Jersey Girl is of course most famous for the fact that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are both in it. You probably already know what the movie is about so I won't get in to that other than quickly mention that JL is only in the movie for about 10-15 minutes so it's certainly not a Jennifer Lopez film.
This is the first Kevin Smith movie that I've ever seen (though a friend has tried to get me to watch Clerks for several years know). From what I can understand this is not a typical Smith movie and perhaps, because of that, not the best way to begin going through his oeuvre. That doesn't matter so much though, since I like this movie.
It is by no means a masterpiece or even a very good film, but it is very entertaining, funny, and at times even touching. It's a drama and comedy with a little bit of romance thrown into the mix. Better than most romcoms (if that is the correct genre) actually.
When there is a 7-year-old character in the film I expect vomit inducing cuteness. Raquel Castro is at times too cute and too smart to feel like a real 7-year-old. (I've known quite a few 7-year-olds in my life and none of them have ever behaved as grown up and "smart" as Gertie in this film.) However, this cuteness and "wisdom" is not as bad as in many of similar movies and therefore I could stand it.
I think Liv Tyler is an absolute delight in this film. Wonderful. And it's a great character she gets to play. The first few scenes with Tyler's character Maya and Affleck's Ollie are very funny and even hilarious at times. Ben Affleck is better than expected.
So, a good romcom/drama. (6/10)
This is the first Kevin Smith movie that I've ever seen (though a friend has tried to get me to watch Clerks for several years know). From what I can understand this is not a typical Smith movie and perhaps, because of that, not the best way to begin going through his oeuvre. That doesn't matter so much though, since I like this movie.
It is by no means a masterpiece or even a very good film, but it is very entertaining, funny, and at times even touching. It's a drama and comedy with a little bit of romance thrown into the mix. Better than most romcoms (if that is the correct genre) actually.
When there is a 7-year-old character in the film I expect vomit inducing cuteness. Raquel Castro is at times too cute and too smart to feel like a real 7-year-old. (I've known quite a few 7-year-olds in my life and none of them have ever behaved as grown up and "smart" as Gertie in this film.) However, this cuteness and "wisdom" is not as bad as in many of similar movies and therefore I could stand it.
I think Liv Tyler is an absolute delight in this film. Wonderful. And it's a great character she gets to play. The first few scenes with Tyler's character Maya and Affleck's Ollie are very funny and even hilarious at times. Ben Affleck is better than expected.
So, a good romcom/drama. (6/10)