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Justin's Acting Debut: Straight to Video

Posted Aug 16th 2006 8:45AM by TMZ Staff

Click to return to TMZ.comAs TMZ told you last month, Justin Timberlake's first major big screen role was in the straight-to-video release "Edison Force." Despite starring Oscar winners Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey, the film was a "parade of cliches" according to Variety and "a star-studded dud of a B-picture" according to the Hollywood Reporter.

But TMZ couldn't just take their word for it -- we had to rent it for ourselves. Check out this clip from the bonus features on the disc -- in it Justin explains how he prepared for the role. Theoretically it didn't really matter what he did, since only like 12 people will actually see the film.

Justin is at it again in the movie "Alpha Dog," which opens January 2007 and his second solo album, "FutureSex/LoveSounds," hits stores September 12.

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1. Is this really a surprise? The guy can't sing worth sh*t either.

Posted at 8:52AM on Aug 16th 2006 by NY

2. Morgan Freeman is like damn who put in this movie with this little bitch?

Posted at 8:55AM on Aug 16th 2006 by Chris Q.

3. I saw the movie and thought it was ok

Posted at 8:56AM on Aug 16th 2006 by jessica

4. HA HA HA! Now he can't sing or act! LAMO!

Posted at 9:12AM on Aug 16th 2006 by Sam

5. I saw the movie.....i was actually suprised at how good he was! *lol* i thought that it WOULD be a disaster but i liked it! Morgan Freeman helped a lot too. But like i said i saw it and really would have to disagree w/ this and say i liked it!!! I think he's a lot sexier dancing though then w/ a beat up face!! I will see his next movie though!!!

Posted at 9:18AM on Aug 16th 2006 by Danielle

6. LMAO! Too bad his cd's couldn't have gone straight to the toilet!

Posted at 9:42AM on Aug 16th 2006 by JT sucks

7. I saw a leaked copy of this movie months ago and am not surprised at all that's it going straight to video. It was awful! Justin needs to stick to his pop and lock moves and stay away from the big screen. I can't believe Morgan and Clive signed up for this. Sad

Posted at 10:17AM on Aug 16th 2006 by Vasoula

8. Jt cannot sing or act and he is taking blows at American Idol ? Maybe he should look in the mirror can boy cannot dress either

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Posted at 10:37AM on Aug 16th 2006 by sherri

9. I saw the movie and it actually was worth watching. I don't really understand why it went straight to video after seeing it. (I'm not a big Justin fan by the way.)

Posted at 11:18AM on Aug 16th 2006 by peskey

10. I saw this film, and I thought it was pretty good. Maybe it wasn't worthy of an award..but it wasn't so bad it should go straight to video!
I think that is due to bad publicity, and lack of good publicity.

Posted at 11:34AM on Aug 16th 2006 by Val

11. This is a good sign that his first movie "went straight to video." That's how all the "Great One's" started. Keep the faith Justin. I love you. Do what you feel in your heart, you deserve it....

Posted at 12:00PM on Aug 16th 2006 by Julie

12. Why does Justin get so much press?

Posted at 12:06PM on Aug 16th 2006 by kk

13. For a first time gig at real acting, since the Mickey Mouse Club does not count, he didn't do too bad of a job. However, I don't see a future super multi talent on the rise.

Posted at 12:27PM on Aug 16th 2006 by Mo

14. he'll never make it in film because he has no presence. the camera also doesn't love him. he looks washed-out and has a weak and nasally speaking voice. not a dude but a dud.

Posted at 1:16AM on Aug 17th 2006 by sean

15. Justin would do well if he took some acting lessons, as he wishes to become a movie star. I doubt that he'll ever develop into a acting talent but lots of 14 year old girls still want to see him do anything if he's half nekked and they appear willing to pay. I'm sure he'll find some limited success.

Posted at 2:59PM on Aug 17th 2006 by James in Milwaukee

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