"The Back-Up Plan" - news, links, discussion (part 6)

[redwinter101]

I don't have a prayer in of getting my other half to go....which may be just as well. I'm not even sure he knows who JLo is, but he does know who Alex is

He sounds like a keeper...

[darkstarrising]

I don't have a prayer in of getting my other half to go....which may be just as well. I'm not even sure he knows who JLo is, but he does know who Alex is

He sounds like a keeper...

He is

[allegrita]

Some (non-critic, not even a fan) guy posted a very positive review on IMDB after attending a screening of the Back-Up Plan. It made me very happy.

It doesn't contain any spoilers; it's more of a reaction to the film as a whole.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1212436/boa ... /158917137

Here's the text of the review, posted March 11th by NirvanaBond007:

Subject: Attended Test Screening

Was hesitant on doing so at first because I'm not a fan of the romantic comedy genre or Jennifer Lopez in general. But I went anyway, and was pleasantly surprised at how, well, good this movie was. I watch the trailer for it and cringe a bit because it's quite misleading. Yeah, the story begins with the artificial insemination, but the where the story goes after that is completely original, unpredictable, and refreshing. And yes, those gags in the trailer are in the movie itself, but they are much funnier in context with things. This movie shockingly has some very genuinely hilarious moments and, well, you may be shocked, but there are also some scenes that are actually quite touching. This is a romantic comedy, but it also has its well-crafted dramatic moments, too.

The screenplay has some nice funny gags and the two leads really play with it and really have a nice, believable chemistry together. The humor in this movie is not there for the sake of being there, it's not random or manipulative. It actually sprouts from the characters in realistic ways. It also helps that Jennifer Lopez and Alex O'Loughlin are so good. I seriously wouldn't be surprised if Lopez picked up a Golden Globe nomination for this. It's a (surprisingly) three-dimensional and lovely role and the character is not always likable (which is a breath of fresh air when it comes to most Hollywood romantic comedies nowadays), but you still have her sympathy.

The film looks fine, sounds fine, and it's really just a nice little surprise. I especially love how there are absolutely no "cool-and-hip songs from nowadays" in the film, unlike most rom-coms. The film has a nice little score.

A little gem of a film that is just so full of heart and nice laughs, and some that are clever. (There's even a scene in which Lopez's character pokes fun at her behind that is impossible not to laugh at considering the actress' infamy with her buttocks.)

All in all, this is a nice movie and I really think it will go over well with some critics. It's surprisingly smart and far from one-dimensional and it entertains while remaining realistic. It's really a well-done Hollywood rom-com. This coming from a guy who normally hates them.

Don't write this one off, guys, it's actually really good.

Any questions, I'll answer them!

[wpgrace]

And this is just waaaaaayyy cool!

Thank you Alle.

[darkstarrising]

Wow!! and from a guy, no less!!!

Thanks, Alle, for posting this. Sometimes, the trailers are the best parts of the movie, and you're disappointed when you finally see the entire movie. Based on this guy's review, there's more to the movie than we've seen and it comes together nicely. The humor isn't forced and the lead actors have a chemistry that make their characters work.

Can't wait for April!!!

[redwinter101]

The track listing and release date have been set for the soundtrack (there will be a separate album for the original score). All the details are here (you don't need to be a MySpace user to view):

http://www.myspace.com/backupplansoundtrack

Here's the track listing:



The release date is April 13th and the album is available for pre-order at Amazon. Here's the link:

http://www.amazon.com/Back-up-Plan/dp/B ... 837&sr=1-2

Red

[redwinter101]

A couple of cute pics I hadn't seen before:





Red

[redwinter101]

Oh and psssssssst, coco. The UK premiere has been confirmed as the 28th April. Location TBC but I'm sure it'll be one of the Leicester Square cinemas. I know what I'm doing that day. How about you?

Red

[coco]

Oh and psssssssst, coco. The UK premiere has been confirmed as the 28th April. Location TBC but I'm sure it'll be one of the Leicester Square cinemas. I know what I'm doing that day. How about you?

Red

Oh I wondered when the date was for the UK.

I'll be going in to work on Wed and booking the day off that's for sure.

[redwinter101]

There are some wonderful new promo pics posted at lovelylopez.net - here's the link: http://lovelylopez.net/photos/thumbnails.php?album=953

And a little selection...













Red

[darkstarrising]

those are lovely, red, thank you!!

[coco]

I will never, ever tire of BUP pics.

[darkstarrising]

I just noticed (grace, I'm failing here) that with the exception of the beige sweater with the elbow patches (which I think looks really cute), Alex is once again clad in blue, blue and more blue!!

[wpgrace]

Oh MAN! Those are lovely pics!

And yes, Dark dearest, they seem to wanna dress him in blue. When you look at the pics, it's pretty clear why, huh??

And can I say how excited I am for our British representatives?????
I hope y'all for sure meet up at the premiere... and then feel all chatty about it.

[Moonlightsonata]

Lovely pics. Thanks Redwinter.