Jennifer Lopez's Middling Netflix Rom-Com
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Netflix’s Office Romance centers on two workaholic colleagues, Jackie (Jennifer Lopez) and Daniel (Brett Goldstein), whose intense dedication to their jobs shapes their awkward romantic relationship.
- The film portrays a culture where work is not just a necessity but a passion, with characters embracing long hours and office life as central to their identity, which can feel both earnest and dispiriting.
- Despite some humorous supporting performances, particularly from Betty Gilpin and Jodie Whittaker, the main romantic chemistry between Lopez and Goldstein falls flat, lacking the spark expected in a rom-com.
- The movie’s restraint in depicting physical intimacy contrasts with its raunchy dialogue, leading to a disconnect between the script’s intentions and its execution.
- Ultimately, Office Romance emphasizes a love for work over traditional romance, culminating in a conclusion where professional commitment overshadows personal connection, which may not resonate with all viewers.