In new comedy Office Romance, Jennifer Lopez is an airline CEO who gets into a policy-breaking romance with her new employee.
Directed by Ol Parker, additional key cast includes Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, Amy Sedaris, Tony Hale and Bradley Whitford.
Nostalgia insists that I watch this, and I’m hoping I’ll be pleasantly surprised. I’m also looking forward to the roles played by the reputable supporting cast.
Lastly, is it me, or does it appear that Lopez and Goldstein aren’t actually on the beach at 1:13 into this trailer?
Edward James Olmos, Lisa Gilroy, Grady Eldridge, Jackie Sandler, Brian Gallivan, Jessica Keenan Wynn, Malik Elassal and Abbie Van Lee also star.
Hustlers (2019), Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu, STX Entertainment
Jennifer Lopez’s role as Ramona, the ringleader of a group of savvy former strip club employees who team up to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients, is arguably Lopez’s best performance to date. As impressive as her solo pole dancing routine near the beginning is, even without it, Hustlersis still a remarkable turn for Lopez.
Set in New York City before and after the 2008 financial crisis, the audience gets introduced to the world of the strip club employees through newcomer Destiny (Constance Wu). Destiny wants to be able to take care of her grandmother but soon finds herself disillusioned after learning of the harsh realities of the strip club life. Then she meets Ramona.
Lopez’s Ramona is the shining light, performance-wise, in Hustlers. However, it’s her performance alongside Wu’s Destiny that did well to maintain the emotional core of director Lorene Scafaria’s female-strong movie. The well-chosen music, editing and pace also played their part in keeping my attention and delivering an overall fun experience.
Seeing women taking charge of themselves and taking care of each other is another reason I had a good time watching Hustlers. As fun as it was, considering all the crime that took place throughout, I found myself reminded of just how terrible a criminal I would be. Particularly because I’d be far too busy vividly imagining everything that could go horribly wrong to actually take steps towards breaking the law.
Watch Hustlers because it’s fun. It’s also scary in parts, as one might expect.
Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, Constance Wu, Keke Palmer and Lili Reinhart are the stars of Hustlers.
Directed by Lorene Scafaria, Hustlers is a new drama about savvy former strip club employees who team up to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
It’s interesting that this movie is inspired by a viral New York Magazine article. An article I admit I haven’t read.
It’s really the great cast and their chemistry that has me most curious. That and learning the details of what the women actually got away with, for a while.
Julia Stiles, Usher Raymond, Jon Glaser, Rhys Coiro, Lizzo, Mercedes Ruehl, Trace Lysette, Frank Whaley, Stormi Maya and Madeline Brewer also star .
I knew I’d end up watching Home, if only because of Jim Parsons, an actor rightly celebrated for his portrayal of Sheldon Cooper in CBS’ big hit, The Big Bang Theory.
Also starring Rihanna, Steve Martin, Jennifer Lopez and directed by Tim Johnson, Home centres around a cute purple alien called Oh and his friendship with earthling girl, Tip (Rihanna).
The Boov, Oh’s alien race are undeniably cute, and Home has several amusing moments – my favourite being when Oh learns about dancing. The way the story of the Gorg is concluded at the end is also great.
You may find the ‘bad English’ or the interesting way that the Boov speak quite annoying. I sure did at first. But now, after a second viewing, the word adorable comes to mind instead.
The story is engaging, However, don’t be surprised if you get the urge to watch The Big Bang Theory as Home plays. Something to do with the pace of Home, perhaps. It could also be more about the power of the brilliant character that is… my dearest ‘Shelley Cooper!’
