Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers and key details from the film ‘Office Romance’. Reader discretion is advised if you haven’t watched it yet.Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein walked right into the hearts of ‘Office Romance’ viewers – as the internet cannot get enough of the recently released film. Despite being a romantic comedy, the 1 hour and 53 minutes addressed the questions of identity, priorities, and passion for working. With the themes of forbidden love and second chance, the film is filled with secret aspirations, workplace banter, and a charming getaway from the chaos.
What is the plot of ‘Office Romance’?
Set in the land of New Jersey, Lopez plays the role of CEO of Air Cruz, who has worshipped the company her whole life and dedicated every second to making it a profitable business. Meanwhile, Brett Goldstein plays a British lawyer who does not waste time having conversations with fellow employees and reads the pile of cases twice in case of an emergency, Daniel Blanchflower.When the chief representative gets admitted to the hospital after choking on a breakfast burrito, Blancflower gets an opportunity to represent the CEO in a lawsuit filed by a rival airline. While Cruz is not exactly looking forward to being beside her, he takes the case by storm, impressing her in all the ways possible. After a series of restricted incidents in the office, the duo realise that they have insane chemistry. Thus, the beginning of sneaky looks and funny faces between the meetings.However, they get an opportunity to be on a business trip, where they slowly unfold the romantic chapters. One of the disastrous problems is that the company has no interoffice relationship policy, while the public image of the CEO hangs by a thin thread.
‘Office Romance’ ending explained
After blackmail and misunderstandings, the couple decides to break up. However, the chemistry between the couple is frivolously strong. Blanchflower decides to join a law firm after quitting the airline company, and Cruz decides to bid goodbye to the position she worked hard for all her life. As the day of the press conference occurs, Blanchflower realises his love for Cruz and runs to confess.The British lawyer announces at the conference, before she officially resigns. Aiming for a happy ending, the company redacts the non-fraternisation policy, and the couple lives happily ever after – along with all the other employees who sneakily had relationships with each other.
More about ‘Office Romance’
Directed by Ol Parker, the film cast includes Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, Tony Hale, and Bradley Whitford, among others. ‘Office Romance’ is currently streaming on Netflix.
