As a fan of the two Jennifer Lopez romance/comedies, The Wedding Planner (2001) and Maid In Manhattan (2002), the news of Second Act, a brand new movie in the same genre and starring Lopez, was something I had to see.

Set in New York City (of course!) and directed by Peter Segal, Second Act is about an underestimated retail worker who reinvents her life and her life story, leading to her finally landing her dream job and more.

I enjoyed the humour and watching the dynamic between the three main female characters. The fact that Leah Remini and Lopez happen to be close friends in real life added positively to my experience of this movie.

Other personal highlights include the way Lopez and Vanessa Hudgens were styled, the New York City setting, plus the wise and very accurate wisdom shared at the very end.

Another bit of good news is that Second Act is only a little similar to past Lopez romantic comedies. I say watch it if you like Lopez in rom-com roles. Who knows, perhaps you may even prefer it to Maid in Manhattan and The Wedding Planner.

Happy Film Loving, 

G