In the Mix (film)

In the Mix
Promotional poster for In the Mix
Directed by	Ron Underwood
Produced by	John Dellaverson
Screenplay by	Jacqueline Zambrano
Story by	Chanel Capra Cara Dellaverson Brian Rubenstein
Starring	Usher Emmanuelle Chriqui Chazz Palminteri Robert Davi
Music by	Aaron Zigman
Cinematography	Clark Mathis
Editing by	Don Brochu
Studio	J&C Entertainment Ush Entertainment
Distributed by	Lionsgate (USA) 20th Century Fox (International)
Release date(s)	November 23, 2005 (2005-11-23)
Running time	95 minutes
Language	English
Box office	$10,223,896 (US and Canada)

In the Mix (working title: Dying for Dolly) is a 2005 American crime-comedy film starring R&B/pop singer Usher. It was released in the United States on November 23, 2005, the film being targeted at the traditionally large Thanksgiving weekend audience.

Plot

When New York’s hottest night club disc jockey, Darrell is and his lover Sherise come home having sex and undressing each other in Darrell's apartment. Darrell's daughter manages to trick Sherise into thinking that there was a Pamela in his life but he says he doesn't know any Pamela and Sherise leaves and Darrell's daughter says she was only teasing him to drive Sherise away.

Darrell is asked to be a DJ for a party and Darrell agrees. As soon as the party gets started, Darrell sees people in car ready to pull their trigger's and Darrell saves a mob boss (Frank)'s life, he is rewarded for his bravery with the responsibility of watching over the Don's beautiful daughter, Dolly. Dolly starts introducing Darrell to yoga classes, takes him to a spa and last of all a restaurant to meet with some friends. Dolly is engaged to be marrying Chad but she doesn't feel any love or sympathy Sparks fly between Dolly and Darrell as he takes her to the club he works. Dolly and Darrell go to a rusty place and play cards with some of Darrell's friends. Dolly and Darrell go to his apartment and reveal their true feelings for each other and they have sex and sleep together making Dolly lose her virginity. Don's men discover Dolly and Darrell falling in love and tells Don about it. When Darrell and Dolly are in the spa, Don's men throw Darrell in the warm pool and threaten to kill him if he continues his business with Dolly. Dolly's father confronts Dolly and tells Dolly she is still going to marry Chad and when Sherise plans to seduce Darrell, Dolly says she is going to marry Chad and leaves but Darrell tries to stop her but Sherise tells him to let her go. Don's men have a plan and kidnap Dolly and Darrell. Don realizes his men betrayed him and plan to kill all of them but Dolly's brother saves the day. Darrell and Dolly get married and enjoy the day, Sherise is now engaged to marry Chad but now says she wants earrings ever since she 3 carat ring he proposed to her with and Darrell and Dolly share another kiss and carry on dancing.

Cast

• Usher Raymond as Darrell
• Chazz Palminteri as Frank
• Emmanuelle Chriqui as Dolly
• Kevin Hart as Busta
• Robert Costanzo as Fat Tony
• Robert Davi as Fish
• Matt Gerald as Jackie
• Anthony Fazio as Frankie Junior
• Geoff Stults as Chad
• Chris Tardio as Angelo
• K.D. Aubert as Cherise
• Isis Faust as Lexi
• Nick Mancuso as Salvatore
• Page Kennedy as Twizzie
• Deezer D as Jojo

Release

The film grossed $10,223,896 at the US box office.

Soundtrack

1. Rico Love - "Settle Down"
2. One Chance - "That's My Word"
3. Christina Milian - "Be What It's Gonna Be"
4. Chris Brown - "Which One" (featuring Noah!)
5. Keri Hilson - "Hands & Feet"
6. Rico Love - "Sweat" (featuring Usher)
7. Ryon Lovett - "Get Acquainted"
8. One Chance - "Could This Be Love"
9. Anthony Hamilton - "Some Kind Of Wonderful"
10. Robin Thicke - "Against The World"
11. YoungBloodz - "Murda" (featuring Cutty and Fat Dog)
12. Rico Love - "On The Grind" (featuring Juelz Santana and Paul Wall)

External links

• In the Mix at AllRovi
• In the Mix at Box Office Mojo
• In the Mix at the Internet Movie Database
• In the Mix at Rotten Tomatoes