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Jersey Girl
2004 102 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.0
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Director: Kevin Smith
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Description
Ollie Trinke is a young, suave music publicist who seems to have it all, with a new wife and a baby on the way. But life deals him a bum hand when he's suddenly faced with single fatherhood, a defunct career and having to move in with his father. To bounce back, it takes a new love and the courage instilled in him by his daughter.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$25.27M
Worldwide:
$35.49M
Starring
Ben Affleck
Actor
Liv Tyler
Actor
Raquel Castro
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2005
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 2005
— Worst Supporting Actress
Razzie Awards 2005
— Worst Screen Couple
Key opinion
Jersey Girl represents a departure from Kevin Smith’s trademark raunchy comedy, offering a heartfelt and sincere exploration of fatherhood and personal priorities. While critics often dismiss the film as clichéd or overly sentimental, audiences frequently find it to be a warm, engaging, and emotionally resonant experience.
| Acting | George Carlin delivers a standout, memorable performance as the grandfather, providing the film with its most grounded and effective emotional core. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography is visually striking and professional, benefiting from the skillful work of cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay splits viewers: some appreciate the departure from vulgar humor in favor of genuine warmth and character-driven dialogue, while others find the moral themes sugary and the plot trajectory uninspired. | |
| Acting | Reactions to the casting are polarized; some praise the naturalistic chemistry of Ben Affleck and the child actor, while others find the supporting cast and specific performances, such as Jennifer Lopez's, to be lackluster or forced. |