Jersey Girl I think is an average movie. Definitely not one of my favorites, but at the same time not the worst movie I've ever seen. The plot of the movie is well thought out and is a good idea for a movie. Ben Affleck who plays Ollie Trinke is a Manhattan music publicist. He later meets the girl of his dreams and she becomes pregnant. However, his life completely changes when she dies while giving birth. He moves back in with his father in New Jersey to raise his daughter, Gertie, by himself. This movie has emotion and drama, but also comedy at the same time. This film is heartwarming because of the way Ollie Trinke steps up to be the best dad he can be. He really ends up caring for his daughter after getting thrown a curve ball of becoming a single dad. This would be a great family movie.

Typical Kevin Smith movies are full of parody and slapstick involving comic book skits and super hero references, however after many years I decided to watch this little known 2004 gem titled "Jersey Girl". And I must say that Kevin hit the jackpot with this picture it's heartfelt and has a touching story about life and love, plus I'm a little partial to Jersey girls they are the best lovers in my opinion! Featuring Hollywood star Ben Affleck who stars as Ollie a big New York city publicist who all of a sudden one day has his life to take a big unexpected twist after becoming a single dad in a tragic way the cocky and stubborn Ollie finds himself fired and living back at his New Jersey neighborhood home with his middle class dad the funny and now late legend George Carlin. In a good and heartfelt twist Ollie meets a sexy educated and sophisticated video store clerk played by Liv Tyler and this makes Ollie rethink things and he rediscovers that life, family and love is the most important thing! Also nice eye candy scene of Liv Tyler sporting a purple bra in the shower! Overall heartfelt film that proves work and jobs take a backseat to love and family.

What the hell were the critics thinking when they gave this film negative reviews at the time?

Jersey Girl is a charming, heartfelt and very emotional....I won't even call it a comedy as it really feels more like a drama in a lot of parts.

There are loads of incredibly well played scenes which blend 'fish out of water', 'rom-com' and even 'buddy movie' at times. It's well written as you would expect from Smith, but the directing is where the film comes in to its own, and of course it helps when you have talent like the brilliant George Carlin on board and Ben Affleck makes a really good lead as he's shown in Smith's previous films.

There are scenes in this film which just boil so effortlessly from calm and cold to scalding hot and trust me, they hit you right in the feels. Raquel Castro as seven year old Gertie is one of the sweetest screen girls you'll ever see and her personalty and wit will make you fall in love with her after only a few scenes.

This is a great film to watch with a loved one and a glass or five of wine, or even just on your own if you want a very emotional, sweet and feelgood experience.

It's so depressing to know that Smith was really affected by the negative reviews of this film which are TOTALLY undeserved, and just goes to show that you should NEVER listen to critics. EVER!

Fantastic film!