Top 5: Jennifer Lopez Movies

Over the course of her career, Jennifer Lopez has been many things. Singer. Dancer. Designer. Judge. However, some of her greatest successes have come from her role as an actress. Known primarily for her work in romantic comedies, Lopez has flexed her acting muscles in a variety of roles ranging from psychological thrillers to biopics. Often underrated and overlooked for her talent, she has proven herself a capable and charismatic actress. To celebrate her achievements in film, here are her top five best movies.

Out of Sight (1998)

Based on the novel of the same name, Out of Sight features Lopez playing tough-as-nails U.S. Marshal Karen Sisco as she seeks to re-capture bank robber Jack Foley (George Clooney) after he has broken out of jail. The film has an uneasiness to it but is both smart and sexy. The chemistry between Lopez and Clooney is palpable, making the film that much more scintillating.

The Cell (2000)

Despite the negative reviews it has received, The Cell is a sophisticated and stylish psychological thriller. Lopez plays a psychologist who must enter the mind of a serial killer in order to save his latest victim. The film is disturbingly beautiful and quite possibly gives The Silence of the Lambs a run for its money.

Enough (2002)

What starts out as a romantic comedy turns into a nightmare when Slim (Lopez) becomes the target of her husband's uncontrollable rage. This visceral film depicts the lengths a woman will go to in order to protect herself and her child. While it may have gotten its share of negative reviews, its climax is one of the most gratifying scenes in cinema.

Selena (1997)

Arguably the quintessential Jennifer Lopez film, Selena was Lopez's breakthrough role. Portraying the tragic Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez, Lopez dances her famous derrière off. She is charming and totally lovable, respectfully paying homage to the life of a star cut down in her prime.

The Wedding Planner (2001)

Up until the release of The Wedding Planner, romantic comedy was a genre almost exclusively reserved for white actresses. Lopez broke down barriers with this film and set a record when it was released. The Wedding Planner sees Lopez playing Type-A wedding planner Mary Fiore who falls for a charismatic doctor (Matthew McConaughey). It's a fluffy and light-hearted film that has its share of laughs, setting the stage for the line-up of Lopezian romantic comedies that followed (Monster-In-Law, anyone?).