‘Second Act’: Harmlessly charming, but Jennifer Lopez makes it work

Jennifer Lopez in 'Second Act.' Photo: Filepic

In many ways, Hollywood proper – meaning here The Movies – has never fully figured out what to do with Jennifer Lopez.

There is a sharp divide between the polished imperiousness of her persona as a pop singer and the more casual, approachable presentation she puts across in interviews and late-night appearances, and her film roles have often struggled with how to bridge that gap.