My Super Ex-Girlfriend

2006 "Hell hath no fury like a superwoman scorned."
5.2| 1h35m| PG-13| en
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When New York architect Matt Saunders dumps his new girlfriend Jenny Johnson - a smart, sexy and reluctant superhero known as G-Girl - she uses her powers to make his life a living hell!

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FeistyUpper If you don't like this, we can't be friends.
GazerRise Fantastic!
Sienna-Rose Mclaughlin The movie really just wants to entertain people.
Zlatica One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.
Python Hyena My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006): Dir: Ivan Reitman / Cast: Uma Thurman, Luke Wilson, Anna Faris, Eddie Izzard, Rainn Wilson: Here is a comedy that deals with every male's biggest fear. It regards the threat of relationship burnout. Luke Wilson strikes up a date with a woman who turns out to be a superhero. Problem is that breaking up with her can result in fatal consequences. Director Ivan Reitman allows too much to run loose and never really seems to pause to enjoy his craft. He previously made such films as Ghostbusters and Dave. This is not his best effort but at the very least it contains a fetching idea. The ending works despite cheesy special effects that nearly kill the film. Uma Thurman has fun as Jenny / G Girl. She is introduced as normal before letting down her barriers and taking on a relationship. Her revenge tactics upon a breakup are often funny, and she does find love in the most unlikely place. Wilson makes a good foil as he regrets this pursuit when supernatural vengeance is acted towards him. We know he will fix things, and he will be able to date Anna Faris who has the thankless role of co-worker / girlfriend. Eddie Izzard as a villain from Jenny's childhood is a great touch in terms of his background and future. Rainn Wilson makes an appearance to remind us that he is funnier in The Office. Great idea that isn't a super great film, but an entertaining afterthought. Score: 5 ½ / 10
OllieSuave-007 The title of this movie sounds somewhat enticing - New York building designer guy Matt Saunders (Luke Wilson) dumps Jenny Johnson (Jenny Johnson), a reluctant superhero known as G-Girl. As revenge, she uses her powers to make Matt's life miserable. While Matt courts his beautiful work partner Hannah (Anna Faris), G-Girl's enemy and former sweetheart, Professor Bedlam (Eddie Izzard), attempts to use Matt to lure Jenny to strip her superpowers.This movie obviously uses the superhero formula, but mixes all the action and adventure with corny jokes, forced comedy and mostly lame acting. There are some light-hearted and action-packed moments (with cool special effects), particularly involving Matt's frustrated chemistry with Jenny and her using her superpowers in the city. Luke Wilson and Uma Thurman's acting were OK, Anna Faris was descent, but Rainn Wilson was plain annoying. The story was below average overall as the plot dragged somewhat - very little substance or suspense, mostly relying on the cheap jokes and uninspiring "superhero" action. I was surprised to learn that Ivan Reitman actually directed this film. After directing great movie hits such as Ghostbusters and Kindergarten Cop, this movie is a bit of a let-down coming from him.Bottom line, it wouldn't hurt to spend your time watching something else.Grade D
AidanManchester Whats wrong with people? OK, it's not a classic but nevertheless My Super Ex-Girlfriend is an entertaining, engaging movie with an interesting storyline. in fact, the premise is brilliant and could have been done in all kinds of different ways. What is engaging about the movie is that though a super-heroine and her powers are at the centre of the action, the other characters are guy or gal next door. We can all identify with this kind of situation. Many of us have been in it, but we can only imagine what it would be like if the ex- girlfriend had the powers of a super-heroine - or we can watch My Super Ex-Girlfriend. To say this movie is in any way sexist is absurd. More sexy than sexist. The scene above Times Square fulfils a long held fantasy of mine. I loved the New York setting and there are some great views of the city. For me, all the actors were great, especially Uma Thurman. Saw it on Film4 in the UK, 8 Jan 11.
Jerique Luke Wilson's best movie probably, but not his best performance. The time of the movie was split up really evenly.Uma Therman stars as Jenny Johnson. She looks like a harmless little librarian but she is actually the wild city superhero G-Girl. One day on the subway, Matt (Luke Wilson) notices her. She swiftly turns him down but to his luck a mugger steals her purse and he rescues it for her. She immediately charmed by him and begins to date him.Matt's co-worker Hannah (Anna Faris) is seemingly jealous. She has a boyfriend but its also apparent Hannah and Matt have feelings for each other. The downside is: Matt's with Jenny, and she loves him. His friend says "break up with her". But even with all his effort to make it as smooth as possible he still gets the nightmare from hell. Jenny turns into a crazy monster ruining just about every aspect of his life.Luke Wilson was good but his performance in Vacancy was much better. His performance is good because he has some good delivery but his screen time is divided evenly with Uma and Anna.Uma Therman is pretty much the star of this movie...and she is built up all the way through. Even at the end, she still tries to come out on top but her thunder is stolen - at least it was for me.The real star of the movie for me was Anna. I didn't even see her in this movie until about 15-20 minutes into. Once I realized why she was in the movie I suddenly began to hope she'd be more involved...which she was. When she was more involved she definitely stole the show and I'm very glad she was casted. I can tell whoever wrote this movie must've really like Anna Faris and wrote the role for her, or they just liked making such a lovable, fun, comedic and sweet character. Nevertheless, she stole the show for me. Go Anna! When all the dust settles, and all the smoke clears, the movie is actually quite romantic, funny and action-packed. It was interesting as I thought it would be and was really entertaining. It's now available on DVD, and anyone who didn't catch this in theaters should rent it or catch it on TV.