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This Is Me…Now: A Love Story (2024): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story (2024) movie poster

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story is a 2024 music musical directed by Dave Meyers, starring Jennifer Lopez as Artist, Ben Affleck and Fat Joe. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes and earned $3,739 worldwide. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
76%
worldwide gross
$3.7K
Echo Score
58
Metascore
61
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This Is Me…Now: A Love Story (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 5m (65 min)
Director
Dave Meyers
Genres
Music , Musical
Original language
English
Studio
Freenjoy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is This Is Me…Now: A Love Story About?

The premise of This Is Me…Now: A Love Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Jennifer Lopez presents a deeply personal musical journey exploring themes of love, vulnerability, and transformation. Directed by Dave Meyers, the film blends mythological storytelling with introspective healing, offering a unique cinematic experience that accompanies her latest studio album.

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story Themes & Keywords

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  • pop musical
  • reference to taurus the constellation
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  • taurus the astrological sign
  • reference to leo the astrological sign
  • reference to a zodiac sign
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Cast & crew

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story Cast & Characters

Jennifer Lopez leads the cast as Artist, with Ben Affleck as Rex Stone, Biker and Fat Joe as Therapist. Directed by Dave Meyers; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in This Is Me…Now: A Love Story

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From the director

More from Dave Meyers

More films directed by Dave Meyers, best-rated first: The Hitcher, This Is Me…Now, The Keys of Christmas and Foolish.

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Ratings

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave This Is Me…Now: A Love Story 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic. Our Echo Score gives it 58/100, strongest in art & craft (80) and weakest in story & flow (45).

58 /100

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story Echo Score Breakdown

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story delivers a mixed experience anchored by striking visual ambition but hindered by uneven elements. The film’s grand spectacle and bold visual design earn consistent applause, though its narrative and musical cohesion divide opinion. Performances range from engaging to self-indulgent, contributing to a fluctuating emotional impact. Ultimately, the project stands as an intriguing but inconsistent showcase of Jennifer Lopez’s creative aspirations.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 80

    Art & Craft emerges as the film’s strongest attribute, with numerous reviewers noting its vibrant production design, detailed set pieces, and careful editing. In terms of cinematography, the fantasy sequences and lavish color palettes are frequently praised for their ambition and polish. Occasional critiques point to a somewhat dated visual style in places, but the overall execution affirms a high degree of technical proficiency and spectacle.

  • Character & Emotion 55

    Character & Emotion presents a blend of genuine moments and uneven depth, reflecting divergent responses to Lopez’s performance. While some observers commend her nuanced portrayal and occasional self-deprecating humor, others find the emotional connection undercut by a script that feels thin or indulgent. In terms of chemistry, supporting cameos add variety but seldom deepen the core relationships. The net effect is a moderately engaging but inconsistent emotional portrait.

  • Story & Flow 45

    Story & Flow remains the most contested dimension, as many note a loosely structured, chaotic narrative that alternates between confessional fragments and thematic montages. Plot coherence is often sacrificed for stylistic flair, resulting in uneven pacing and moments that feel more like music videos than a unified film. A few critics appreciate the intentional chaos as reflective of the subject, but overall the storyline lacks the clarity and engagement expected of a cohesive feature.

  • Sensory Experience 60

    Sensory Experience receives mixed responses, balancing laudatory remarks on the vibrant soundtrack and precise sound design against criticisms of uninspired songwriting. The musical numbers are lauded for ambitious choreography and atmospheric scoring, though several observers describe the songs themselves as over-produced and lacking originality. Visual and aural elements generally cohere to create an immersive atmosphere, even when individual aspects of the soundtrack feel underdeveloped.

  • Rewatch Factor 50

    Rewatch Factor is modest, as the film’s visual spectacle and bold moments may reward a second viewing but its narrative inconsistency curtails lasting appeal. Fans of Lopez’s music and style may revisit key sequences for their production value, while others may find the loose structure discouraging. The film offers intermittent charm and impressive imagery, but the absence of a tight storyline and polished musical hooks limits broader replay value.

Plot

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story Plot Summary

What happens in This Is Me…Now: A Love Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Alida and Taroo is a storied Puerto Rican legend about two lovers fated to be apart due to the animosity between their tribes. This tale profoundly impacts the views of the Artist (Jennifer Lopez) on love and relationships. In the legend, Alida and Taroo conceal their affection until Alida’s father discovers their secret, compelling her to wed a suitor from her own tribe. Desperate for salvation, Alida beseeches the Gods, who transform her into a vibrant red flower. In turn, Taroo pleads for help and becomes a hummingbird to search for Alida.

Full summary

The whole story of This Is Me…Now: A Love Story, scene by scene

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Box office

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story Box Office

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story grossed $3,739 worldwide.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.7K

International
$3.7K
Videos

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 1 featurette.

Official Trailer
  • Teaser Teaser
  • Featurette Anatomy of a Scene with Jennifer Lopez
Quiz

How Well Do You Know This Is Me…Now: A Love Story?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What ancient Puerto Rican legend heavily influences Artist's views on love?

Details

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Hummingbird” and “This Is Me... Now: A Love Story”.

Also known as
  • Hummingbird
  • This Is Me... Now: A Love Story
  • 这就是我
  • This Is Me Now
  • This Is Me… Now
  • This Is Me... Now: Uma História de Amor
  • This is Me Now ディス・イズ・ミー…ナウ
  • This Is Me…Now - Una storia d'amore
  • 디스 이즈 미... 나우: 러브 스토리
  • 这就是现在的我
  • This Is Me…Now: Una historia de amor
  • This is me...Now
+7 more
  • ดิส อิส มี นาว เรื่องราวความรัก
  • 這就是現在的我
  • Asta sunt eu…acum
  • Tohle jsem já... Teď
  • Tai aš... Dabar
  • Это я. Сейчас
  • This Is Me…Now 這就是現在的我

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FAQ

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of This Is Me…Now: A Love Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is This Is Me…Now: A Love Story?

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

When was This Is Me…Now: A Love Story released?

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story was released on February 16, 2024.

Who directed This Is Me…Now: A Love Story?

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story was directed by Dave Meyers.

More films by Dave Meyers

Who is in the cast of This Is Me…Now: A Love Story?

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story stars Jennifer Lopez as Artist, Ben Affleck as Rex Stone, Biker and Fat Joe as Therapist, among 20 credited actors.

How much did This Is Me…Now: A Love Story make at the box office?

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story grossed $3,739 worldwide.

How is This Is Me…Now: A Love Story rated?

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story has 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic, 54% on TMDB and 1.9/5 on Letterboxd.

Does This Is Me…Now: A Love Story have a post-credit scene?

No. This Is Me…Now: A Love Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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