Seeing the previews for this movie made it seem like it had all the depth of a piece of paper. But actually, it was a lot better than it looked.
Classic Cinderella story, really. The maid in the hotel gets mistaken for one of the ritzy guests, the "Prince Charming." Of course, one of the irritating things about the classic Cinderella story is how passive Cinderella is.
The Cinderella we all know is the one who is so sweet and good, she wouldn't dare stand up for herself and push back at the wicked step-women. Of course, it turns out she doesn't has to, because the prince comes along and rescues her.
Dr. Phil would not approve.
Jennifer Lopez as the Maid in Manhattan Cinderella is not so passive. She has a lot more going on. She has a past, represented by her mother, her ten-year-old son Ty and his invisible father. She has a present, mostly represented by her job and her son's issues. And she has dreams of a future that she wants to make for herself.
The issues of class, self-doubt, and self-respect are a big part of the movie. And of course, LOVE. But a got-your-head-on-pretty-straight love.
It was quite an enjoyable show.
Oh, yeah. Don't forget the soundtrack. Little gifted Ty is all into 70s stuff. They picked some of the good tunes you remember, plus some break-your-heart love songs.
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