Gigli (2003)
I’m sure if I really put my mind to it, I could come up with a more dated film to come out of the millennial decade, but Gigli stands out as one that, if viewed today, would seem particularly offensive. Thankfully, everyone’s forgotten about this movie, or if they do remember it, they roll their eyes and groan.
Let’s start with the obvious: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez aren’t a headline-snatching couple anymore. Why do we want to watch a movie that was probably only made to capitalize on when they were? Next up, JLo plays a lesbian, but she continually flirts and banters with Ben, so it’s pretty obvious they’ll wind up in bed together. How is that old stereotype, that all a lesbian needs is the right man, something enjoyable to watch? Third, which is a criticism in the same vein, in order to simultaneously entice him and push him away with her disinterest and independence, JLo gives a monologue about how every man and woman is actually a lesbian—while practicing her yoga. Then, after the inevitable happens and they do wind up in bed together, Ben says something that’s supposed to be funny, but due to the recent transgender movement, would give crickets a louder sound than laughter in a modern audience.
Unless “Bennifer” was your favorite couple and you’re devastated that they broke up, there’s no reason to watch this movie. Everything about it is in poor taste, even Al Pacino giving a caricature performance of himself.
Kiddy Warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to sexual content, I wouldn't let my kids watch it.
More Al Pacino movies here!
Let’s start with the obvious: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez aren’t a headline-snatching couple anymore. Why do we want to watch a movie that was probably only made to capitalize on when they were? Next up, JLo plays a lesbian, but she continually flirts and banters with Ben, so it’s pretty obvious they’ll wind up in bed together. How is that old stereotype, that all a lesbian needs is the right man, something enjoyable to watch? Third, which is a criticism in the same vein, in order to simultaneously entice him and push him away with her disinterest and independence, JLo gives a monologue about how every man and woman is actually a lesbian—while practicing her yoga. Then, after the inevitable happens and they do wind up in bed together, Ben says something that’s supposed to be funny, but due to the recent transgender movement, would give crickets a louder sound than laughter in a modern audience.
Unless “Bennifer” was your favorite couple and you’re devastated that they broke up, there’s no reason to watch this movie. Everything about it is in poor taste, even Al Pacino giving a caricature performance of himself.
Kiddy Warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to sexual content, I wouldn't let my kids watch it.
More Al Pacino movies here!