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Justin Long, who plays one of Lucy's best friends from high school, thought that Crossroads is " like a road trip buddy movie for girls.

" Long also said that he was impressed by Spears ' work ethic, commenting that " she could not have been more down to earth.

She's the sweetest girl.

After 10 minutes, I forgot she was a big pop star.

" Anson Mount, who plays Ben, revealed that actor Robert De Niro ran a few of Spears ' lines with him while rehearsing for the film.

Mount revealed that De Niro called the singer " a sweet girl " and convinced him to do Crossroads.