The Back Up Plan
April 2010
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Cath Clarke
If this is a comeback, let's hope J-Lo's got something else up her sleeve.
Joshua Rothkopf
Why call it a movie when it's really more of an extended, cutesy TV episode that ought to come with a laugh track and a vibrator?
A.O. Scott
The premise was novel enough that I found it sweet and charming.
Amy Biancolli
Lopez does a fine job mortifying herself in pursuit of physical humor.
Chris Vognar
It's no big surprise that Lopez can still get laughs; she has a relaxed way with the camera that has mellowed and ripened over the years.
Kathleen Murphy
To prep for The Back-up Plan, shed all notions of how grown-ups behave in the real world.
Critic reviews
Joshua Rothkopf
Why call it a movie when it's really more of an extended, cutesy TV episode that ought to come with a laugh track and a vibrator?
Chris Vognar
It's no big surprise that Lopez can still get laughs; she has a relaxed way with the camera that has mellowed and ripened over the years.
Kathleen Murphy
To prep for The Back-up Plan, shed all notions of how grown-ups behave in the real world.
Manohla Dargis
Someone involved in the making of The Back-Up Plan, a not very good and yet painless waste of time, has certainly thought through some life and love questions.
Cast and credits
Actors | Linda Lavin, Anthony Anderson, Alex O'Loughlin, Eric Christian Olsen, Jennifer Lopez |
Producers | Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch |
Director | Alan Poul |
Writers | Kate Angelo |
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Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
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Run time
104 minutes
Rating
PG-13
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