My favorite Jennifer Lopez movies are Selena, Enough, and Shall We Dance? But now I am happy to add Marry Me to that list. As entertainment goes, this offering wowed me. I’m an incurable romantic, so the pairing of Lopez and Owen Wilson pleased me. And getting to see the ultra-talented Lopez sing and dance on screen made me very happy indeed.

But that’s not all. Throw in amusing Sarah Silverman as the leading man’s buddy as well as adorable Chloe Coleman as his daughter and that sealed the deal for me. Also impressive is the feeling of the movie. It’s so warm and cozy when not showcasing the music star’s hectic life. Watch for a beautiful scene when the co-stars are listening to “If Ever I Would Leave You” from the musical Camelot. (Ahhh! Be still my heart.)  

A math teacher and music star

look at each other from afar.

He’s at concert and she sees him.

“Marry Me,” she shouts on a whim.

Emotional, about to cry,

the star is counting on this guy

    to help her through a real bad patch

      although they don’t look like a match.

Owen Wilson and J-Lo click.

They play the couple in this flick.

Their ups and downs are fun to see.

We love them in this new movie.

Choosing Wilson for co-star here

is a decision we can cheer.

         He makes us laugh and care throughout.

       He fits his role. There is no doubt.

J-Lo dances and also sings.

 Her costumes shine with sparkly things.

Her acting charms us from the start,

as superstar with a big heart.

Part of the fun in Marry Me involves the math students Wilson’s character teaches. It’s refreshing to see how they respond to his unusual methods. Their enthusiasm about the yearly Math Competition is catching. As a former teacher, I wanted to stand up and cheer them on! And watching J-Lo interact with these youngsters is priceless. 

Two other actors caught my eye. Maluma really gets into the groove as a music superstar and cheating fiancé, and John Bradley won me over as J-Lo’s caring manager.

Musical numbers look exciting. And J-Lo, as always, gives her all. FULL DISCLOSURE: Because of my hearing loss, I couldn’t hear much of J-Lo’s dialogue. But I knew what she was saying in every scene because of her body language and emotional facial expressions. Now that’s acting!

My conclusion is short and sweet. Even if you are not a fan of Owen Wilson or Jennifer Lopez, take a chance on Marry Me.        .

(Released by Universal Pictures and Peacock. Rated “PG-13” ) 

Director: Kat Coiro

Writers: John Rogers, Tami Sagher, Harper Dill

Based on graphic novel by Bobby Crosby

Music: John Debney