Maid in Manhattan

Name: Maid in Manhattan
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: December 13, 2002
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 45
Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Natasha Richardson, Ralph Fiennes

2002

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MAID IN MANHATTAN

Movie Details & Credits

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: December 13, 2002

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Natasha Richardson, Ralph Fiennes

Summary: A Cinderella story about a maid (Lopez) in a luxury hotel and her encounter with a prominent politician (Fiennes).

Director: Wayne Wang

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 105 min

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52	#52 Most Shared Movie of 2002

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Philadelphia Inquirer - Carrie Rickey

Not only is there no magnetism between Fiennes and Lopez, he's a lead balloon and she's helium-filled. Happily, their odd chemistry doesn't sink this fairy tale. Read full review

Chicago Reader - Jonathan Rosenbaum

Despite a continuity problem or two, this is one of those rare contemporary romantic comedies that actually work. Read full review

Film Threat - Rich Cline

This is by the books in every way, funny and undemanding ... and also rather sweet and heartwarming. Read full review

San Francisco Chronicle - Mick LaSalle

A Cinderella story with star appeal going for it and everything else against it. Read full review

The Globe and Mail (Toronto) - Rick Groen

J-Lo, Ralph-Lower, Movie-Subterranean. Read full review

L.A. Weekly - Hazel-Dawn Dumpert

It's a case of persona overwhelming presence, and the butterscotch smoothness that was such an asset opposite George Clooney's glittering cool in "Out of Sight" is all but lost in the sheen of this high-gloss production. Read full review

Wall Street Journal - Joe Morgenstern

J.Lo should sue her handlers for damages.

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beingryanjude

Sep 4, 2014

A story wholly worthwhile--and Jennifer Lopez's finest performance to date. Maid in Manhattan is a unique look at interchanging social classes surrounding one fabulous Manhattan hotel.

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RegOz

Apr 6, 2012

I thought that in its genre the movie was fine, better than what I expected it to be. It was light, fun but not great. It was certainly entertaining. Ralph Fiennes did it all for me. He is fabulous! Jennifer Lopez...sorry, but I don't understand why people think the movie is 'bearable' justI thought that in its genre the movie was fine, better than what I expected it to be. It was light, fun but not great. It was certainly entertaining. Ralph Fiennes did it all for me. He is fabulous! Jennifer Lopez...sorry, but I don't understand why people think the movie is 'bearable' just because of her and her 'beauty'! Obviously, many think she is beautiful but to me she is just cute. I guess, people from different countries/circles have different taste. I know some will suggest I say this because I am jealous of her but it is not jealousy at all for in my circle of friends most of us are naturally better looking than her (sorry if that sounds arrogant, but it is just true), and many people around the world are! I am sure many girls and guys here will agree with me on this point . Back to the movie. one great thing about JLo is her smile and her vivacious eyes,and since she has this exotic type, it works well for this type of movies...movies that are based on stereotypes. Although she is a pretty average actress, in this movie she definitely shines. So, even though I am not her fan, in Maid in Manhattan, I liked her! The story, is of course very cliche, but the setting adds glamour to it. I did enjoy the movie, and so far I have watched it twice in my life...I am sure I will watch it again...eventually!… Expand

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TonyB.

Jan 12, 2006

This is harmless fluff made watchable by a luminous Jennifer Lopez.

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MovieGuys

May 1, 2014

Maid in Manhattan is a completely predictable, sappy farce, and an okay one at that, but it is memorable. Fiennes and Lopez don't have such good chemistry, but the direction isn't horrible; the flaws in the movie are mostly the fault of the clichéd story.

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altec101

Nov 17, 2013

It sucks. I can't believe someone can make a movie so crappy, it's one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I have no friggin idea how someone can say it was a good movie.

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