Poor J-Lo…filthy rich, procedures on her face galore, an attitude that makes you want to slap her upside the head. Many boyfriends, a couple of engagements, married to a spider monkey and now married, on the rebound from A-Rod, to Ben Affleck (not Afflack as he is not a Duck). Their marriage won’t last, as we all know, but she knows how to make romantic comedies about weddings. I decided to have some brainless fun and Lopez seemed perfect. She’s not a bad actress nor a bad singer but her poses on any red carpet needs to change..it reminds me of Zoolander. Ok, here are my picks…
1. THE WEDDING PLANNER-2001
Jenn plays a type A gal who plans weddings that, personally, I would hate to be in. She’s an expert but her life is lonely except for her dad who wants her to marry some guy from the home country. One day, she gets her shoe stuck in a grate and tries to retrieve it even though she sees a large garbage bin coming straight for her. At the last minute, bongo drum Matthew McConaughey saves her and she feels a spark as he lays on top of her. Little does she know he’s engaged to a typical blond who has hired Jenny from the block to be her wedding planner. It’s a nice rom-com that you like to watch and quickly forget. There were a ton of these films made around this time, not all starring Jenny, that seemed to be a thing to watch back then.
2. MONSTER-IN-LAW-2005
In this movie, which I do find quite funny, JJ , a dog groomer, meets handsome Doctor, Michael Vartan and they soon move in together and get engaged. All is happy until she meets his mother, played so well by Jane Fonda. Fonda is like a filthy rich Barbara Walters type who needed to go to a “home” for some much needed rest. She loves her son and does not approve of JJ. Both match wits as one tries to destroy the other in hilarious ways. It was very funny when Fonda passes out in some fish bowl and equally funny when JJ is given nuts in gravy. Her lips blow up to Botox size…the supporting cast is equally funny with Wanda Sykes, as Fonda’s personal assistant, shining in her role. This is not an Oscar movie by any means, but it’s funny.
3. MARRY ME-2019
She’s a famous singer engaged to Zamboni( truly, I can’t remember this guy’s name but…close enough) and they decide to marry in front of thousands when, just before the nuptials, she is shown images of her intended, aka Zamboni, getting it on with another gal. She goes on stage, sees Owen Wilson holding a “Marry Me” sign and tells him yes. What is Owen to do but go along for the ride and now starts the romantic saga. He’s a math teacher and blah blah blah… it all ends the way you know it will. It’s mindless but it’s nice. Nothing to write home about but it’s an ok romp.
I know a few people who were married on June 30th…all divorced now which is what will happen with poor J-Lo…see my tear fall from my cheek? Lol
I just don't care for her at all, although the movies sound good. Maybe with another actress? I do love Owen Wilson and Matthew M. though.
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ReplyDeleteI haven't seen the last but Wedding Planner was sweet, and Judy Greer was hilarious as her flustered assistant. She was okay in Monster-in-Law but Jane Fonda in all out diva mode was hard to compete with, the only performer who came close was Wanda Sykes.
ReplyDeleteThe film where I've liked JLo best was her supporting role in "Shall We Dance" with Richard Gere. Remarkably she blended into the ensemble (an excellent collection of characters and actors) quite well, giving a low-key likable performance.
I haven't seen the last one. Not a big fan, but her movies are fine. A bit of mindlessness to pass the time.
ReplyDeleteYeah, this marriage is doomed, for sure! J LO isn't the world's greatest singer or actress, although, I think her acting chops have improved a lot in recent years. Have you seen Hustlers? I thought she deserved an Oscar nom for that (not a win, though). Her stage act is very entertaining and she can dance up a storm. Loved her halftime Super Bowl show with Shakira! ☺ Anyway, I have seen these fluff pieces and like Monster-In-Law the most.
ReplyDeleteHi Birgit - they sound fun movies ... some do, some don't ... last - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteWho else was married on June 30th???
ReplyDeleteI've heard JLo has a snubby attitude which is really too bad. I do like her, though. I think we've seen the first two films and started the third one but it was a bit too slow. I may try it again. I hope her new marriage lasts this time around!
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