The Seat Filler

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"She's rich and famous. He's poor and shameless."
  • PG-13
  • 2005
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • 5.4  (789)

The Seat Filler is a romantic comedy film that was released in 2004. It starred Duane Martin as Derrick, the main character of the story. Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child fame also starred in the film as the love interest named Jhnelle. DeRay Davis played the role of Keith, Derrick's best friend. The story of The Seat Filler revolves around Derrick, a struggling law student who works as a seat filler at award shows. As a seat filler, his job is to fill empty seats during the show so as to not leave any vacancies when the cameras are rolling. One day during an award show, Derrick meets Jhnelle, a beautiful and successful pop star who immediately captivates him.

Derrick and Jhnelle share an incredible evening together, and despite their social and economic differences, the two fall deeply in love. The rest of the movie follows the ups and downs of their relationship, as they navigate the challenges of being from two different worlds.

One of the biggest obstacles the couple faces is Jhnelle's overbearing manager. He disapproves of her relationship with Derrick and tries to sabotage their love any chance he gets. Meanwhile, Derrick's law school responsibilities and his own insecurities threaten to tear the relationship apart.

The Seat Filler is a heartfelt and funny movie that showcases the magic of love, even when it shouldn't work due to societal expectations. Derrick's character is relatable, and his journey to balance his love life with his ambition is inspiring.

Kelly Rowland's performance as Jhnelle was a standout, as she showed off her acting chops as well as her musical talent. Her chemistry with Martin on-screen was palpable, and viewers found themselves rooting for the couple to overcome their challenges and end up together.

The supporting cast also added to the film's hilarity, particularly DeRay Davis's portrayal of Derrick's best friend Keith. He provided comic relief throughout the movie, and his friendship with Derrick was touching.

Overall, The Seat Filler is a charming and entertaining romantic comedy that will make audiences laugh and fall in love with the characters. It's a great date-night movie or just a fun pick-me-up on a lazy weekend. If you're a fan of romantic comedies and love stories, this movie is definitely worth a watch.

The Seat Filler is a 2005 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.4.

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  • Release Date
    2005
  • MPAA Rating
    PG-13
  • Runtime
    1 hr 30 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.4  (789)
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