Gigli

ByAug 01, 2003 7:00 AMTags
While it's not a total train wreck, this Bennifer comedy is bad for many reasons. In a plot that's just as weak as it sounds, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez play mobster types who kidnap a mentally challenged kid (Justin Bartha) in order to stop his brother from testifying against their boss. And, yes, J.Lo plays a lesbian. The movie sucks for its sloppy direction, use of a disabled character for laughs, Affleck's bad accent (and hair), a tacked-on über-happy ending and the insinuation that lesbians can go hetero whenever they want.
However, some laughs sneak through. Lopez holds her own as a strong woman, and Affleck isn't afraid to goof on himself at times. And, really, when else are you going to see some kid cuss out Affleck? Or watch J.Lo do sexy yoga poses while talking about her down-there parts? Worth it just to make fun of it with your friends.