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Dec 21, 2018 · Second Act. Nell Minow December 21, 2018. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. Even the boundless charms of Jennifer Lopez cannot overcome a mess of a script in “Second Act,” a mishmash that has as much of an identity crisis as its name-switching, past-hiding, resume-inflating main character. Perhaps there is a clue in the credits ...
Dec 20, 2018 · The initial batch of reviews for the Jennifer Lopez film 'Second Act' are in. By Katherine Schaffstall. December 20, 2018 11:12am. Courtesy of STX Entertainment. The reviews are in for Peter...
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Dec 21, 2018 · Second Act. PG-13 Released Dec 21, 2018 1h 44m Romance Comedy. TRAILER for Second Act: Trailer 1. List. Rotten score. 44% Tomatometer 117 Reviews. Rotten audience score. 44% Audience Score...
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- Peter Segal
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- Jennifer Lopez
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Parents need to know that Second Act is a workplace comedy about a woman named Maya (Jennifer Lopez) who uses a fake resume to land her dream job. It aims to show the value of "street smarts vs. book smarts," as well as the value of female friendship. While it would seem like the moral of the story should be ….
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Maya is a 40-year-old woman who dedicated 15 years of her life to a warehouse store and, 6 years ago, was promoted to assistant manager. She is part of the recent profits have jumped, alongside her friend Joan’s son, Dilly, and so she wants to be manager. Problem is, for some reason, the corporation decides you need a college degree to run a store....
An Ode To Those Not College Educated
Whether currently looking for a job or not, there comes the need to question why certain jobs mention having a degree at all? If you have 15 years of experience in anything, what does someone with less than half of that and a degree really have over you? The film shows how ridiculous that is, especially when it comes to people like Maya who didn’t just exist at a job for 15 years, but learned the ropes. I’m talking about taking note of reports of what sells and what doesn’t. Also, likely havi...
Jennifer Lopez and Vanessa Hudgens
While Maya and Trey’s relationship is cute, it pales in comparison to Maya and Zoe’s. In their relationship, we see something cuter, sweeter, more awe-inspiring than any love interest can bring. For while sisterhood and women being friends, like Joan and Maya, is a beautiful thing to see, so is one generation relating to the next. Setting an example, showing comradery, care, and even if competing, not being an ass****s about it. There is more to their relationship than that, but that’s on the...
Chase and Ariana
While a lot of this movie deals with Maya trying to prove herself, there is some comedy to counterbalance the drama. Part of it is thanks to Chase and Ariana who are two awkward kids that Maya takes to. Ariana is her assistant of sorts and Chase plays a role in helping her get her product made. They, together and apart, are wonderfully weird, especially Ariana, and while not a huge selling point of the film, deserve to be recognized.
The Plot Is Predictable
While I love the message and relationships the protagonist have, I have to be honest in noting that, maybe ¼ of a way through the film, maybe less, you’ll know how it will end. There are no shocks, twists, and un-tread roads with this film. If you guess it, more than likely you are right on the money or damn near close. Which isn’t frustrating, for it plays out in a way which maintains a sense of being entertaining. Yet, if you are someone who was expecting more or hold all films to a ridicul...
Dec 21, 2018 · Second Act: Directed by Peter Segal. With Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, Leah Remini, Treat Williams. A big-box store worker reinvents her life and her life-story and shows Madison Avenue what street smarts can do.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 44% based on 114 reviews, with an average rating of 5.1/10. The website's critical consensus reads, " Second Act proves Jennifer Lopez remains as magnetic as ever on the big screen; unfortunately, the movie's muddled story isn't always worthy of her gifts." [25]
