Jennifer Lopez' latest film is a Cinderella remake. Marisa Ventura is a single mother who works as a maid in a prestigious Manhattan hotel. Through a misunderstanding she meets Ralph Fiennes' Chris Marshall, a congressman. He falls for her, she for him, they have the ball and dancing the fairytale requires, as well as the crushing moment when Marisa's true identity is uncovered.
An important part of the story is Marisa's son, Ty. There are obvious sentimental traps a production can fall into when there's a child involved in the plot, but this film knows to avoid them. The same is true for the all-important Happy Ending: sweet, predictable, but not kitsch. Special mention must also go to Bob Hoskins, whose small role lends an unsuspected depth to his scenes. All in all, an enjoyable movie for a care-free evening.
An important part of the story is Marisa's son, Ty. There are obvious sentimental traps a production can fall into when there's a child involved in the plot, but this film knows to avoid them. The same is true for the all-important Happy Ending: sweet, predictable, but not kitsch. Special mention must also go to Bob Hoskins, whose small role lends an unsuspected depth to his scenes. All in all, an enjoyable movie for a care-free evening.