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In the Mix is a romantic comedy from 2005 that follows the life of Darrell (Usher), a young man who works as a DJ at a nightclub owned by the mafia boss, Frank (Chazz Palminteri). Darrell's life changes when he saves the life of Frank's daughter, Dolly (Emmanuelle Chriqui), from a drive-by shooting during his DJ session. From that moment, Frank decides to hire Darrell as Dolly's personal bodyguard to ensure her safety.

Dolly is an intelligent and independent woman who is engaged to a wealthy businessman, David (Kevin Hart). Despite her engagement, Dolly develops feelings for Darrell, who is different from the other bodyguards that her father has hired. Darrell also develops a strong affection for Dolly, but he tries to keep his feelings in check because of her engagement.

Darrell and Dolly's relationship becomes complicated when Darrell discovers that David is involved in illegal activities with Frank. Darrell tries to warn Dolly about David, but she does not believe him. As Darrell and Dolly spend more time together, their relationship becomes more serious, and they both begin to question their own feelings.

Throughout the film, Darrell's friends and family not only support him, but they also provide comic relief in the film. Rashan (Robert Costanzo) is Darrell's uncle and the owner of the record store where Darrell works. Rashan is also an aspiring rapper who is trying to launch his music career. Also, Darrell's best friends are Frankie (Anthony Fazio) and Busta (Geoff Stults). Frankie is a ladies' man who is always chasing after women, while Busta is a charming and smooth-talking bartender.

As the story continues, Darrell and Dolly find themselves caught in the middle of a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal. Darrell must find a way to protect Dolly from harm while also keeping his feelings in check. Meanwhile, Dolly must decide whether to follow her heart or marry David, a man with a questionable background and a track record of betrayal.

In the Mix is a fun and light-hearted film about love, loyalty, and family. While the plot may seem predictable, the film's strong cast delivers solid performances that make the story engaging and entertaining. Usher's on-screen charisma and Palminteri's menacing presence as Frank add depth to the film, and Chriqui's performance as the conflicted Dolly is genuine and heartfelt.

The film's soundtrack also features popular songs from artists like Usher, Ciara, and Fabolous, which adds to the fun and upbeat atmosphere of the film. Director Ron Underwood manages to balance the film's romantic elements with its comedic elements, creating a feel-good movie that is perfect for a date night or a night in with friends.

In summary, In the Mix is a feel-good romantic comedy that is perfect for fans of Usher and Chazz Palminteri. The film features a likable cast, engaging plot, and an upbeat soundtrack, making it an enjoyable movie that can be enjoyed by all.

In the Mix is a 2005 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.0 and a MetaScore of 31.