I don't know what's worse - the fact this author is reviewing a movie that is not even out yet, or creating an article based on non-sensical fluff with no real substance or goal in order to coat tail Aniston's ability to generate web traffic. So disgraceful and parasitic.

At the end of the day, your opinion on her acting talent is just one and subjective. There is plenty of other opinion on her acting chops that differ. Thus, my question - what is the POINT?

You opinion can be applied to a few other actresses in her genre. But why not dump it on Aniston because it generates you hits the easy way. Not much different from what you accuse Aniston of doing isn't it? Man, where is YOUR integrity? And people accuse Aniston of generating false PR? Please. This article clearly demonstrates you need her, more than she needs you.

I totally agree with you. She seems to be taking pot shots at Aniston and I don't understand why.

I absolutely love and agree with this review!!!

This is the classic story of an actress / human being who just rides on her easiest assets and never raises the bar an inch for an instant!

Let me tell you a true story: I have a friend who was trying to make it in the media in NYC at the same time Jennifer Aniston was trying out her acting career before she headed west to Hollywood. My friend let J.A. live with her rent free for over two years because she took pity on her and was at least making enough to pay her bills - which J.A. was not... well, years later J.A. makes it thanks to "Friends". It happens that my friend went out west to Hollywood for an event in honor of another friend of hers.

She thought, Hey, I'll look up Jen and maybe we can catch up. Aniston recognized her, knew exactly who she was and what she had done for her and all she had to say was - why don't you just get yourself a hotel room and I'll catch you another time. Blew her off completely - and my friend says this is what she has heard from all J.A.'s "old friends" who knew her on the way up and helped her selflessly when she was seriously struggling and almost gave up long long ago.

What does all this mean - she's not who you want to think she is, she is not one to go out of her way for anyone but herself, she's a user, one-way, and not of good character... and it shows by the way she won't take a chance or a risk with her career... she is a fake and a phony.

I just wish these entertainment "journalists" would proofread their fluff articles before they submit them.  I mean seriously, "Actress can only COST on her golden girl looks and likability so long."  Ms. Bunting can only "coast" on her very limited writing skills for so long.

I'm a 60 something woman that likes fluff. Light comedy is entertaining to me and i can see ugly all the time cute it good

Actually, I was thinking how all of Aniston's movies are pretty much the same. I quite watching them, because they are all basically the same. She needs to do something different that shows she can really act and has substance.

Sarah D. Bunting needs to become a real journalist and at least see a film first before trashing a movie, (unless she's just "riding on her easiest asset, and jumping on the tabloid bandwagon of writing about Jen Aniston just to get hits"). Her little "mean girl" piece on Jennifer just shows what can happen when you fall by the wayside in the newsroom.

Sarah B needs to find her talent and get a real career, at least Jen has one (and she does, she's turning out movies that do sell, she keeps getting scripts and she keeps making the Forbes list every year, she will still be a fixture in Hollywood for a long time to come)

This garbage could have easily been written for half of Hollywood...none of these "A-list" actors have arrived either...they all leave something to be desired, even the one's that have Oscars. This business is a crapshoot at best and actors are never guaranteed that every role that they pick is going to be considered a stellar performance or that every movie will be a hit with the audience, even if it is a big, intense drama.

@dwightmlee...get over it already, there was probably a very good reason why she would not date you or look your way...so stop hating

Aniston's mistake is that she has stuck to broad comedy and filled the "girlfriend/wife" role never breaking out of the Friends mold next for her is a movie playing Miley Cyrus's mother, she should have followed in the footsteps of Sally Field who made the transition from TV sitcoms to comedies to Oscar winning performances and back to television seemlessly because she used her relatabliity as a tool...she has gotten more than her share of accolades for the two risky roles that she took the Good Girl and Derailed and neither performance is really that memorable.

maybe that why brad left her, he know she was fake and had no substance.

maybe she thought the only thing she had to do to make brad happy was stand in the middle of the floor and play with her hair.

duh

Hey, Sarah. Maybe you should actually first watch the movie before carelessly dismissing it as "B- fare." Was it a slow news day for you? It's reckless journalism to try to influence the opinions of others before you have the facts straight. And, as a woman, I am surprised that you jump on the "Jen is too old for these roles" criticism. What about Sylvester Stallone and Bruce Willis. At their age, shouldn't they being playing roles more suited to their age instead of "tough guy"?

I disagree. Aniston is a fine comedic actress. I enjoy her movies. If male actors can do comedy their entire career why can't a woman? I love Steve Martin, Adam Sandler, Robin Williams, Jim Carrey, Chevy Chase...all over 40. Jennifer doesn't need to fit into your idea of a movie career; she is successful in the best movie genre of all--comedy!!! And by the way, men can be attractive, sexy and romantic after 40, why not women too??!! Jennifer is not coasting...she is doing what she enjoys. Leave her alone. There are more useful things YOU could be doing.

Just wanted to add to my comment above that I disagree with the article itself.....

Totally agree with mightOP.
I happen to think Aniston is one of the best comedic actresses around today with her immpecable timing, emotive expressions and not overacting. To top it off she can also do drama. With Aniston I feel like I am watching the character and not a big star. I get that with Clooney but I don't always get that from Matt Damon or Julia Roberts, both of whom I like.
Many other actresses would have been trampled by Vaughn in TBU but she more than held her own and showed good range in both the sparring and tender moments.

As for her other fare, I think she did great in Derailed and I thought it was a great movie. Your comment about "Aniston doesn't commit to being a jerk" doesn't even make sense so it seems you didn't get it.
In Friends with Money, Aniston did great and IMO McDormand and Cusack overacted in their roles while Aniston and Keener were great.
In Marley & Me, both Jen and Owen were the touching emotional center of the film, humanizing it. Otherwise it would have been just another dog farce story.

While I like a lot of her films there are some that fall short such as Love Happens (poor script) and The Bounty Hunter (poor script and editing). But Jen's acting in both were fine. To notice she didn't have dirt under her fingernails as a florist in LH is beyond nuts. I don't even remember if there was a scene where she was supposed to have had her hands in dirt, but if you are talking in general terms then you have no idea how often florists wash their hands or keep their hands clean.

Lastly, did Brad Pitt personally tell you that Aniston's charm was "no match for the gorgeous, dangerous, slightly unhinged and therefore fascinating Angelina Jolie" or is this just your subtle snark coming through.

Geez, the crap they make you go through to post a comment on this site is ridiculous.

Hey We get it you are team Angelina .....

Rom-coms is the worst, most boring, lowest-common-denominator genre out there, and if you don't know that, then you're @!$%#ing retarded.

Aniston has played it safe her entire career. I love actresses (and actors) over 40 who are all over the map but who actually act. Maggie Smith, Sally Field, Holly Hunter, Isabelle Huppert, Judy Dench, Meryl Streep, Madeline Kahn, Terri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Shelley Winters... the list goes on. Every single one of them has taken huge risks. 'Nough said.

Good work, Bunting.

she is not good at acting. i can't draw into her. just not beliviable.

I totally agree with this article. I've been saying this for years. Aniston is a one-trick pony, plain and simple. She doesn't come off as "cute" anymore. It's becoming rather pathetic.

Spot on! She's got to show us her other sides if she wants to maintain her career. I see her in a thriller, a scary character. Show us your dangerous side! Show us something new and intriguing, even if it's a risk.

Yeah some men do comedies all their lives, like Steve M, Adam S, Jackie C. They were still in the business. Without G-d, we can not do anything. As long as her roles do not have an immoral influence, she do not need to do dark roles just to get an Oscar. It is better for her to stop being an actress than playing abominations in the sight of G-d. See what movies can do, Kathy B murderer won an Oscar, Charlize playing homo won an Oscar, list a lot of them, as if you need to shun your eyes from these wicked things that this world hail and worship. MOVIES should not be allowed for Christians who are preparing spiritually and mentally to see these evils continually. For these would callous their minds for what the LORD had prepared for them in heaven. In heaven there is no beer or Vodka, why stop drinking beer or Vodka now and be happy living a simple natural joyful life with the Spirit of G-d in a lifestyl of holiness.

Yeah, lifestyle of holiness RIGHT NOW is important for those people who WANT TO GO TO HEAVEN. Because the end of the world is coming soon. Our hope is to be with G_d forever in an everlasting joy with peace and no more sins. Who would dare to stand in principles for G_d in death than to break His laws. Saint Daniel did pray still despite that the King would throw him in a lions den. If am an actress I would stop doing my job if that would break my principles in following G-d's will or commandments. And what the writer is asking from my friend Jennifer (who do not know me) is superficial and non biblical challenge. But I was glad to see her outside the premiere across the street-that she was too nice and genuine when she greeted her fans who were been patiently waiting for her. I prayed to see her then I saw her. I prayed this morning asking G-d if I will see her in heaven, or I will be judging her in heaven. If I will be judging her in heaven it means she is one of the lost. But the Lord impresses me that, no, for whatever reason, I will see her in heaven. If I will see her in heaven it means for whatever reason that I am not aware of - she is one of the saints. I am praying for her that someday she will come to the foot of the cross. That is what matter most, her love for Jesus, her relationship with the LORD, Christians should now build a treasure in their hearts that would get them rewards or thropies in heaven. An Oscar is nothing compared to what Jesus had prepared for Jennifer in heaven. Jesus said, " if you love me keep my commandments," it is written Jesus said, " I will go to prepare a place for you, in my father's house are many mansions, I will come again to receive you to myself that where I am there you may be also."

Aniston is an attractive and talented woman in what she does, but she just keeps playing Rachel over and over ad nauseum. She needs a good thriller where she plays the psycho serial killer or something, ANYTHING, other than sweet and cute. These one-note roles do her no service. While I think the author went overboard with the criticism, Aniston would be wise to start looking for roles with a little more meat to them.

What do you expect from a Brooklyn hipster?  Why the vitriol against this actress who seems nice enough?

I liked 'Friends with Money' a lot and believed in the Aniston character. Her perfect grooming is a distraction, as are the perfect haircuts etc of male actors. A more courageous actress takes more risks. I wish Jennifer Aniston would make better choices or be better advised on her roles. I do believe she has it in her to do something really challenging.

For my money, Angelina Jolie isn't much of an actress and certainly not better than Jennifer Aniston. In 'The Changeling' she just pouted and said 'He' s not my son'. She does take more risks but just barely. Look at Cate Blanchet, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep et al for real acting chops.

Jen Aniston needs to fade into obscurity. She is dull and uninteresting. Her personal life is pathetic and she has been irrelevant ever since Friends went off the air.