‘Office Romance’ review: Oh, great — another lousy Jennifer Lopez rom-com

Nypost · Jun 04, 2026 · 764 words · By Johnny Oleksinski

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Add The New York Post on Google movie review OFFICE ROMANCE Running time: 94 minutes.

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Rated R (graphic nudity, sexual material, language throughout).

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Claim 1: “his AirCruz boss Peter (Bradley Whitford...)”

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Claim 2: “another job-focused person arrives in the form of Daniel (Brett Goldstein)”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm that Brett Goldstein plays a character named Daniel in 'Office Romance', although he is confirmed to star in the film.

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Claim 3: “Lopez’s latest love-challenged lead is Jackie Cruz, the powerful CEO of an airline called AirCruz that she founded with her father, Jack.”

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Multiple independent sources (Wikipedia, AOL, and movie streaming sites) confirm that Jennifer Lopez plays Jackie Cruz, the CEO of AirCruz in the movie 'Office Romance'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Office Romance is a 2026 American romantic comedy film directed by Ol Parker, written by Brett Goldstein and Joe Kelly and starring Jennifer Lopez and Goldstein. Iron-fisted President and CEO of Air …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_Romance_(2026_film)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981), also known by her nickname J.Hud, is an American singer, actress, producer, and talk show host. Having received numerous accolades for her work in musi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Hudson

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jennifer Lopez has starred in over forty feature films during a career that spans four decades as an actor and a producer. She is the highest-paid Latina actress in Hollywood, and was one of the highe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Lopez_filmography

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Claim 4: “His honest, rough-around-the-edges TV persona from “Ted Lasso””

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Claim 5: “The script by Goldstein and Joe Kelly”

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Claim 6: “Most of the movie, directed by Ol Parker”

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Claim 7: “Lopez has repeatedly and unsuccessfully tried over the past decade to return to the era of “Maid in Manhattan” and “Monster-In-Law” by starring in a string of mostly hopped-up duds: “Second Act,” “Marry Me,” “Shotgun Wedding” and now “Office Romance.””

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The claim lists several movies starring Jennifer Lopez. While the provided evidence for this specific claim is general, the overall evidence set (including Wikipedia and other search results) confirms her role in 'Office Romance' and her general filmography. The specific list of 'duds' is a critical opinion, but the factual claim of her starring in these films is supported by the context of her career and the specific mention of 'Office Romance'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Lopez is regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of her time, credited with breaking barriers for Latino Americans in Hollywood and helping propel the Latin pop movement in music. She is …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Lopez

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 1, 2025 · How many celebrities named Jennifer can you think of? The famous Jennifers below have many different professions, including notable actors named Jennifer, famous musicians named Jenny, a…
https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-named-jennifer/cel…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jennifer Shrader Maroney (née Lawrence, [2] born August 15, 1990) is an American actress and producer. She has starred in both action film franchises and independent dramas, and her films have grossed…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Lawrence

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Claim 8: “Rated R (graphic nudity, sexual material, language throughout).”

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Multiple independent sources (IMDb, Common Sense Media, and a movie review) confirm the R rating and the specific reasons: graphic nudity, sexual material, and language.

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web search NEUTRAL — Rated R for sexual material, language throughout, and graphic nudity. Sex & Nudity: Moderate.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33397980/parentalguide/

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 12, 2026 ... Raunchy jokes, language, graphic nudity in funny romcom. Read Common Sense Media's Office Romance review, age rating, and parents guide.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/office-romanc…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 4, 2026 ... Running time: 94 minutes. Rated R (graphic nudity, sexual material, language throughout). On Netflix. As Jennifer Lopez makes her entrance ...
https://nypost.com/2026/06/04/entertainment/office-romance-r…

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Claim 9: “He’s played by Edward James Olmos”

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Multiple sources (IMDb, Wikipedia, and cast lists) confirm Edward James Olmos plays the character Jack Cruz in 'Office Romance'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Edward James Olmos (born February 24, 1947) is an American actor and director. He is best known for his roles as Detective Gaff in Blade Runner (1982) and its sequel Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Lieutena…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_James_Olmos

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colin James Farrell (; born 31 May 1976) is an Irish actor. A leading man in blockbusters and independent films since the 2000s, he has received various accolades, including three Golden Globe Awards,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Farrell

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Claim 10: “the HR director played by “Veep” actor Tony Hale”

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Claim 11: “Running time: 94 minutes.”

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The running time of 94 minutes is explicitly mentioned in a movie review from 'seemayo'. While other sources describe the film, this specific detail is corroborated by the review text provided in the evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Romance and romantic love encompass a number of ideas about love, which are interrelated for historical and cultural reasons: passionate feelings of attraction—a mental state of "being in love", with…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Romance (Romance X) is a 1999 French arthouse film written and directed by Catherine Breillat. It stars Caroline Ducey, Rocco Siffredi, Sagamore Stévenin and François Berléand. According to Breillat, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance_(1999_film)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Spanish (español) or Castilian (castellano) is a Romance language of the Indo-European language family that evolved from the Vulgar Latin spoken on the Iberian Peninsula of Europe. It originated in th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_language

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Claim 12: “One supporting actor who is not wasted is Betty Gilpin as an AirCruz staffer named Sydney”

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Claim 13: “The “This Is Me… Now” singer is demonstrably obsessed with what she was then.”

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Wikipedia explicitly confirms that 'This Is Me... Now' is the ninth studio album by Jennifer Lopez.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This Is Me... Now is the ninth studio album by American singer Jennifer Lopez. It was released on February 16, 2024, via Nuyorican Productions and BMG Rights Management, marking her first release unde…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_Me..._Now

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This Is Me... Now: A Love Story is a 2024 American romantic drama musical film and visual accompaniment to Jennifer Lopez's ninth studio album, This Is Me... Now (2024). Directed by Dave Meyers and wr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_Me..._Now:_A_Love_Stor…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This Is Me... Then is the third studio album by American singer Jennifer Lopez. It was released on November 25, 2002, by Epic Records. Prior to its release, Lopez began a high-profile relationship wit…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_Me..._Then

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Claim 14: “Lopez, by the way, is now far better suited to less fizzy roles, such as the strong mom in “Unstoppable.””

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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and TikTok/News reports, confirm Jennifer Lopez starred in the movie 'Unstoppable' (2024).

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web search NEUTRAL — Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and businesswoman.Now: A Love Story and Atlas (both 2024), and received praise for her supporting roles in Unstoppable (2024) an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Lopez

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web search NEUTRAL — #Unstoppable #unstoppablemovie #WilliamGoldenberg #cinema Jennifer Lopez Stars in Unstoppable Movie.Discover the inspiring story of resilience in Unstoppable, starring Jennifer Lopez. In theaters on D…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/jennifer-lopez-role-in-unsto…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jennifer Lopez has reason to celebrate. On Monday, Jan.Unstoppable follows the real-life story of Robles, a wrestler who was born with only one leg and won the 2011 NCAA wrestling championship in the …
https://www.aol.com/jennifer-lopez-celebrates-unstoppable-be…

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Claim 15: “Daniel’s sister Lizzy (Jodie Whittaker)”

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Claim 16: “the seventies song “I Believe In Miracles” by Hot Chocolate... plays”

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Only the 'seemayo' review mentions the specific song 'I Believe In Miracles' by Hot Chocolate playing in the movie. Other sources confirm the song exists but not its presence in this specific film.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "I Don't Believe In Miracles" is a song by British singer Sinitta, released in September 1988 by Fanfare Records as the first single from her second album, Wicked (1989). The song was written and prod…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Don't_Believe_in_Miracles_(S…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The "Miracle on Ice" was an ice hockey game during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. It was played between the hosting United States and the Soviet Union on February 22, 1980, during …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_on_Ice

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — I Believe in Miracles may refer to: I Believe in Miracles (film), a 2015 British film "I Believe in Miracles", a 1973 song by The Jackson Sisters. "I Believe in Miracles", a song by the Ramones from …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Believe_in_Miracles

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Claim 17: “On Netflix.”

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Multiple independent sources (The Mirror, Condé Nast Traveller UK, and Reelgood) confirm the movie is available on Netflix.

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web search NEUTRAL — Office Romance is Netflix’s latest original film that’s a must-watch for rom-com enthusiasts and is led by two of the biggest stars of the moment.What happens in Office Romance? View 4 Images. It's pe…
https://www.mirror.co.uk/film/when-office-romance-netflix-ca…

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web search NEUTRAL — We had a lovely time there, and it makes the movie just more. Bigger and more romantic,” director Ol Parker said.Office Romance is available to stream on Netflix now. This article was originally publi…
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/jlos-latest-rom-com-office-…

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web search NEUTRAL — 'Office Romance' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere. Currently, Office Romance is available in the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. United Kingdom. Netflix with Ads, Netflix.. Australia.
https://reelgood.com/au/movie/office-romance-2026

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