• Jersey Girl


Jersey Girl
Description: Breaking from his signature slacker-underdog films like CLERKS, MALLRATS, and CHASING AMY, Kevin Smith delivers the feel-good family movie JERSEY GIRL. While Smith's pert one-liners and wryly ironic sense of humor are clearly present in the script, his casting choices (Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck) and glossy aesthetic identify the film as a mainstream Hollywood crowd-pleaser. Affleck stars as Ollie, a powerful entertainment executive with a perfect wife (Lopez) and a beautiful Manhattan apartment. But when his wife dies in childbirth and his career fizzles to a halt, he humbly gives up his fast-paced Manhattan lifestyle for the benefit of his daughter Gurtie (Raquel Castro), who is 7 years old for the majority of the film. He moves to New Jersey to live with his father (George Carlin), finds a new romantic interest (Liv Tyler), and learns some lessons about what's important in life. A subplot about Will Smith keeps a string of Hollywood insider jokes and quick cameos (Matt Damon) running throughout the film, while a school play modeled after "Sweeney Todd" lends itself to some funny theatrical moments. An emotive pop soundtrack features music by Aimee Mann in addition to a handful of well-timed entries that help move the plot along ("Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" plays as Ollie sheepishly drives his U-Haul across the river from Manhattan to Jersey), rounding out JERSEY GIRL as a likeable comedy. Parents beware, Smith may have curbed his edginess for this one, but foul language abounds. Reviews Chicago Sun-Times 09/03/2004 "[A] warm, funny movie..."Uncut 07/01/2004 "It's sweet and funny..."Box Office 05/01/2004 "[A] heartfelt, personal quality in the writing makes the film difficult to dislike.ƒ??USA Today 03/26/2004 "Smith is looking more and more like a developing major talent..."Los Angeles Times 03/26/2004 "[Castro's] smile and positive spirit make her the film's most engaging performer."

Title: Jersey Girl
Category: Comedies
Actors: Ben Affleck/ Raquel Castro
Directors: Kevin Smith
UPC: 78693624566
Released: 09 07 2004
Original Release: 2004
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Catalog #: 3672703
Language: EnglishOriginal
Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
Format: DVD Color
Runtime: 6180
Region: 1 -- $12.99

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