Martin Brest's grotesque misfire of a light-hearted crime picture is torpedoed by the dismal lack of on-screen chemistry between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, whose off-screen affair overshadowed the production. Mid-level gangster Lou (Lenny Venito), who has the ambitious idiot's contempt for unambitious lugs, orders dimwitted flunky Larry Gigli (Affleck) to kidnap Brian (Justin Bartha), the mentally handicapped brother of a federal prosecutor. Once Larry has Brian stashed in his off-the-shelf bachelor pad, he learns that Lou has hired a second contractor, the beautiful and brainy Ricki (Lopez), to make sure Larry doesn't screw things up. Instant mutual antipathy a...
Released:
2003
Rated:
R
Length:
121 mins