Jennifer Lopez is back on the big screen with a new movie that promises to be fun and entertaining, like many of her others. Set in New York, Second Act movie tells the story of a hardworking Maya, who is stuck in a job with no chances of promotion in sight. Humans are one of the most adaptable species on Earth, but when it comes to making it up the corporate ladder, is our fate cast in stone the moment we decide about education at 16?
Second Act Movie Cast
Justin Zackham of THe Bucket List writes this new comedy drama that pits the question of Education vs. Experience. The movie is directed by Peter Segal with Jennifer Lopez and This is Us star Ventimiglia in the lead roles.
Second Act (2018)
Directed By: Peter Segal
Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Milo Ventimiglia, Leah Remini, Treat Williams, Vanessa Hudgens
Release Date: 21 December 2018
Second Act Movie Story
Second Act movie story follows Maya as she decides to get out of her dead-end job of last 15 years. After 15 years at Value Shop, the past six as assistant manager, she’s ready to run the big box store in Queens. Her resumé doesn’t scream upper management, but her track record sure does. She’s an innovator who listens to customers, knows what they need and finds a way to deliver.
But Value Shop hires a man with an MBA – not GED certified Maya. Maya’s boyfriend Trey and best friend Joan try to boost her spirits, but Maya is frustrated as once again street smarts doesn’t equal book smarts.
Frustrated and angry Maya crosses the line and lets her godson embellish her online profile with a degree form Wharton, Peace Corps service, and fluency in Mandarin. The profile lands Maya an important job at Franklin 7 Clarke.
Her first day at Franklin & Clarke pits Maya against Zoe, the CEO’s Daughter, in a big product development competition. Franklin & Clarke’s heavy hitters align with Team Zoe, but Maya and her tiny crew of corporate misfits are determined to succeed.
Second Act Movie Trailer
Watch this trailer of Second Act movie and tell us if you like the new underdog story set in a corporate backdrop.
Second Act Movie Review
What begins as a typical underdog story with a rags to riches trajectory changes gears with an exciting twist halfway through. Fans of Maid in Manhattan would love this new all women drama which follows a mostly familiar path and ends on a Happily Ever After note. But it is the second plot that adds another layer to the whole story and makes it that much more interesting. If you love underdog stories, movies about second chances, and a warm tale that ends in HEA, Second Act provides a very statifying couple of hours of entertainment.
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