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Is Gigli (2003) Really That Bad? (Yes..It's Way Worse) | Movie Review

Is Gigli (2003) Really That Bad? (Yes..It's Way Worse) | Movie Review

Update: 2025-12-12
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The legend is true. We watched the infamous 2003 bomb "Gigli" so you don't have to, and the reality is somehow worse than the reputation. Starring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the peak of "Bennifer" mania, this Martin Brest-directed disaster is a baffling mix of mob thriller, offensive rom-com, and unintentional comedy.

In this episode, we break down:

  • The cringeworthy plot of a hitman trying to "convert" a lesbian mob enforcer (J.Lo).

  • The controversial and poorly handled portrayal of an intellectually disabled character by Justin Bartha.

  • How studio interference ruined the director's vision, creating a tonally insane mess.

  • Whether this movie truly killed J.Lo's film career and ended Martin Brest's.

  • The random, inexplicable cameos from Al Pacino and Christopher Walken.

We answer the question: Is Gigli a so-bad-it's-good classic, or just a painful, offensive relic of 2003? The answer might surprise you (but probably not).

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Is Gigli (2003) Really That Bad? (Yes..It's Way Worse) | Movie Review

Is Gigli (2003) Really That Bad? (Yes..It's Way Worse) | Movie Review

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