Second Act is a touching story which is an ode to not just hard working women, but those who weren’t afforded the opportunity to go to college.
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Second Act Ending (Spoilers)
As Maya works with Chase and Ariana to create an all natural skin care product, she learns from Zoe and Anderson, Zoe and Maya’s boss, also Zoe’s dad, that Zoe is Maya’s daughter. To make a long story short, Maya had a rough life growing up and got pregnant at 17. When she aged out the system things got even harder and she had to give Zoe, then named Sarah, up for otherwise she’d be homeless with a baby. Fast forward 23 some odd years and now they are reuniting as they try to make a skincare line.
Though, of course, Zoe doesn’t learn the truth until nearly the end, in terms of Maya not being a Harvard grad with massive credentials. Which, of course, stalls all the progress they made. However, between Maya revealing her truth or Ron, who was moments away from exposing Maya, better Maya reveal it, unfortunately on camera, rather than a douche like Ron.
Leaving things where, while seemingly Maya’s product is produced, and the offer to come on board at F&C is rescinded, it isn’t all bad. She won over Anderson and while Zoe takes some time away from her, goes back to school, she comes back around. Also, with Dilly’s help, Maya takes the idea she and Joan crafted at the value warehouse and create a company. One she got to start thanks to Anderson, one of his colleagues, and Maya doing things her way.
Oh, and she gets back with Trey after they break up because he thought she didn’t want a family with him. Though, in truth, she was just dealing with the shame associated with giving her daughter up.
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An Ode To Those Not College Educated - 90%
Jennifer Lopez and Vanessa Hudgens - 89%
Chase and Ariana - 88%
The Laughs & Joan - 87%
The Plot Is Predictable - 75%
86%
Second Act is a nice feel-good movie. It features an ode to the working class who know they deserve better, and perhaps a bit of a critique to the demand for college degrees. Especially for those who are older and experienced, but lack a piece of paper saying they sat in a room, or at their computer, for a set amount of time and took this many classes. Leading to why the positive label: For those who want to see something new, which is light, cute, but not Christmasy, this is for you. It has characters you’ll instantly love, some shallow ones you’ll hate, and multiple moments which might be predictable, but can still touch your heart.
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