Maid in Manhattan
Maid in Manhattan

Maid in Manhattan

2002Movie105 minEnglish

Marisa Ventura is a struggling single mom who works at a posh Manhattan hotel and dreams of a better life for her and her young son. One fateful day, hotel guest and senatorial candidate Christopher Marshall meets Marisa and mistakes her for a wealthy socialite. After an enchanting evening together, the two fall madly in love. But when Marisa's true identity is revealed, issues of class and social status threaten to separate them. Can two people from very different worlds overcome their differences and live happily ever after?

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users72%
Director: Wayne WangGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Marisa Ventura, a hardworking maid at a luxurious Manhattan hotel, dreams of a better life for herself and her son. When a wealthy politician mistakes her for a socialite staying at the hotel, Marisa finds herself drawn into a whirlwind romance. She must navigate the complexities of class, identity, and deception to pursue a potential future with him, all while trying to maintain her integrity and the truth about her life.

Critical Reception

Maid in Manhattan was a commercial success, performing well at the box office. Critics offered mixed reviews, with some praising Jennifer Lopez's charm and the film's romantic escapism, while others found the plot predictable and formulaic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jennifer Lopez shines in this charming, if predictable, romantic comedy.
  • The film offers a pleasant escape with a fairy-tale premise.
  • Critics found the storyline to be cliché but enjoyed the chemistry between the leads.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's lighthearted romance and Jennifer Lopez's performance, finding it to be an entertaining and feel-good movie. Some viewers noted the plot was somewhat formulaic but appreciated the escapism it provided.

Fun Fact

The film's plot is often compared to Cinderella stories, with Marisa being a modern-day Cinderella who falls for a prince-like figure.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Ok movie, this is probably every maids dream. To meet a handsome rich man that will sweep her off her feet.
Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. Jennifer Lopez pretty much carries this movie, despite all the great characters created to prod her further in the story, to include Bob Hoskins. He was good, not phenomenal, but I miss ...