Just finished reading the novel and her character as described on the novel called for a much tougher looking babe than J Lo. Back in those days, they could have gone for a Linda Fiorentino-type, or even better : Joanna Cassidy, but Jay-Lo ... Nahhh ... Didn't believe for a second that she could be a tough US Marshall ...
shareI really like this movie and I really like J-Lo in it too. But I have to agree that her level of toughness doesn't match up with what she is expected to do.
Can you imagine entering that house near the end without back-up? She is in Detroit in mid-winter without a warm coat too. Unprepared.
"Back in those days" Joanna Cassidy was 53 years old in 1998 and 16 years older than Clooney when the film was released.
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Lopez was perfectly cast here and excelled in a film that's nigh-on perfect in every area. No matter what Clooney, Lopez or Soderbergh have or will go on to achieve in the movies, this film will always be a highlight and works so well because of every ingredient.
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I agree she was miscast, but mostly because there was zero chemistry between her and Clooney. Her accent and demeanor is just too urban to fit with Clooney, I felt nothing between them.
shareThen you're in the minority thinking this, because one of this movie's foremost assets is the chemistry between Clooney and Lopez.
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In what word did they have zero chemistry?
My favorite New York moments:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ0Sqmnle6Y
Sandra Bullock was considered for the Karen Sisco role but the director did not think she was right for it.
The actress Catherine Keener who played magician's assistant Adele was going to get the Karen Sisco role before J-Lo came on board.
I have never liked J-Lo but she does okay in this film. Sorry for the death by faint praise, if you will.
I think that Carla Gugino the actress who played KS in the short lived (10 episodes) TV series was decent.
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I think Jlo did a good job in this and thank good they didnt choose Sandra B, cause she could never ever play a tough cop in her life and she cant play much of anything either...only roles she can manage is retarded bimbo stalkin chicks, like in All about Steve...she is worthless, but Jlo did a fine job, im very satisfied with her in this movie as Karen Sisco. I also thinks she had an awsome chemistry with Clooney...i totally buyed their "in and out" relationship.
shareI loved Jennifer Lopez in this movie. I thought there was great chemistry between her and Clooney, are you serious? Someone said Joanna Cassidy?? Ick.
It was fun to watch, sexy, funny. Too bad more people didn't catch it.
This movie demonstrates that given the right role JLo is a fine actress with serious charisma. Miscast? Laughable!🐭
shareLinda Hamilton = perfectly cast Karen Sisco
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