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Jennifer Lopez and Aussie heartthrob Alex O'Loughlin are pitch-perfect foils in the romantic comedy The Back-up Plan--a film that's as light as the foam on a root-beer float, but which manages to be both romantic and very funny. Lopez, after a long absence from the big screen, is a pleasure to watch--an accomplished (and underrated) comedian who can spar and spark with the best of her peers, and better than most. Lopez's chemistry with the dreamy O'Loughlin will engage viewers completely. Lopez plays Zoe, a smart woman whose dating life has been dismal--and who finally decides to become a single mum so she can achieve at least the motherhood she's always desired. As fate would have it, she meets Mr. Perfect (or Mr. Close To It), O'Loughlin's Stan, on the very day she visits the fertility clinic and becomes pregnant with twins. The early stages of their courtship involve Zoe's increasingly desperate measures to conceal her growing belly. By the time she confesses her condition, Stan is smitten--but with hormones on both sides roiling, and reality about to set in as the birth approaches, both Zoe and Stan get cold feet. If the plot of The Back-up Plan is a bit predictable, the flinty performances of both Lopez and O'Loughlin keep the viewer utterly engaged. Supporting actors Eric Christian Olsen, as Zoe's best guy pal, and the lovely and hilarious Michaela Watkins (The New Adventures of Old Christine) turn in terrific performances, too, and cameos by veterans including Albert Klein (as Zoe's hyperenthusiastic doctor), Tom Bosley, and Linda Lavin round out the excellent acting ensemble. The Back-up Plan also features an engaging soundtrack with a danceable tune by Lopez, "What Is Love?" and memorable songs by Colbie Caillat, India Arie, and more. The Back-up Plan shows that love may not always go according to plan--OK, it never does--but it's worth the ride, however the heart ultimately gets there. --A.T. Hurley
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Jennifer Lopez, Alex O'Loughlin, Michaela Watkins, Eric Christian Olsen, Anthony AndersonDirector: Alan Poul
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By M. Bowlzer
Format:DVD
I took my mum to see this movie and to be honest i wasnt expecting great things as i usually find JLO's films abit naff. However i have seen Alex Oloughlin in Moonlight and we think he's cute so we gave it a go. Call us shallow if you like..
We thought it was very funny in parts and we enjoyed it alot. There were outtakes at the end too which is always good for a giggle.
Having children myself i could relate to many parts of the film. Couples or girls night out, go for it!!
Well worth a watch as its rare to find anything funny or light hearted these days.
We thought it was very funny in parts and we enjoyed it alot. There were outtakes at the end too which is always good for a giggle.
Having children myself i could relate to many parts of the film. Couples or girls night out, go for it!!
Well worth a watch as its rare to find anything funny or light hearted these days.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By gbird
Format:DVD
I know that this film got really bad reviews, but I have to say I really enjoyed it. It had me laughing out loud at some points and I think that Jennifer Lopez and Alex Oloughlin had excellent on screen chemistry. It is what it is meant to be a romantic comedy and it is well worth a watch. It is well acted and I cared about the characters which is always a sign to me that I have enjoyed a film. The bloopers at the end are also worth watching , it looks like they had a ball making this film.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I watched this with my daughter and we thought it was very funny. A nice romantic comedy with an unusual story line. However the life lesson I picked out here was the need to be patient and wait. Here was a woman who had given up on Mr. Right and decided to create a family using AI, on the same day that it happened she met Mr.Right, who turned out to be Mr. Right in every sense of the word. I liked Alex O'Loughlin. I think he and JLO were a well matched couple. It was good to see JLO back in a romcom after a long hiatus. This movie is light-hearted and funny. The DVD is packed full of special features which includes deleted scenes, trailers and the making of back up plan.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The back up plan.
I chose a five rating because i thought it was brill. just my sort of film.it made me laugh, that is good.
Published 6 days ago by Jennifer Jones
2.0 out of 5 stars
Could have been better
While the story was ok albeit shallow it was not as entertaining as it could have been with better actors. Read more
Published 1 month ago by mrs s lenton
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasant, easy watching.
Nothing to tax your brain here, only your incredulity.
Good looking actors, a bit of humour - all I need to provide is the popcorn. Read more
Good looking actors, a bit of humour - all I need to provide is the popcorn. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. Pugh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!!
I love the backup plan, i watched it once when it was on sky and loved it then. I know that this film has had some bed reviews especially about the awkwardness of it, but... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dannii
5.0 out of 5 stars
The back up plan
OMG Alex o'loughlin all the way for me. Film bit cheesy but good rom com to watch to make you feel gooey inside
Published 4 months ago by H Thornton
2.0 out of 5 stars
Decidedly average.
This film seems to have all the right ingredients, but somehow they totally fail to gel. The storytelling is uneven, J-Lo is miscast, and overall I struggled to actually care... Read more
Published 6 months ago by tiggrie AKA Sarah
4.0 out of 5 stars
a very satisfactory rom com
I enjoyed this film, the performances where reasonable, the script was a little predicatable at times however this did not detract from my enjoyment. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ms. E. Bowers
1.0 out of 5 stars
Great cast, unwatchable film
This movie was strange from the get-go. It technically had all the elements of a romcom but in a very weird way (strange obscure jobs for such improbably glamorous people, awkward... Read more
Published 7 months ago by zkw
5.0 out of 5 stars
Reviews= bad + good- I say good
Alot of reviews say "terrible" or "bad!"but some say "funny, great , love it!" even "give it a chance". I agree with give it a chance. Read more
Published 9 months ago by 9090
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy watch
A really good film. It makes you laugh and cheers you up after a hard day. I would definitely recommend it.
Published 10 months ago by lisa 22
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