The Back-up Plan
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34 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 32 Critics What's this?

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5.5 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 55 Ratings

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  • Starring: Alex O'Loughlin, Jennifer Lopez
  • Summary: After years of dating, Zoe has decided waiting for the right one is taking too long. Determined to become a mother, she commits to a plan, makes an appointment and decides to go it alone. On the day of her artificial insemination, Zoe meets Stan – a man with real possibilities. (CBS Films)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 32
  3. Negative: 10 out of 32
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Amy Biancolli
    75
    I laughed hysterically, but in the interest of balanced reporting, I should add that the guy parked next to me at the screening - a boyfriend who was there under duress - emitted a series of low guttural noises suggesting profound psychological anguish.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    60
    Jennifer Lopez carries this thin concept about as far and as well as she can, with Alex O'Loughlin in his first leading-man outing managing not to get lost in the shuffle.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    50
    Lopez, appearing in her first rom-com since “Monster-in-Law” five years ago, is still a likable screen presence who throws herself into the movie’s slapstick sequences with unwarranted enthusiasm.
  4. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    38
    A weak romantic comedy.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 8 out of 22
  1. kb
    10
    This movie was so funny. To all you haters, you know you enjoyed as well or else you wouldn't have bothered to comment. So what, the movie was unrealistic. We go to the movies to escape reality anyways. i love JLO. to all the people who keep saying that she cannot act and sing are the same people who keep watching and are entertained by her because how else would they know that she can't act or sing and know so damn much about her.… Expand
  2. JoeB
    8
    I didn't expect much from this movie. I went as a hostage of my wife. I have to say that I laugh a lot. This movie is funny!. The first half hour was too "cliche" for my taste but, the rest of the movie was really funny, especially the pool scene in the livingroom. Recommended!… Expand
  3. cherimich
    5
    Alex O'Loughlin is a wonderful actor, but even he can't overcome the horrendous writing and direction in this turkey. I watched it anyway, which is why I got to see one of the most unfunny birthing scenes in the history of film.… Expand
  4. Cheryl
    4
    Occasionally cute, but not very funny. A pretty typical Jlo movie, something to watch at home, on a Wednesday evening. I must admit though, there is something hypnotizing about Jennifer Lopez. I actually watched the entire movie even though it was insanely predictable and cliche.… Expand

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