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What becomes a legend most? For JANE FONDA, it turns out to be the rote romantic farce "Monster-in-Law" — a cannily selected vehicle that's more than funny enough to RELAUNCH her as a MAJOR MOVIE STAR after a 15-year layoff. Fonda is a hoot and a half as Viola, a Barbara Walters-esque TV diva who schemes to separate her son from his fiancée, Charlie. (Jennifer Lopez) Monster-in-Law" is first and foremost a TRIMUPHIANT COMEBACK for Fonda, whose acting chops complement a presence that puts most of today's stars to shame.

Jane Fonda claims she only agreed to star in her latest movie because she was desperate for cash.The Oscar winning actress, who took a 15 year break from acting, says the money drew her to the role with Jennifer Lopez in 'Monster in Law.' She said: 'Lets put the cards on table. I needed money. I do some charity work in Georgia where i live. I'm 67 and I'm not going to be around much longer.''I wanted to be sure the work I do is endowed. So half of my salary went to endow the work I do with the...

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