Office Romance Review: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Office Romance succeeds largely because of the effortless chemistry between Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein. While the story follows a familiar rom-com formula and rarely surprises, the charming performances and lighthearted humor make it an enjoyable one-time watch.
A breezy, feel-good Netflix romance that delivers enough laughs and heart to entertain, even if it never rises above the genre’s well-worn clichés.
Netflix keeps churning out romantic comedies, and honestly, some hit while others miss. Office Romance sits somewhere in the middle. It’s got Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein falling for each other at work, and while they’re genuinely fun to watch together, the movie itself doesn’t really surprise you.
Director Ol Parker gives us the story of Jackie Morales (Jennifer Lopez), a CEO who’s been married to her job for years. She’s built an empire, but her love life? Pretty much nonexistent. Enter Ethan Reed (Brett Goldstein), the company’s lawyer who actually treats her like a normal person instead of just “the boss.” Their working relationship starts shifting into something more, and that’s where things get interesting—or at least, they should.
Here’s the thing: Lopez and Goldstein are genuinely great together.
JLo has been doing rom-coms for decades, and she still knows how to make it work. She gives Jackie this mix of confidence and vulnerability that keeps you rooting for her, even when the script hands her some pretty basic lines. You believe she’s this powerful CEO, but you also believe she’s just a person who wants someone to care about her.
Brett Goldstein brings that same warmth and humor you’d expect if you’ve seen his other work. Ethan feels real—he’s funny without trying too hard, and he’s got this straightforward honesty that makes sense for why Jackie would fall for him. The two of them together just click. When they’re on screen, the movie works.
The problem is everything else.
You’ve seen this story before. Multiple times. From the second these two meet, you can basically map out the entire movie in your head. There’s going to be some workplace drama, someone’s going to say something they regret, feelings will get hurt, and then there’ll be some big romantic moment at the end. It all happens exactly like that, beat for beat.
And look, not every rom-com needs to reinvent the wheel. But Office Romance doesn’t even try to spin it in a new direction. It borrows from so many other movies without adding its own voice.
The whole CEO-dating-the-lawyer angle could’ve been really interesting too. There’s potential for actual conflict there—power dynamics, ethics, office politics. But the movie barely touches any of that. It treats these issues like speed bumps instead of real problems. The workplace is just decoration.
That said, the movie isn’t boring. Parker keeps things moving, and there are definitely moments that’ll make you laugh. Some of the scenes where Ethan’s trying to stay professional while obviously falling for Jackie are pretty funny. The supporting characters add a bit of flavor here and there, though none of them really stand out.
Everything looks nice too. Shiny offices, pretty city shots, good lighting—it’s got that Netflix polish. The music fits the vibe, and the whole thing goes down easy.
But here’s what’s missing: stakes.
You never really worry about Jackie and Ethan. The conflicts show up right on schedule and get resolved just as quickly. You’re entertained, sure, but you’re not on the edge of your seat. You’re not feeling butterflies. You’re just… watching two attractive people go through the rom-com motions.
Which is fine, honestly. Sometimes you just want something easy and uncomplicated. You want to see two people you like end up together without any heavy lifting. Office Romance delivers that. It’s comfortable. It’s safe.
It’s also forgettable.
When it’s over, you probably won’t regret watching it. But you’re also probably not going to be telling your friends they absolutely have to see it. Lopez and Goldstein carry the movie as much as they can, and they’re the main reason it’s worth watching at all.
If you’ve got nothing else to do on a lazy weekend and you’re in the mood for something light, go ahead and put it on. Just don’t expect it to blow you away.
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Flickonclick Verdict
Office Romance is a decent enough romantic comedy that coasts on the charm of its two leads. Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein make it work, even when the story doesn’t give them much to work with. It’s predictable and safe, but if you just want something easy to watch, it gets the job done.
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Office Romance is streaming on Netflix now.