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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
Special Features
Special Features
- Belly Laughs: Making The Back-Up Plan
- Deleted Scenes
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DVD Description
After years of dating, Zoe (Jennifer Lopez) has decided waiting for the right one is taking too long. Determined to become a mother, she commits to a plan, makes an appointment and decides to go it alone. On the day of her artificial insemination, Zoe meets Stan (Alex O'Loughlin) a man with real possibilities. Trying to nurture a budding relationship and hide the early signs of pregnancy becomes a comedy of errors for Zoe and creates confusing signals for Stan.
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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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
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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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seriously, would have walked out at the cinema
Jennifer Lopez has some real duds, but this takes the biccie. Her character a pet shop owner, really.....? weak weak weak. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Sarah Plant
The Back-Up Plan
This film is brilliant J-Lo is so funny in this film. Great buy it did you love rom-com then you should defo get this one cos your love it!!! Hope this helps??
Published 9 months ago by Megan
SCREAMINGLY bad
The worst film I've seen in years. Alex O'Loughlin has all the charm of a kitchen stool and, to my mind, no looks to compensate. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Compulsive Reader
Generic Chick Flick
This film is basically Jennifer Lopez getting inseminated and then meeting 'Mr right'. It's an okay film, a bit cheesy but if you want a general chick flick it's one of the more... Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. Y. Whitehead
Not really a 12!
Enjoyed the film but watched it with my 13 & 15 year old girls for which certain scenes were too much. (Put off birthing pools for life! or is that giving birth! Read more
Published 11 months ago by M. Morris
AMAZING
I love this film so much! J-Lo is great and plays the part really well! and Alex O'L is Amazing and VERY Hot!!! I got it from LoveFilm then went out to buy it!!!
Published 12 months ago by Ms. K. Moore
The Backup Plan DVD
As Always I do my research (Youtube - Trailer) and read the description
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film gave me alot of... Read more
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this was a good buy and the service was fast reliable and worth using again, i would recommend them for the future
Published 13 months ago by matz
Gift
It was bought as a gift for someone, arrived on time and ETC.
Borrowed it afterwards, was really good. It's a good chick flick, rom com w. Read more
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