Hello boys and squirrels! I hope you are all buckled in for this week’s review! This week I will be reviewing “The Second Act”. Due to the snow day, I had the opportunity to view this movie in full effect as I stayed in my warm bed and watched the snow fall in the background. Let’s get into the review, but first, a summary.
Summary:
Warning: SPOIlER ALERT!!!
When a middle-aged woman named Maya is rejected from a corporate position at the grocery store she works at, she is frustrated. She makes a birthday wish that street smarts would translate to school smarts and wishes she was more qualified for the job. The next day, Maya is randomly called to a job interview for a major company as a consultant. As they read her resume, she discovers that her wish has come true! But in a twist, It was Maya’s best friend’s son who forged a ton of documents, records, and transcripts making Maya appear qualified for any job.
Maya lands a big-league job, but soon realizes that the new position comes with unexpected challenges, including navigating office politics and dealing with personal relationships. Maya must also confront her past and reconcile with the people she left behind when she first started working at the big-box store.
As Maya works to prove herself at her new job, she discovers that success is not just about her career, but also about finding happiness and fulfillment in her personal life. With the support of her friends and family, Maya finds the courage to take risks and pursue her dreams, leading her to a second act that she never thought was possible.
Now, onto the rankings
Cast: 8/10
This film has quite the cast of stars including Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, and Leah Remini amongst other big names. I feel as though the cast fulfilled their part well in this movie. At no point did I feel unconvinced by a character or by the acting in this movie. Perhaps one huge-name actor would tip this film into the excellent category!
Homour: 2/10
This is not a funny movie. I did laugh one when some doves got hit by a truck if I’m being honest. I don’t know why it was categorized as a rom-com. Maybe blame Netflix? or maybe I should blame myself for watching it. If you want a good laugh, don’t watch this movie.
Plot: 8/10
Although there is a sprinkle of the cliche “what you’re my birth mom???” shocker moment trope. The plot is pretty good aside from that. It wasn’t too predictable and the shift between “side-quests” of friends, romantic relationships, and careers kept this movie light-hearted. This movie isn’t very romantic but putting that aside, it is a pretty good movie.
Ending: 8/10
At the ending of this movie, Maya tells the truth and has her movie montage moment. It was very cheesy but honestly a heartwarming moment in the movie. Usually, I don’t appreciate endings like this but for this movie, it just worked!
Vibes: 6/10
This movie automatically gets extra points for having the guy who plays Jess in Gilmore Girls. I LOVE Gilmore Girls. I also think this movie is filmed very well. It was aesthetically pleasing and the montage scenes added to the theme of the movie. This movie did lose points due to the lack of romance and comedy. I honestly don’t think I would call this movie a rom-com so the vibes are bad from the misleading genre. I thought this movie was good, but I probably would not watch it again.
TOTAL SCORE: 30/50
Closing Thoughts
Between the cheesy moments, cliques, lack of romance and comedy, this movie has a lot against it. Even in the presence of its faults, this is a good movie. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an easy watch. The ending makes you think about meaningful relationships and life and how society can intervene. Although not the best movie out there I think it is worth a watch. If you do watch this film, please leave me a comment about what YOU think about the movie!
See you all in next weeks review!
