[Review] My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006)

DyingSoul · #1 (**permalink**) 09-12-2006, 03:12 PM

My Super-Ex Girlfriend:: Matt Saunders (Luke Wilson) is uneasy when he meets Jenny Johnson (Uma Thurman), who comes off to him as a shy, needy librarian type. But Jenny has a secret.

Everybody in the town knows G-Girl, who constantly manages to single-handedly keep New York City from trouble. Little does anybody know, G-Girl is really Jenny Johnson.

When Matt introduces Jenny to his long-time work friend Hannah(Ana Faris), Jenny begins to act jealous and controlling, which leads to him dumping her. But that upsets her greatly, so she decides to get her revenge, using her powers to make his life a living hell.

My the final sequence, 'Girlfriend' gets out of control. But it's this refreshing, weird and funny premise that this summer needs. It's the perfect comedy to beat the summer heat.

For a film that is so silly, it's surprisingly well-executed. Everything gels, and director Ivan Reitman catches us off-guard with moments of absurd hilarity.

Performances are likable all around, with Uma Thurman portraying G-Girl with believable ease. Luke Wilson is well-cast as the guy in over his head. Writing is solid, and direction keeps things breezy.

'My Super Ex Girlfriend' is a thoroughly engaging, screwball comedy that's driven by a silly premise that works.

Genre: Comedy / Romance

Directed by Ivan Reitman

Written by Don Payne

Produced by: Gavin Polone, Arnon Milchan

Starring: Luke Wilson, Uma Thurman, Anna Faris, Eddie Izzard, Wanda Sykes

Release Date: July 21st, 2006

U.S. Box Office: $22,015,241

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