The Back-up Plan

The Back-up Plan (2010)

  • 19% of critics liked it
    (139 reviews)

  • 46% of users liked it
    (133,794 ratings)

A romantic comedy centered on a woman who conceives twins through artificial insemination, only to meet the man of her dreams on the very same day.

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PG-13,
Directed By
Written By
Kate Angelo
Genres
Comedy, Romance
In Theaters
Apr 23, 2010 Wide
CBS Films

Critic Reviews

  • Cath Clarke, Time Out

    If this is a comeback, let's hope J-Lo's got something else up her sleeve.

  • Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out New York

    Why call it a movie when it's really more of an extended, cutesy TV episode that ought to come with a laugh track and a vibrator?

  • A.O. Scott, At the Movies

    The premise was novel enough that I found it sweet and charming.

  • Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

    Lopez does a fine job mortifying herself in pursuit of physical humor.

  • Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News

    It's no big surprise that Lopez can still get laughs; she has a relaxed way with the camera that has mellowed and ripened over the years.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Alexis N


    The only reason I ended up watching this was because it was the only thing on Showtime. I'm actually thought it was fun and cute. Alex O'Loughlin is such a babe.. too bad his costar was Jennifer Lopez.

  • Bethany M


    Was much better than I expected. Actually one of my favourite chick flicks and I never thought I'd say that about this film until the ending. The ending was quite funny and left me with a smile on my face. It also helps that Alex O'Loughlin is absolutely gorgeous too look at… More

  • Nicki M


    I could totally pan this, but it would be way too easy. So first of all, the things I liked about it: the cute dog on wheels, the hilarious father of 3 in the park, Jlo's sharp tounged best friend. What I hated about it: everything else. First of all, stupid unrealistic story… More

  • Dean M


    Hilarious and sometimes ridiculous romantic-comedy about beautiful Jennifer Lopez as Zoe, who's biological clock is pounding and decides with her bad luck with men to go ahead with artificial insemination. This movie is funny, a bit touching, and a family tale about trusting the… More

  • Thomas J


    Ok... warning... I will be honest in a crude way - this movie is like masturbating with a cheese-grater... any pleasure is drowned by the pain. I think it was written by a junior high kid, directed by a high schooler and produced with some rich college kid's trust fund money.… More

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