole family can enjoy. I mean come on, the makers of the film could easily have added more language or sexual situations, buy instead what we have is a love story set on a beach like those old 60's Annette Funicello movies our parents use to watch. Taken like that, I'm sure you'll agree, it's not only Not Bad, it's kinda cool.",
      "rating": "8"
    },
    {
      "title": "Finding Nemo",
      "review": "I haven't seen 'From Justin to Kelly' but I can guarantee 'Finding Nemo' is far better.  I don't generally like cartoon movies but this one is FUNNY! :)",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "i like the movie SO much",
      "review": "I really liked it. I enjoyed the song and dance numbers. I really like Kelly and Justin. I hope others will totally like it too. I don't know why people don't like the movie. For me it is just like others super nice movies I watch. For those who didn't watch it yet. Watch you will really like the song and dance numbers of the cast. I wish many would like this movie because I know it is hard to please other people but try and watch the movie you might like it. It is the best so don't wait and watch it already. If you could have the time to watch comment on it. I would wait for your comments and please be proud to be an American because being an American means being high.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Excellent Movie/Musical",
      "review": "I wanted to see this movie, but no theaters had it near me. So it was rented, and I watched it, and loved it. This movie is not only a movie but a musical. I think what people have to understand { while watching this} is yes, maybe the plot isn't the thickest, and maybe there's not like five star acting, but the dance numbers are well choreographed and the music is excellent. I was told Justin wrote this, and while he might have to stick with singing and dancing, it wasn't bad for an beginner. I think the cast and supporting roles were cast very well, all of them being able to sing and dance while acting too. I do have to agree with other reviewers on the way Alexa's plans were discovered. I was hoping for a bit more drama. The minute Kelly looks at the phone she understands what has happened, which isn't reality. I own this movie, and anyone that knows me has seen this.If your someone who likes old fashioned musicals, chick flicks, or Justin and Kelly, I suggest watching this movie. Even if you don't like the story there's great music which you you can dance to.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "awesome",
      "review": "Whoever has the name CTS-1, you have a bad taste in film,. I just finished watching the movie and those two are cute together. maybe your just jealous of them. I did not see the whole thing but what i saw was really cool and Justin is so god damn sexy. Kelly & Justin are cute together & can bloody sing good Justin needs to learn how to dance though. I reckon everyone should watch the movie first before they make any judgments on whether to see it or not , because it is your choice. i really did not watch the show American idol but from what i saw just then they are bloody good and anyone out there who thinks there as good as those two then go out and give it ago. bloody hell Justin ask her out all ready you two belong together.",
      "rating": "9"
    },
    {
      "title": "Not Academy Award material...",
      "review": "OK, I'll admit, I saw this movie because I'm a fan of Kelly Clarkson. I came into it innocently enough. I watched the whole thing. I mean, it only cost me 5 bucks to buy the DVD brand new (which, with my habit of forgetting to return movies, cost less than actually renting it.) Having sat through it all, I can say...what's the big deal? I looked at all the criticism here and expected a total train wreck, but I didn't get one. Don't get me wrong; it wasn't a big, moving experience either.I suspect that the majority of the negativity towards this movie is from the American Idol backlash. Lots of metal and alterna-rock heads are just way too cool for this kind of thing. (I love how naive these people are. These same people that believe that Korn, Slipknot, Death Cab for Cutie, and yes even the beloved Nirvana aren't/weren't complete commercial whores are just way too cute and naive with their greasy hair and black clothes. I saw James Hetfield of Metallica singing the praises of a Celine Dion song on VH1 the other day, but I digress.)Anyway, there were fun-ish parts to the movie. Plenty of eye-candy for both guys and girls. Katherine Bayliss was smoking hot. The music ranges from off-key to really nice (I particularly loved the version of Kelly's \"Anytime\" which is also on her first CD.) Lots of good choreography. It would've made a perfect beach-blanket vehicle for Frankie & Annette in earlier days, when people didn't feel like they had to prove their sophistication and worldliness.Yeah, it's pop fluff. But it's harmless fun for families. It was never intended to be Oscar material. If you're pretentious, just pretend you didn't like it, and watch it when your friends (who also secretly like it) aren't looking. If you just want something harmless to look at, check it out. If you want to be mentally stimulated, rent another movie.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "excellent film from Justin to Kelly",
      "review": "I would like to disagree with some of the comments that people have said bout the film i thought it was excellent i got it though a couple of weeks ago from America it was brilliant all songs or great and so are Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini who is totally fit. Kelly Clarkson is a good actress as well as a good singer, the whole of the film from beginning to end had a good story to it, from the first time i put it on i thought it would be good and it was i took it round to my mates and she could't wait to watch and she said it was a brilliant film we could't stop watching it singing along to the songs and dancing round the bedroom about three in the morning its a film that can make you happy when you watch it.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Awesome!",
      "review": "I loved this movie. People need to watch it with a good, ready for anything additude, because you know it's not meant to be a serious thinker movie. It's a sweet, fun, summer flick that's good to just have fun watching. Go see it, and keep your mind open. ! ! ! ! ! !",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Clearly These People Never Saw This Movie",
      "review": "I enjoyed the music in the movie. Yes, the acting was awful, but the music was wonderful. I actually own the DVD and it was not as bad as everyone claims. Oh well, I guess I'm in the minority here. The choreography was fun and the DVD even has an extended version of the movie with two bonus songs. I enjoyed the music in the movie. Yes, the acting was awful, but the music was wonderful. I actually own the DVD and it was not as bad as everyone claims. Oh well, I guess I'm in the minority here. The choreography was fun and the DVD even has an extended version of the movie with two bonus songs. I enjoyed the music in the movie. Yes, the acting was awful, but the music was wonderful. I actually own the DVD and it was not as bad as everyone claims. Oh well, I guess I'm in the minority here. The choreography was fun and the DVD even has an extended version of the movie with two bonus songs.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Brilliant!",
      "review": "I know that because it has 2 singers in (well 1 and don't know what happened to Justin!!?) every1 will expect that its gonna be crap but : the spice girls movie sold millions! and the s club movie well thats a classic! but the songs are actually OK, some are a lot better than others like anytime is brilliant... i would advise any true Kelly fan to see this !! the supporting cast are nobody's though, with the token LOSER and the joker .. then there's the slut and the one who finds love. so its pretty much similar to any other chick flick!! unfortunately i have not yet found myself a copy so if anyone does find anyway to get hold of it let me know I'm sure any other fan would much appericiate it",
      "rating": "9"
    },
    {
      "title": "Loved it!",
      "review": "Okay people. Listen up. This is a great movie for people that enjoy love stories, so you other people can just go away. This movie is very enjoyable to SOME people with good taste.Anway, this movie is mostly a love story! Also people, i've read some of your comments about this movie and i think the people that are making fun of the way Justin or Kelly look, or the way they act, than that is seriously stupid because first of all let them care about the way they look and second of all it was their first time acting in an actual movie. I'm sure most of you guys that made a bad comment like that aren't good at acting. Since that was Justin and Kelly's first time acting, they did pretty good, because i LOVED this movie!",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Corny? Yes. Bad? Sort of. Fun to watch? YES.",
      "review": "YES, this movie is EXTREMELY corny and pretty cliché. BUT, the music is catchy and you can't help but love to hate it. You could probably predict half (if not all) of the movie, but you love to watch it anyway. You know how it ends from the start, because they all end the same. But, come on, who doesn't love a good corny movie every once in a while? Its so bad its good!To give an example of one of those predicable scenes: Justin and Kelly are on a boat. They sing \"Timeless.\" Corny lines follow.There ARE good aspects to the movie, though. For instance, the dancing is EXTRAORIDINARY. The choreographers are quite good, and the dancing is fun and interesting to watch. The singing--well, the songs are undeniably pop, but, as I said, they're catchy. Yes, they WILL get on your nerves after singing them OVER and OVER and OVER without knowing the real words to the song, but you'll remember them for weeks.\"From Justin to Kelly\" is just a guilty pleasure. Sure, its pretty bad. But there are tender moments, great dancing, and songs that stick in your head. And who doesn't mind watching a fun, spring break beach movie?",
      "rating": "8"
    },
    {
      "title": "Better than other musicals",
      "review": "this is a really good movie i just finished watching it on VH1 and its a good movie. i was reading some of the reviews and i was thinking twice about watching it but not that i did i don't regret it i wanna buy the DVD now its a good movie i encourage every1 to watch it its way better than some musicals i've seen (High school musical). i especially love the songs on this movie and the final song and dance was great. i liked the whole best friend back stabbing twist they had on this movie. Kelly Clarkson does an amazing job. her voice alone was a great help for this movie. now we all know the reason why she won AI:1 she has the talent. i hope she thinks about doing another musical. the cast was awesomely picked. and i wanna see it again soon.",
      "rating": "8"
    },
    {
      "title": "This movie is amazing listen up!",
      "review": "This movie is the most amazing movie i've probably ever seen for the last 15 years i've been living. I love musical movies! & having two amazing singers in it that are very talented in acting, dancing, & in singing made the movie even better. They made this movie in my state FLORDIA! & the shooting was an hour away from where i leave i think thats really cool. All of the dances were AMAZING! & very entertaining i watch them over & over again & all of the outfits Kelly were were beautiful the movie was so good! i watch it at least 5 times every night! i hear a lot of people don't like it but thats because they don't understand it. If you like the beach, singing, dancing, drama, Justin & Kelly then you will for sure like this movie with out a doubt! its a great movie even though it came out 4 years ago i still believe that its the greatest movie yet! & i wish they could make another one! i love it its my all time favorite movie.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "wtf!!",
      "review": "to that a$$ who wrote the other comment.... u must not understand dancing or anything sweetie because that is what you call dancing, there are different types of dancing but i guess with the amount of brain you have that is to hard to figure out... and 4 your 411 that was 1 of the best musicals i have seen. you really need to form a better opinion than those damn tabloids do...i guess music and dancing have no effect on anything in your life because you wouldn't have made that smart a$$ comment!!! anyways back to my comment love this movie it had a lot of the things involved into today's young people society and i thought it was a good chance to see that as well as the dancing and singing!! Love Mimi",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Great movie!",
      "review": "This movie was actually pretty good. I was kinda surprised. But then again.. Justin and Kelly are good actors.! Some of us don't really like American Idol but if i were to watch it... I would like it... Part of the reason is music.. ya know the movie. \"From Justin To Kelly\" is more of a musical.. and music rocks.. Justin and Kelly are great actors in this movie.. And i wish they would make a Sequel to this movie.. I know that i'd buy it if they did. Well i know that probably didn't help at all.. laugh out loud. Thank you.. I hope that they do make a sequel because i'd have a party at my house for the new movie. From Justin To Kelly 2 the sequel.. ya.. great things happen if you wish.. ya know.. i love the movie because i love music and i wish that sooner or later the will make the sequel. Thank youSincerely, bombergraduate2008",
      "rating": "9"
    },
    {
      "title": "American Idol started this...",
      "review": "Back in 2003 or so, \"American Idol,\" based on the highly-popular British show with a similar name, premiered on the Fox network. This show was highly talked-about and highly watched every other night in the Spring of '03.I remember when it was between Kelly Clarkson (from Burleson, Texas; yee-haw!) and some guy from Pennsylvania. I remember seeing this on the news and each of their respective high schools were cheering on! And guess who won? Kelly did! She won the $1 million record contract and became a real pop star! After that, some guy named Justin won the second \"American Idol.\" This movie is what happens when you take each of the first two winners of that show and make a movie out of it. It may look bad, but it's cool enough. Besides, they are very good when it comes to music!",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "movie",
      "review": "hi i don't think i am putting this in the right bit but i have seen the films from Justin to Kelly, the thing is i had it on DVD and it broke and i like the film so much but cant get it to buy anywhere, i would be very grateful if you could give me the names of places witch might still sell the film, or even if it would be possible to buy a copy from use, the other thing is my best friend is pregnant and i would like to get this film to cheer her up as she is having a bad time and i would be a great to cheer her up with this film as we are big fans of Kelly and just absolutely adore her film and music. please reply to this thanks Scott.",
      "rating": "10"
    },
    {
      "title": "Like a bad train wreck....",
      "review": "...you can't help but watch.Virtually nothing about this film is likable--not the plot, not the characters, not the acting, not the music, not the dancing...OK, so they're nice to look at, but they should be seen (except for Kelly in a bikini...shudder) and not heard, apart from their singing.Makes ya wonder if anyone associated with this movie will ever get work again unless they remove it from their resume. Fans of American Idol should feel insulted that the producers thought they could win you over with this drivel (\"Hey...let's turn Justin and Kelly into Frankie and Annette!\")",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "not great, but not bad",
      "review": "This movie wasn't exactly the best out there but it had it's good points. You could tell the actors didn't have much experience and that the movie was filmed in thirty days, but they did a really good job. I mean it's hard to film a movie in bikini's in freezing cold weather. The songs were great, and the dances, they weren't the best but they were good. The movie really made me feel good, I mean, Justin and Kelly do a really good job together. They try hard and the movie gets better as it goes on. If you haven't seen this movie I think you should before you judge it. And if you base what you think of the movie on someone's comments who didn't even see the whole thing, well it's a big mistake. It's better to see what you think of it before you judge the movie, trust me.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Absolute rubbish from start to finish.",
      "review": "American Idol was such a hit when it debuted that some writers were feverish to grab a quick buck off the two finalists, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini. However, that decision produced one of the most poorly conceived films I have ever suffered through. The film is chock full of ridiculous dance sequences, high school quality acting, and Razzie deserving performances provided by our two heroes. You'll ping-pong from awful scene-to-scene. Justin with his nauseating friends, then to Kelly with hers, then back to Justin, then to Kelly, both groups are on the beach and BAM! a huge choreographed dance sequence with beach towels.Look, you could get away with this kinda rubbish in the 70's but c'mon folks, wake up! This was released in 2003, and in this era of cutthroat criticism, a film must prove a need for its existence. This beach musical is the equivalent of creating a new species of dinosaur just before the meteor hit. On a lighter gear, the film is a mighty shame. Kelly Clarkson actually has a great voice and seeing her newly budding career potentially go down in flames is a little hard to watch. But on the lighter note, Kelly was able to bounce back from this forgettable film and release some radio hits. As for Justin? Well, go tell him his acting blew…if you can find him.From Justin to Kelly is certainly an awful film, but the soon-to-be-a-cult-classic \"Gigli\" takes gold in the worst movie of its year. Watch this only on cable. You'll be glad you saved the five bucks from the video store.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "From Theaters to Video or \"Grease Blanket Bingo\"",
      "review": "Frankie Avalon is having his coffin built face down in order to save him from having to turn in his grave when the time comes. This horrendously trite, clichéd, lame and amateurish updating of the type of films that Avalon and Annette Funicello made keeps the relative innocence, but loses all the interest, chemistry and personality. The film also takes cues from \"Grease\", \"Where the Boys Are\" and various empty-headed 1980's teen flicks and every conceivable well-worn stereotype and clichéd character is in evidence. There are the two destined-to-be-together leads, the manipulative and shallow bimbo, the hardworking older man, the nerd, the jock and on and on..... Clarkson plays what she is, a hometown, singing, bar mistress.Guarini plays close to what he is, a deer-in-the-headlights dullard with a massive head of afro-curls. He also plays a heterosexual party planner. These two each have a set of pals onhand. She has bitchy, troublesome, manhunter Bailess and slightly-less-bitchy, troubled, manhunter Rose. He's got chiseled party boy Siff and hopelessly backward and awkward Dietzen. All of these kids get into romantic entanglements and various unfunny situations, virtually all of which have been seen in many films before. The distinction is that most of their escapades are accompanied by unsubtle, mostly unwelcome musical numbers in which dozens upon dozens of scantily-clad hardbodies try to move in sync with hip-hop motions to bubble gum pop songs while the leads take turns straining their vocal chords as though the \"American Idol\" competition hasn't already come to its conclusion! (In an odd turn of events, some of the dances are time compressed in order to speed up the flailing and the choreography is continually interrupted by insert shots and quick cuts to the point where it often just looks like a mess. One is tempted to say that the film was edited by a chainsaw and, in fact, one of the editors names is Hackshaw!)There are misunderstandings and contrived happenings ad infinitum until the big, splashy ending when the cast gets down to an extended redux of \"That's the Way I Like It\". Connie Francis could NOT act in \"Where the Boys Are\", but she is Meryl Streep compared to Clarkson, who swallows her lines and juts her jaw down in mock indignation. She is given quite possibly the worst makeup, lighting and cinematography of any leading lady since Jane Darwell in \"The Grapes of Wrath\" (and she was SUPPOSED to look like death warmed over!) She often looks downright scary. Guarini and Clarkson share all the romantic screen chemistry of, say, FDR and Hitler. Thank God the film doesn't expect us to believe that they've done anything but kiss! Bailess adds a nice dose of vinegar to all the sappy proceedings and has a fairly impressive dance sequence. Rose (a Tony winner!) is all right. Siff should receive one horsewhip for each line of rap he does. Dietzen can't do anything with his mind-numbingly bad role. Oddly, the best, most realistic performance in the film comes from Yribar as a dejected restaurant worker. This guy is usually only hired to dance, yet outacts everyone else in the film! All of this negativity is not to say that some of the colors and production numbers aren't visually arresting (and there are some beautiful location shots), but the film is just so poor and mindless that it hardly balances out.Finally, near the very end, Clarkson gets a fairly decent outfit, a little make up and a great song that shows where her strengths lie. She should never be allowed to do anything beyond music videos. Guarini (also photographed poorly throughout) sank like a stone after this, though he is planning a comeback sans the fright-wig hair. This takes its place proudly alongside \"The Pirate Movie\" and \"Can't Stop the Music\" as one of the best/worst musicals ever to be produced. Certain to get tackier as the years go by, it should evolve into an uproarious time capsule of the excess brought on by the popularity of \"American Idol\" during the early 21st century.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Some constructive criticism...",
      "review": "OK, so here's my criticism of the movie:From Justin to Kelly is and was probably the most horrible movie you could ever see of 2003 and maybe even for all our lives. Not everyone would actually try to sit through the movie from the very beginning of the dances to the very last of the singing..but I did. I am telling you, it was pretty bad. My constructive criticism would have to be is to fix up the chemistry between the two main characters. While I was watching it and how all of a sudden they had an interest in each other, just like a snap of the finger, I thought \"What just happened?\" There's not much of a background or storyline to it(Well, at least, I didn't think so.) To simplify, I think the love connection between Justin and Kelly was very rushed and not as appealing. Another thing that bothered me was the way the characters broke into song. It was rough and not played out well. Take the movie \"Chicago,\" for example. The way the music just smoothly slipped in and how Renee, Catherine, and Richard just slowly and EVER SO SMOOTHLY fit into the music. Then, take \"From Justin to Kelly.\" They just started to sing and dance OUT OF NOWHERE. It wasn't TOTALLY HORRIBLE(then again, that's just me)like everyone said, but those are two details that bothered me throughout the movie. Maybe they were just trying something new and it could just be me. The singing was good. Nice, steady voices...maybe they should just stick to singing, not acting....That's all folks!",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "?",
      "review": "I know I'm a little late on this one but I always thought it would be the worst film ever and I really didn't want to put myself through that kind of pain. So I chose not to view it until my curiosity got the better of me. I started to watch parts of it, a few minutes later I was pronounced dead.Lucky for me my hand has a mind of it's own and it stopped it...I was alive again. Now a note to the producers and director : Why?, No really...Why??? Did we do anything bad to you people? Do you have a grudge against artists or art in general? Were you abused when you were children? I firmly believe that negative numbers are really what we need here...and I mean way down there, I'm talking about -259 or something because 1 is unthinkable. This is not awful, this is so bad that words alone can't even express it.I need symbols, complex symbols because I'm sure that deep down inside I have emotions about this \"lets call it a\" movie that are unknown to the human psyche that I have yet to express. For many nights I just know that I will wake up in a cold sweat thinking about this. The worst part is that, it all could have been avoided, if I had only listened to the voices that said \"What are ya, nuts???\" \"Ok put down the remote\" \"Ok, OK, you've proved it, you got a pair, now for God's sake don't do it!!!\".Oh well at least I'm not constipated anymore.",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "From bad to worse",
      "review": "Wow, I can't believe I just sat through this.  Being an American Idol fan, I was sort of looking forward to this film.  I enjoy listening to Kelly Clarkson sing and thought it might be fun to see an update of the 50's beach party movies.  But....Ugh!!!  So much for wholesome entertainment.  The script was so corny and lame that I continually cringed in my seat at the poor attempts at humor and the bad acting.  At least if the film had the sense to make fun of itself....but it played it completely straight. Every character was a cardboard cutout.  It was like watching a G rated version of a bad teen sex comedy from the 80's And Justin Guarini as the Big Man of spring break?  I don't know, I find him so vain and obnoxious and totally ineffective as a leading man.  Aren't his 15 minutes up yet? Kelly, tries to get through the movie despite her lack of chemistry with Justin, and hopefully will get through this fiasco without it hurting her career.  I still like her...but please Kelly, stick to singing.  I give this film 2/10 for a couple of decent songs and dance numbers.  Note to Clay and Ruben:  if AI producers offer you both a film together, run as fast as you can!",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    },
    {
      "title": "Crappiest musical...EVER",
      "review": "Okay, now no one can say that I am not the single bravest individual on the face of the earth, because I actually asked a human being for a ticket to From Justin to Kelly last night. Then I proceeded to sit through what has to be the single dumbest musical that has been made by Hollywood in the last 10 years. At this point, I feel I can take on any crappy movie that comes my way. But getting to the subject at hand: why was this, this THING made in the first place? Oh that's right, because everyone loves Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini. Yes, I'm sure they'll both be remembered 3 years from now for their stellar performances in this schlock fest. Where do I start, really? The story is nonexistent, the characters are woefully underdeveloped (Horny Capitalist, Internet Dork, Souther Witch, Sassy Black Gal), and the musical numbers are just a tad bit forgetable. The only one I can remember right now is the song \"That's The Way I Like It,\" and that's only because it was a song before this movie ever came out. Plus, FJ2K can get pretty bizarre. For example, the fact that the audience has to watch Internet Dork peel his sun burnt skin off for more than 5 seconds. Uh, can we say YUCK boys and girls?! Then there's the dinner in the half drained pool (it looks even more idiotic in person), the musical number in the bar from a bad Star Trek episode, and the fact that Spring Break has been turned into nothing but an alcohol-free, Mickey Mouse Club version of its true self. And do I even have to mention the hovercraft showdown? Yeah, because so many people have hovercrafts at Spring Break. BOGUS! Then there's the fact that there are way too many side characters, like Luke, your standard Texan Cowboy who wears his cowboy hat to the beach, and The Spicy Mexican Love Interest named Carlos (yeah, that's not a generic name). Sorry, I knew what I got myself into with this movie, and it surely did not disappoint. Now I have the top 3 worst musicals ever made: 3) Jekyl and Hyde, 2) FJ2K, and 1) Can't Stop the Music. .5/4 stars",
      "rating": "[No Rating]"
    }
  ]
}