09 · 08 · 2010

Yes, I love Jennifer Lopez

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I have a confession to make: I kind of love Jennifer Lopez.

By kind of, I mean that I love every movie I’ve ever seen her in.

Don’t judge.

Alright, I know you will, but hear me out.

Today, I rented The Back-up Plan. An Oscar winner? Perhaps not, but I was totally entertained the whole damn time. It was funny and sweet and formulaic enough that missing a few moments here and there wasn’t going to ruin the experience. There were parts of it that portrayed motherhood really accurately. I’m actually watching it for the second time right now, in fact. Ahem.

Monster-in-Law is another one. It’s one of those movies that I catch on TNT every few months and always stop to watch it. That and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, but I digress. I’ve had a crush on Michael Vartan since his Alias days and though he’s dumb as shit in the movie, Jenny from the Block is funny and Jane Fonda is a revelation. Kind of.

And, who can criticize Maid in Manhattan? I mean, suppose it would be easy to, but why? Do you go exposing Santa Claus to young children as well? It’s just a good old romantic comedy. You don’t need to think about it or interpret it, you just watch. It’s refreshing. Same with The Wedding Planner. So, so great. In a not so great kind of way.

Shall We Dance is a tad deeper, but still cheesy enough and it’s hard not to love Richard Gere in dancing shoes. If the last scene doesn’t melt you, you’re made of stone. Seriously, it’s gooooood.

Now, I’ve never proclaimed to have good taste in movies. Or even decent. If the New York Times loves it or Rotten Tomatoes rates it resoundingly fresh, I will not be a fan.

But, J. Lo makes me happy. And I bet she could make you happy, too.

If you only gave her the chance.

{ 102 comments }

1 christy September 9, 2010 at 8:27 pm

I LOVED Maid in Manhattan. And I want her body. Enough said.
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2 Christina September 9, 2010 at 8:43 pm

I’m 40 minutes in to The Back up Plan right now, watching it while I run. :) I love her too. I really do! I think she’s a great actress!!
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3 Jen September 9, 2010 at 9:07 pm

She has my name or of course, I think she is awesome.
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4 Kate Shields September 9, 2010 at 11:07 pm

I worship her. I have a girl crush on her. And my favorite would be The Wedding Planner. And who could ever not love Jenny from the Block? Don’t be fooled by the rocks that she got.
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5 Danielle [Left of Lost] September 10, 2010 at 12:58 am

I totally agree with you. She is fantastic. I too just watched Back-up Plan, and loved it! Except for the teeny tiny fact that SHE GOT THE FAIRY TALE ENDING and here I am going through a divorce when all I wanted was another baby and a happy husband….so yeah. Wait, I digress, no? Anyway, yeah, I love her. I am not ashamed to admit it.

6 Rebecca September 10, 2010 at 9:54 pm

Haven’t seen Back-up Plan, but I can totally get wrapped up in everything else Lopez…if only she’s admit that she had some “help” in the fertility area. It’s like she’s a freaking miracle of science!
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7 Mommy on the Spot September 11, 2010 at 8:38 am

You’re in good company. Monster-in-Law offered comic relief when my monster-in-law situation was anything but funny (at that time, but things are better, kind of like in the movie).

And The WEdding Planner – LOVE IT!

Sometimes I need to shut the engines of my brain off and just have a good time without analyzing everything. These movies give me a chance. So,yes, Jennifer Lopez makes me happy, too.
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8 Sara -- The Football Wife September 11, 2010 at 2:16 pm

Monster-in-Law — LOVE IT. Eerily familiar if you know what I mean. ;)
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9 beckie September 12, 2010 at 1:16 am

She is so incredibly likable in her movies. As a musician, well, not my favorite… but because of the movies, I’ll call it even.
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10 beckie September 12, 2010 at 1:19 am

oh! and p.s. that butt is dreamy. by dreamy i mean it tricks me into thinking i can eat what i want and expect it to make me hotter. in the pants.
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11 Paula/adhocmom September 13, 2010 at 2:11 pm

Um, what’s NOT to love about JLo? Totally entertaining movies and she’s hot. The Wedding Planner? Awesome when you have a bad cold. . .

12 Rosa September 13, 2010 at 2:23 pm

I too Love JLo

13 Mommyfriend Lori September 17, 2010 at 10:10 pm

My ultimate JLo pick is The Wedding Planner, “You saved my shoe.” She is adorable and her big butt makes me no so down on my own. And who doesn’t love that?

14 Haley-O (Cheaty) January 19, 2011 at 9:29 pm

I love her. Know why? Because she’s one of the best hip hop dancers ever. I mean, *seriously,* move over Paula. JLo is da bomb! (Mind you, Paula is one of my favourite dancers/choreographers, too — the difference is, though, that JLO’s still really got it — is she ever gorj…). Also loved Maid in Manhattan! (Did not like The Cell — forever haunted.)
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