Jennifer Lopez praises ‘True Romance’ cast during Brett Goldstein podcast appearance
The star described the movie as unforgettable because of its unique characters
Jennifer Lopez has opened up about her unexpected admiration for the 1993 crime romance film True Romance, admitting the movie’s unusual characters left a lasting impression on her.
The actress and singer discussed the film during an appearance on her Office Romance co-star Brett Goldstein’s podcast Films to be Buried With, where she answered a question about a movie she found attractive despite feeling conflicted about it.
When Goldstein asked Lopez to name “a film you found arousing that you weren’t sure you should,” she immediately brought up True Romance.
Lopez praised the film’s memorable cast and its collection of complicated characters, describing the movie as filled with “seedy” personalities that still managed to be captivating.
“There are all these very seedy characters in the movie,” Lopez said.
She highlighted Christian Slater’s role as Clarence Worley, a record store worker who experiences visions of Elvis Presley, played by Val Kilmer, while also praising Patricia Arquette’s performance as Alabama Whitman.
Lopez described Arquette’s character as a “hooker with a heart of gold,” calling her performance especially compelling.
The singer-actress continued to praise the entire cast, saying the performances were powerful enough to make even morally complicated characters fascinating.
“All of them were so incredibly f---ing good in this movie,” Lopez said.
She also reflected on the emotional and visual impact of Arquette’s character, noting that the film’s portrayal of its characters was part of what made it memorable.
“It's crazy, that movie,” Lopez said.
True Romance, written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Tony Scott, has remained a cult favourite since its release, known for its distinctive style, intense performances and unconventional love story.
Lopez is currently starring alongside Goldstein in Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy Office Romance, directed by Ol Parker and co-written by Goldstein and Joe Kelly.
