If there is any justice in movieland, then the stench of the Bennifer era and Gigli should finally fade away. In its place, like a fresh summer breeze wafting in from an expected place, there is Kevin Smith's charmer Jersey Girl.

Ben Affleck is the star and Jennifer Lopez does appear on screen, ironically as the love-of-his-life. But -- oh joy! -- after a whirlwind courtship and marriage, she dies in childbirth in the movie's prologue. I don't mean to be cruel but I am talking about film structure here and not a real life tragedy. It is good to get Lopez off screen and let Affleck get on with acting.
Full Story