Gigli

Gigli is a 2003 American romantic comedy crime film written, co-produced, and directed by Martin Brest.

Gigli is a 2003 American romantic comedy crime film written, co-produced, and directed by Martin Brest. The film stars Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez as criminals whose kidnapping assignment becomes complicated when they are forced to work together. Released by Columbia Pictures, the film is widely remembered as a major commercial failure and is often discussed in relation to its poor box office performance and critical reception.

Plot

The story follows low-level mobster Larry Gigli, who is ordered to kidnap the brother of a federal prosecutor. The job becomes more complicated when he is supervised by Ricki, another criminal assigned to monitor him.

Cast

The principal cast includes Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, and Justin Bartha, with Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, and Lainie Kazan in supporting roles.

Production and release

Martin Brest wrote, co-produced, and directed the film. It was released in 2003 in the United States and distributed by Columbia Pictures. The film has a runtime of about 121 minutes.

Reception

The film is widely remembered as a major commercial failure and is often discussed in relation to its poor box office performance and critical reception.