J. Lo still boring

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Strike Back below!
by: Mike Sampson Jul. 29, 2008

Things fell pretty hard and fast for Jennifer Lopez. Not just a few years ago she was one of the biggest stars on the planet. Then came GIGLI and the Bennifer backlash and things haven't been quite the same since. Since MONSTER-IN-LAW tanked in 2005, Lopez has only three films on her resume, not one of which had a release of over 1,000 screens. But it looks like Lopez is making a comeback of sorts. The actress has signed on to star in the romantic comedy (natch) THE GOVERNESS for Yari Film Group. Lopez will play a professional thief who disguises herself as a nanny to ripoff a wealthy widower. Now let's see if you can guess the end of the story. GOVERNESS will be directed by Nigel Cole and written by Kevin Wade, they of CALENDAR GIRLS and MAID IN MANHATTAN respectively. GOVERNESS is expected to begin filming this fall in Massachusetts. If she's looking for a comeback, how about returning to the type of movie (OUT OF SIGHT) that made her famous in the first place? Is a generic romantic comedy really the best idea? Don't we have enough of those without Jennifer Lopez?

Source: Variety

Extra Tidbit: Lopez recently signed on to star in a reality TV show for TLC.

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cricker
12:33PM on 07/30/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
not in anyway
In no way am I a misogynist i dont hav a hatred or mistrust of women. Im saying that if you ask most women what there favorite movie is or the best movuie ever made you are going to get answers of Legally Blonde, Steel Magnolias (actually good but not super great) and some other crap like Travelling Pants. See most guys wont answer with The Pacifier or Alvin and the Chipmunks bc nobody would b...
In no way am I a misogynist i dont hav a hatred or mistrust of women. Im saying that if you ask most women what there favorite movie is or the best movuie ever made you are going to get answers of Legally Blonde, Steel Magnolias (actually good but not super great) and some other crap like Travelling Pants. See most guys wont answer with The Pacifier or Alvin and the Chipmunks bc nobody would believe you and you would lose all cred. Most women have never seem Godfather or Lawrence of Arabia or Heat or the Usual Suspects why? Maybe because they have bad taste and only want to watch a certain kind of movie with certain actors regardless if its good or not. So they continue the success and making of crap bc they watch no matter how bad the reviews.

So SUGARONTOP why is fools gold and 27 dresses so successful after being critically so bad? Is it bc a bunch of guys wanted to see the girl get the guy in the end? Dont think so.
 
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Arabian_Neo
5:05AM on 07/30/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Dude, get your facts right. God forbid I am not trying to stand for J-Lo, but MONSTER IN-LAW didn't "tank". It was actually a hit. It cost 45M to make and grossed 83M in North America alone. And worldwide figure was 155M.

The next two films (UNFINISHED LIFE and EL CANTANTE) bombed so bad. That's true. And BOREDERTOWN is still in limbo.
Dude, get your facts right. God forbid I am not trying to stand for J-Lo, but MONSTER IN-LAW didn't "tank". It was actually a hit. It cost 45M to make and grossed 83M in North America alone. And worldwide figure was 155M.

The next two films (UNFINISHED LIFE and EL CANTANTE) bombed so bad. That's true. And BOREDERTOWN is still in limbo.
 
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IHRTNJ
1:37AM on 07/30/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
"Lopez will play a professional thief who disguises herself as a nanny to ripoff a wealthy widower. Now let's see if you can guess the end of the story."

LMAO - That line was comedy gold! lmao

(Lopez isn't all that great anyway. Her role in El Cantante is fairly easily replaceable. She only got the job because of the fact that she is or was (who knows these days) m...
"Lopez will play a professional thief who disguises herself as a nanny to ripoff a wealthy widower. Now let's see if you can guess the end of the story."

LMAO - That line was comedy gold! lmao

(Lopez isn't all that great anyway. Her role in El Cantante is fairly easily replaceable. She only got the job because of the fact that she is or was (who knows these days) married to Marc Anthony.)
 
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nadioz
12:05AM on 07/30/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
People tend to think that she mostly make this type of movies because they are her most succeful at the box-office when this will only be her third rom-com. Her last 2 released in the state "An unfinished life" which was really good and "El cantante" were Dramas they showed what a good actress she really is..
People tend to think that she mostly make this type of movies because they are her most succeful at the box-office when this will only be her third rom-com. Her last 2 released in the state "An unfinished life" which was really good and "El cantante" were Dramas they showed what a good actress she really is..
 
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shelman2392
11:31PM on 07/29/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Best role to date is
I personally couldn't give 2 craps about this supposed *talent* Her whole "Jenny from the block" song & persona must have been laughed at by those that see what a joke she is now. Too bad she's been caught up in the whole fame thing. If herself from the good ol' "In Living Color" days she saw how snobbish & arrogant she has become, (can't figure out why exactly) saw her now she would tell hers...
I personally couldn't give 2 craps about this supposed *talent* Her whole "Jenny from the block" song & persona must have been laughed at by those that see what a joke she is now. Too bad she's been caught up in the whole fame thing. If herself from the good ol' "In Living Color" days she saw how snobbish & arrogant she has become, (can't figure out why exactly) saw her now she would tell herself to be thankful for being one of the few that has made it (Financially that is) so stop being a prude little b*tch already. I 1st saw her in the movie "Selena" and she wasn't great but she did make the movie. It's too bad that she thought by making a movie about a singer, she could automatically sing in real life! I respect her work ethic, but she sure could use some actual acting classes thrown in for good measure. If she really wants some respect, she needs to dig deep and play a flawed character just as Jackie Earle Haley did (he received an Oscar Nom for his portrayl in "Little Children.") so that she can be seen as a serious actress & not just a Box office draw, which has now diminished. Here's hoping, too bad she seems to be stuck.
 
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DaForce
11:06PM on 07/29/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Honestly, if she really wanted to make a "comeback", she should be looking for a part in a comedy where she could play someone evil, or a caricature of herself.
Honestly, if she really wanted to make a "comeback", she should be looking for a part in a comedy where she could play someone evil, or a caricature of herself.
 
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FrogSimmons2
4:44PM on 07/29/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i'm with cpt. planet down below. $155 million worldwide is not a bomb.

plus, she's still ultra-doable.
i'm with cpt. planet down below. $155 million worldwide is not a bomb.

plus, she's still ultra-doable.
 
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nadioz
3:24PM on 07/29/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
she's gonna film the Don Roos Dramedy before this, and this one sound good.
she's gonna film the Don Roos Dramedy before this, and this one sound good.
 
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sugarontop
2:55PM on 07/29/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Thank you for that correction, Captain Planet. While J.Lo. is not really my cup of tea as an actress, and I rarely enjoy rom coms, "Monster-In-Law" was hardly a bust. How odd to think it so.

And wow, "cricker," you aren't a misogynist or anything are you? Eep.






Thank you for that correction, Captain Planet. While J.Lo. is not really my cup of tea as an actress, and I rarely enjoy rom coms, "Monster-In-Law" was hardly a bust. How odd to think it so.

And wow, "cricker," you aren't a misogynist or anything are you? Eep.






 
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cricker
1:03PM on 07/29/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Of course
Of course she will do a romantic comedy bc most women have crap taste. How else do yo explain the success of Fools Gold or 27 Dresses even though critics bash them? Women will go see anything with as long as their favorite star is in it no matter how good or bad. Got a girl who wont watch a movie you want to see tell her katherine heigl is in it and I bet her reception changes. See guys wont su...
Of course she will do a romantic comedy bc most women have crap taste. How else do yo explain the success of Fools Gold or 27 Dresses even though critics bash them? Women will go see anything with as long as their favorite star is in it no matter how good or bad. Got a girl who wont watch a movie you want to see tell her katherine heigl is in it and I bet her reception changes. See guys wont support the Rock bc he now makes crap, we might like him but we dont pay to watch him do little kid movies. They will finance the movie for like 40 million(bc at least crap is cheap to make) and it will make 75 thats why. Suckers!
 
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RoneStar
12:25PM on 07/29/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Topped out at...
J-Lo topped out in the film industry with ENOUGH after the also-good THE CELL.

Her career now consists of rom-com trash heap shite.

Still Jenny from the block indeed.
J-Lo topped out in the film industry with ENOUGH after the also-good THE CELL.

Her career now consists of rom-com trash heap shite.

Still Jenny from the block indeed.
 
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solidsnake58
12:22PM on 07/29/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Anaconda 4: The Regurgitation!
J.Lo, Ice Cube, and J. Voight!
J.Lo, Ice Cube, and J. Voight!
 
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porkchopexpress
10:51AM on 07/29/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Now she's also famous for marrying Skeletor
Now she's also famous for marrying Skeletor
 
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SeymourClearly
10:14AM on 07/29/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I have never taken JLo seriously as an actress. Not sure that I ever will? In my opinion, all the hype around her concerns her personal life and not her on screen talent. In her early days she was simply famous for her Butt and that's about it. Now that she is getting older I'm not sure that anyone really wants to see any of her movies.
I have never taken JLo seriously as an actress. Not sure that I ever will? In my opinion, all the hype around her concerns her personal life and not her on screen talent. In her early days she was simply famous for her Butt and that's about it. Now that she is getting older I'm not sure that anyone really wants to see any of her movies.
 
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jeanericuser
10:06AM on 07/29/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Maybe she should do what many actresses have done when their careeer looks like its in the tank and they need to show off to people why they use to be considered so hot. Pose for playboy JLo. I bet at least that will get her a strong notice of attention again and maybe net her better roles.
Maybe she should do what many actresses have done when their careeer looks like its in the tank and they need to show off to people why they use to be considered so hot. Pose for playboy JLo. I bet at least that will get her a strong notice of attention again and maybe net her better roles.
 
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Captain Planet
9:45AM on 07/29/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
What?
Monster-in-Law tanked? Yeah, that $43M-budgeted comedy is a real money loser with its $83M domestic haul and its $70M international gross.

I'm not even a fan, but what's the excuse for lazy journalism.
Monster-in-Law tanked? Yeah, that $43M-budgeted comedy is a real money loser with its $83M domestic haul and its $70M international gross.

I'm not even a fan, but what's the excuse for lazy journalism.