The gimmick isn't the strongest - diva pop star marries guy with "marry me" sign in crowd - but the basic premise (romance between pop star and ordinary guy) is solid as shown by Notting Hill. But this isn't very well done. J Lo is terrific, looks great, sings and all that. Owen Wilson has old charm but looks a bit old - sorry. Sarah Silverman flouders around a little and characters who should be sparky fun - J Lo's manager, dresser and arranger person - are dull. Give talented actors something to play, please! The manager from Game of Thrones seems like a particular lost opportunity - sad eyes, slumped shoulders.
It doesn't lean into the fun of the premise really either. I mean, sort of - she goes to maths class, people react, he gets on social media. At the end it's kind of fun J Lo trying to find her way to Wilson by flying coach - this gives an insight into the sort of fun film it could've been (rich girl slumming! poor guy living it up!)
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