“Maid in Manhattan” is a romantic comedy film directed by Wayne Wang and starring Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes. The film was released in 2002 and follows the story of Marisa Ventura, a hard-working single mother from the Bronx who works as a maid at a luxurious Manhattan hotel. One day, she gets mistaken for a wealthy guest by a politician named Christopher Marshall, and they begin to fall in love.
Synopsis:
Marisa Ventura (Jennifer Lopez) is a single mother who works as a maid at the Beresford Hotel in Manhattan. One day, while trying on a wealthy guest's clothes, she meets Christopher Marshall (Ralph Fiennes), a wealthy and charming politician who is running for Senate. Christopher is instantly attracted to Marisa and asks her to accompany him to a charity ball. Marisa decides to take a chance and pretends to be a wealthy socialite, but the deception soon becomes complicated when Christopher begins to fall in love with her. As Marisa struggles to maintain the facade, she must also deal with the disapproval of her skeptical best friend and her overbearing mother.
Review:
“Maid in Manhattan” received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. While some praised Jennifer Lopez's performance and the film's charming premise, others criticized the predictable plot and lack of chemistry between Lopez and Fiennes. Despite the mixed reviews, the film was a box office success, grossing over $154 million worldwide.
Awards:
“Maid in Manhattan” did not receive any major awards nominations.
Overall, “Maid in Manhattan” is a charming and lighthearted romantic comedy that showcases Jennifer Lopez's talents. While it may not be the most groundbreaking film, it is an enjoyable watch for fans of the genre.
| Directed by | Wayne Wang |
|---|---|
| Screenplay by | Kevin Wade |
| Story by | Edmond Dantès |
| Produced by | Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas Paul Schiff Deborah Schindler |
| Starring | Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Stanley Tucci, Bob Hoskins, |
| Cinematography | Karl Walter Lindenlaub |
| Edited by | Craig McKay |
| Music by | Alan Silvestri |
| Production companies |
Columbia Pictures Revolution Studios Hughes Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| Release date | December 13, 2002 |
| Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $65 million |
| Box office | $163.8 million |