Kevin Smith doesn’t think that the Gigli’s flop at the box office will affect Jersey Girl, the “other” Ben and J-Lo film slated for a February release:
As far as all this worrying about what this weekend’s “Gigli” reception means for “Jersey Girl”… well, don’t waste your energy. We’re gonna be fine (more than fine, I think). Apples and oranges. Shit, apples and blowjobs, really. No further prognostication necessary. I know it’s a hot topic this weekend for obvious reasons, but lest we (or rather, I) have to endure all this nail-biting speculation for the next eight months, let’s curb it now. Whatever’s gonna happen’s gonna happen. If it’s any consolation, I’m not sweating it. I’ve seen “JG” with audiences. I know all the stuff regarding the release plans for the flick that we (or rather, I) don’t talk about here (or anywhere). And while I’m sorry that “Gigli” didn’t do better this weekend, it’s critical reaction and B.O. take won’t have the slightest effect on “Jersey Girl”. Take my word for it.
I’m glad Kevin’s so optimistic, cause the rest of us sure know better. Even the stars seem to realize that their partnership is bad news.
I feel bad for Kevin Smith. Really, I do. He didn’t know that Jen and Ben were an item when he cast them in Jersey Girl, on Ben’s recommendation. For this I blame Ben Affleck, because what kind of a “friend” lets their buddy cast a movie without being up-front about his relationship to his co-star?
Not that this will matter at opening weekend though. Kevin deserves better.