Value Shop assistant manager Maya Vargas wants only one thing for her 43rd birthday -- a promotion. While her résumé may not scream upper management, her track record certainly does; she is an innovator who listens to her customers and delivers results. When she loses the job to a college-educated candidate, Maya sets out to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts -- and it's never too late for a second act.
Maya Vargas, a dedicated and hardworking big-box store employee, dreams of a better life but is held back by her lack of a college degree. When her resume is magically enhanced by her friend's son to make her appear more qualified, she lands a high-paying corporate job. She must then prove her worth in the cutthroat business world while keeping her true background a secret.
Second Act received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the premise implausible and the execution uninspired. While Jennifer Lopez's performance was sometimes noted positively, the film struggled with a weak script and predictable plot. Audiences were similarly lukewarm, leading to a modest box office performance.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the film entertaining thanks to Jennifer Lopez's star power and a feel-good message. However, a significant portion of viewers found the plot to be unrealistic and the humor to be hit-or-miss.
Jennifer Lopez's character, Maya, is a huge fan of the fictional "Fahrenheit" brand of ice cream, which was created specifically for the movie.
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