Crossroads
Anson Mount was initially reluctant to accept the role of Ben - finding the script to be "cheesy" and "lame" - but was encouraged by Robert De Niro, with whom he was working at the time on City by the Sea (2002). De Niro turned out to be a huge Britney Spears fan. They went over scenes from 'Crossroads' on breaks from 'City by the Sea,' with Mount reading his lines and De Niro reading Spears'.,After Lucy finds out she is a mistake, she and Ben walk out of the bathroom to go talk to Mimi and Kit. In that scene, Mimi's shirt is lifted a little, revealing the white, fake pregnant stomach she was wearing.,[last lines]
Lucy Wagner: This time, we didn't make any wishes for the future. We said goodbye to our past. Now, none of us has any idea where life's gonna take us, 'cause what we have is now. And right now, we have each other.,During the closing credits, Britney performs "Overprotected" and clips of bloopers are shown while Britney sings.,Featured in Siskel & Ebert: John Q/Maryam/Hart's War/Crossroads/Metropolis (2002),Open Your Heart
Written by Madonna, Gardner Cole & Peter Rafelson
Performed by Madonna and Britney Spears (uncredited)
Engineered and Mixed by Michael Verdick
Courtesy of Sire Records
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products,There are some weaknesses. No, MANY weaknesses. However, the movie has some good quality as well. First, this movie is for Britney and Britney(album). In early 2000s, Britney Spears can have and deserves promotional 'movie'. Three songs in Britney's third album 'Britney' are featured in the movie. Also, supporting roles are trying so hard for Lucy to tell her story that they look like tools not actors. For example, when Kit and Mimi leave the place to make a room for Lucy and Ben's romance to bloom, their excuses are awfully unrealistic. Second, the storyline is very simple and linear just like their road trip. But, doesn't all teen or coming-of-age movies have simple storyline? Lastly, the chemistry between Lucy & Ben and Lucy & friends make up for somewhat tedious story. Some say Britney was a bad actor, but that's because she acts 'this 'naïve, innocent, and nerdy virgin who writes poems' which is the very opposite of a shiny, cute pop star who she actually is. Audience also had prejudice on Britney Spears before coming to the theater. Three girls seem to have genuine connection and to really care for one another on the screen. 'Crossroads' and Britney Spears do not deserve this much ridicule.,