Standard fare, but....

Rating: 7/10 (14 August 2006)

this is an okay movie, especially if you are in need of something light (I hate to say a "feel-good" movie).
Richard Gere is good, although it is sort of a surprise to see the years added to his age; Susan Sarandon is also an added plus. JLo is not really the main focus, and the side-story of Gere's passing interest in her is never developed.
Stanley Tucci is very amusing as the uptight estate lawyer with a penchant for ballroom dancing (Reminded me of "Strictly Ballroom" from the early 90's).
Basically, the film does not have many surprises, may have been nice had it ended with a twist (i.e. Gere does something spontaneous). The scene with the red rose and him in the tux is reminiscent of "An Officer and a Gentleman" circa 1983.
It would be somewhat disappointing, if the director actually did focus groups with American audiences, and this is what they prefer. Overall though, you will get a few laughs; at least this film has a positive message, and there was no gratuitous violence.