Second Act (film)

Second Act
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPeter Segal
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyUeli Steiger
Edited byJason Gourson
Music byMichael Andrews
Production
companies
Distributed bySTXfilms
Release date
  • December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21) (United States)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$16 million[1]
Box office$72.3 million[1]

Second Act is a 2018 American romantic comedy film directed by Peter Segal and written by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Justin Zackham. It stars Jennifer Lopez, Leah Remini, Vanessa Hudgens, Treat Williams and Milo Ventimiglia, and follows a woman in her forties who successfully pursues a second chance at a corporate career, after a friend's son creates a fake résumé and credentials for her.[2][3] The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise of Lopez's performance but criticism of the story and the script,[4][5] and grossed over US$72 million worldwide.

  1. ^ a b "Second Act (2018)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  2. ^ "Jennifer Lopez's Second Act Is a Success Story with a Surprise". Vanity Fair. December 18, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  3. ^ Phillips, Michael (December 20, 2018). "'Second Act' review: Jennifer Lopez scams her way to the top, 'Working Girl' style". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  4. ^ Morris, Wesley (December 19, 2018). "'Second Act' Review: Jennifer Lopez Deserves Better". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  5. ^ Weiss, Max (December 21, 2018). "Movie Review: Second Act". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved March 8, 2022.