Stephanie Plum (Katherine Heigl) is a divorced unemployed woman who has run out of money. She does have a cousin, sleazy Vinnie Plum, a New Jersey bail bondsman. Vinnie reluctantly gives her a job of bringing in Joe Morelli, a former cop who has been arrested for shooting and killing an unarmed man. Stephanie's work skills have been limited to selling women's lingerie and has the ability to use a can of pepper spray. The bond on Joe is high so Stephanie has a chance of making some good money if/when she brings him in. Also, she has a score to settle, he is a former high school boyfriend. One for the Money is based on the book of the same title. Stephanie Plum is is a recurring character in the Janet Evanovich series. The books came out about fifteen years ago - many of us teachers read the popular series. We would discuss the the laugh out loud parts of each book and then brainstorm as to who we would cast in the movie as we wondered if the book would ever become a movie. At that time, we picked Sandra Bullock, Heigl was unknown because she was probably fifteen at that time. The movie was cute, the characters are the same in the movie as in the book. Unfortunately. the movie has not received positive reviews. If you are a fan of the Plum mysteries or in the mood for a light, fluffy movie, take a friend and escape from reality for awhile.
Here's to you, the staff of Montowese School teaching in the 1990s. Those were good years!
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