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Second Act

Jennifer Lopez plays Maya, a 40 year old woman with a lot of know-how, but little formal education.

She works in a large Queens store and loses out on a promotion to an annoying guy. While complaining about the loss later that night to co-worker and best friend (Leah Remini), her godson overhears and decides to help her out in the job hunting department.

He pads her resume and faked a Facebook page that makes Maya look like Superwoman.  She soon gets an interview with a cosmetics bigwig (Treat Williams).

Maya marches into the meeting with moxie and 4” heels and impresses him enough to be hired as a consultant.

Written by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Justin Zachman, who rely on having a young boy swear in order to get a few cheap laughs.  

Vanessa Hudgens is good as Maya’s rival at the job and Williams has a change of pace role as a corporate boss with a heart.

Directed by Peter Segal, this comedy with a dose of drama, could have been an updated take on Working Girl, but even with the talents of Ms Lopez, it falls short.

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Movie Information

Release Date:   December 21, 2018
Released by:   STX Films
MPAA Rating:   Rated PG-13 for some crude sexual references, and language.
Director:   Peter Segal
Starring:   Jennifer Lopez, Leah Remini, Vanessa Hudgens, Treat Williams and Milo Ventimiglia

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