Gigli
Gigli

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Gigli

2003
Movie
122 min
English

Gigli is ordered to kidnap the psychologically challenged younger brother of a powerful federal prosecutor. When plans go awry, Gigli's boss sends in Ricki, a gorgeous free-spirited female gangster who has her own set of orders to assist with the kidnapping. But Gigli begins falling for the decidedly unavailable Ricki, which could be a hazard to his occupation.

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IMDb2.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes6%
Metacritic18/100
Google Users20%
Director: Martin BrestGenres: Crime, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A low-level mob enforcer, Larry Gigli, is tasked with kidnapping a federal witness's sister, whom he must keep safe and entertained. However, Gigli finds himself falling for the sister, who is a lesbian, and complicates the mission with his clumsy attempts at romance and his own insecurities. The situation escalates with the arrival of his mob boss's girlfriend, who adds another layer of chaos and danger.

Critical Reception

Gigli is overwhelmingly considered one of the worst films ever made, universally panned by critics and audiences alike for its nonsensical plot, terrible dialogue, and the miscasting of its leads. It was a massive box office bomb and became a cultural punchline.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely derided as a cinematic disaster, with critics citing a nonsensical plot and awful dialogue.

  • Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's performances were widely criticized as wooden and unbelievable.

  • The film's attempts at dark comedy and romance fell flat, resulting in awkward and uncomfortable viewing.

Google audience: Audiences universally hated 'Gigli', citing its ridiculous plot, poor acting, and lack of any redeeming qualities. Many viewers expressed disbelief that such a film was made and lamented the waste of talent involved.

Awards & Accolades

Winner of multiple Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Actor (Ben Affleck), Worst Actress (Jennifer Lopez), and Worst Director. It is frequently cited on 'worst films of all time' lists.

Fun Fact

The film famously underwent extensive re-shoots and editing, including significant changes to its plot and character arcs, in a desperate attempt to salvage it before its release, but these efforts were largely unsuccessful.

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