J Lo Hypnotizes Theater Goers

August 6, 2007

Jennifer Lopez has been in LA promoting El Cantante and even though the movie didn't crack the top ten grossing films in its opening weekend, it is considered a box office success. The movie brought in $3.3 million which is even less than LL's disaster film from last weekend, however, it is playing on so few screens and the actual average per screen was the 4th highest (behind Bourne, Simpsons and Becoming Jane). This is great news for Jennifer and Marc who put their heart and soul into this project. So along with her fabulous marriage and her successful business empire, J Lo can now be proud of her opening weekend box office numbers - even if $3.3 seems low.

View 4 Photos ›

Flynet

Jennifer Lopez El Cantante

68 Comments

annamari 5 years 41 weeks

she looks great altough I'd never wear her dress.

Le Etiana 5 years 41 weeks

Not liking the dress, it hurts my eyes but I could forgive the pattern if it wasn't so short. I think it's wayyyyyyyy too short on her and doesn't flatter her otherwise nice legs. Her hair and make-up look impeccable as usual.

Artemis 5 years 41 weeks

Nadioz, thanks for posting the reviews. I was curious to see what the critics thought of her performance, and although I am sure there are many who are negative, some apparently thought she was good as well. Personally, I like seeing her on the screen althogh her latest movies have been too crap to watch. I wish she would return to more serious/dramatic roles.

Jacqui 5 years 41 weeks

To me, seeing as I don't get headaches or go blind from patterns too easily, the problem with this dress is that the black trimming makes it look cheap - as does the length and the fact that it is not very well fitted. And no, not nice legs.

pink_magnetism 5 years 41 weeks

Crazy dress!

pink_magnetism 5 years 41 weeks

Crazy dress!

demeter 5 years 41 weeks

I love her. She always looks stunning!

mavo 5 years 41 weeks

I love hot haters still continue to ignore the reviews of Jennifer's performance, and still label it a complete disaster and travesty. Once a hater, always a hater.

Dubn8tr 5 years 41 weeks

That dress does her bottom half no favors. Cute shoes though. I think she's a pretty gal when she has the right hair/makeup/wardrobe people. The only movie of hers that I really enjoyed was Selena. Everything else sucks eggs.

Dubn8tr 5 years 41 weeks

That dress does her bottom half no favors. Cute shoes though. I think she's a pretty gal when she has the right hair/makeup/wardrobe people.The only movie of hers that I really enjoyed was Selena. Everything else sucks eggs.

vinnie 5 years 41 weeks

that dress is giving me a seizure!

conanho 5 years 41 weeks

looking at j.lo made me instantly nauseous...i wonder how much of that had to do with the dress.

c0rkie 5 years 41 weeks

ook blinding............

c0rkie 5 years 41 weeks

ook blinding............

ispyemo 5 years 41 weeks

holy crap i just threw up a little in my mouth that dress is so intoxicating.

rubialala 5 years 41 weeks

I think this dress is too short for her age. Even though she looks good.

len1983 5 years 41 weeks

Gigli anyone? ahem... In spite of the fact that I will never see any of her movies or buy any of her music, I will say that she does look good.. After all, im not blind... That outfit is kinda scary, but overall, of course, she looks good.. I say this as an animal lover, because at least she isn't wearing fur this time..

ladybugrenee 5 years 41 weeks

shes turned into a stepford wife, really nobody now :(

nadioz 5 years 41 weeks

i's an independant movie what are you guys talking about ? 3m for 550 is really good the movie was made for only $15M. You guys should judge her performance after watching the movie not before. and BA4ever your'e wrong, you wanna know what many critics said about her performances ? here it his. Indeed, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony - two powerhouse entertainers - deliver professionally earnest, at times truly gritty, performances in their portrayal of salsa creator Héctor Lavoe and his wife, Puchi. Denver Post Film critic Still, as summer pop entertainment, "El Cantante" has a certain fizz, and the music is spectacular. And it provides yet another chance to marvel at Lopez, who as the neurotic, controlling, codependent but ultimately fiercely loving and loyal Puchi steals every scene she's in. Perhaps her roots as a dancer explain her incomparable command of her body, voice and emotional range. Working her native Bronx accent with an edge that could cut ice, she utterly commands the screen (and eclipses her husband), whether she's shaking her booty for a zoned-out "Hectah" or delivering a bravura version of the classic "I'm not going" soliloquy. A star isn't born in "El Cantante" as much as it's reconfirmed. She's still here, and she's still got it. Washington Post And as for Lopez, nothing in her previous work on screen prepares you for her role as Puchi, unsympathetic codependent of a sympathetic artist. Fearless is an overused adjective when it comes to actresses. But Lopez is fearless here. As Puchi she is unafraid to be hateful, unafraid to be greedy, unafraid to let the bitterness fly. Here is one measure of Lopez's chilling performance: The only other actress I can imagine playing it this way is Barbara Stanwyck. Philadelphia Inquirer And J-Lo really delivers the goods. I haven't always been a fan, but she makes this movie a must-see. Shaking her booty in backless gowns with balls of brass, a hornet's nest of hair by Westinghouse, oversize sunglasses and cherry red lipstick on fire, she is shockingly good. The music is unforgettable, but she brings a pulsating rhythm to El Cantante that is uniquely her own. NY Observer Puchi is not June Carter. She fights hard and is nobody's fool. She is a richly drawn character. Lopez is sensational. She has returned to acting. As producer, Jennifer Lopez chose the perfect director to bring Hector Lavoe's life and music to the screen. Ichaso presents the music as a celebration of sexuality and love of life. All the scenes are vivid and filled with an emotional charge. He has fashioned performances from Lopez and Anthony that are psychologically vibrant. This is more than a musical about the birth of Salsa, it is a stark look at a marriage destroyed by fame and drugs. FilmsInReview.com

nadioz 5 years 41 weeks

i's an independant movie what are you guys talking about ? 3m for 550 is really good the movie was made for only $15M. You guys should judge her performance after watching the movie not before. and BA4ever your'e wrong, you wanna know what many critics said about her performances ? here it his. Indeed, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony - two powerhouse entertainers - deliver professionally earnest, at times truly gritty, performances in their portrayal of salsa creator Héctor Lavoe and his wife, Puchi.Denver Post Film critic Still, as summer pop entertainment, "El Cantante" has a certain fizz, and the music is spectacular. And it provides yet another chance to marvel at Lopez, who as the neurotic, controlling, codependent but ultimately fiercely loving and loyal Puchi steals every scene she's in. Perhaps her roots as a dancer explain her incomparable command of her body, voice and emotional range. Working her native Bronx accent with an edge that could cut ice, she utterly commands the screen (and eclipses her husband), whether she's shaking her booty for a zoned-out "Hectah" or delivering a bravura version of the classic "I'm not going" soliloquy. A star isn't born in "El Cantante" as much as it's reconfirmed. She's still here, and she's still got it.Washington Post And as for Lopez, nothing in her previous work on screen prepares you for her role as Puchi, unsympathetic codependent of a sympathetic artist. Fearless is an overused adjective when it comes to actresses. But Lopez is fearless here. As Puchi she is unafraid to be hateful, unafraid to be greedy, unafraid to let the bitterness fly.Here is one measure of Lopez's chilling performance: The only other actress I can imagine playing it this way is Barbara Stanwyck.Philadelphia Inquirer And J-Lo really delivers the goods. I haven't always been a fan, but she makes this movie a must-see. Shaking her booty in backless gowns with balls of brass, a hornet's nest of hair by Westinghouse, oversize sunglasses and cherry red lipstick on fire, she is shockingly good. The music is unforgettable, but she brings a pulsating rhythm to El Cantante that is uniquely her own.NY Observer Puchi is not June Carter. She fights hard and is nobody's fool. She is a richly drawn character. Lopez is sensational. She has returned to acting.As producer, Jennifer Lopez chose the perfect director to bring Hector Lavoe's life and music to the screen. Ichaso presents the music as a celebration of sexuality and love of life. All the scenes are vivid and filled with an emotional charge. He has fashioned performances from Lopez and Anthony that are psychologically vibrant. This is more than a musical about the birth of Salsa, it is a stark look at a marriage destroyed by fame and drugs. FilmsInReview.com

lisjaka 5 years 41 weeks

The NY Time Critic didn’t like the movie, but said Marc’s musical performances are great.He felt people should buy the soundtrack and forget the movie

lisjaka 5 years 41 weeks

The NY Time Critic didn’t like the movie, but said Marc’s musical performances are great. He felt people should buy the soundtrack and forget the movie

dmblauren 5 years 41 weeks

i'm not surprised that nobody saw her film

margie 5 years 41 weeks

The dress makes me dizzy, nauseous...oh wait! It's not the dress it's JLo Bleh!

BA4ever 5 years 41 weeks

The only reason this movie was seen was because of the subject matter, and the fact that Marc is pretty good in it and can actually sing. All the reviews said she added nothing, and actually detracted because she did nothing for the character of Puchi except show off her clothes. One review said she "chewed the scenery", another said she turned it into a vehicle for herself. Has anyone heard anything about Bordertown - that got booed out of the Berlin Film Festival cause she was so awful and now no one will distribute it.That was about a serious and important problem. Critics there said the same thing - she took an important subject and trivialized it. You can admire her looks and clothes all you want - but make her stop trying to act.

Link Love

68 Comments

You Might Also Like