Review of Maid in Manhattan (2002) by Jill S — 17 Feb 2011

An unoriginal rom-com with an amateur performance by Jennifer Lopez.

This review of Maid in Manhattan (2002) was written by Jill S on 17 Feb 2011.

Maid in Manhattan has generally received mixed reviews.

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So love this movie is all I about lovee this movie show u that no matter who u r if is for u is gonna come no matter if u high class or poor…

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By Christina D (215) on 19 Feb 2013

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This is s great movie and I love Jennifer Lopez but it's so basic. This movie has a theme that has been overused…

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