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My Super Ex-Girlfriend is a Romantic Comedy with a Moral

By Charlotte Kuchinsky, published Jan 02, 2007
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Rating: 4.5 of 5
If you have ever wondered how a super hero manages to have a personal life in the midst of saving mankind, then "My Super Ex-Girlfriend" is the film for you. The premise of the movie is unique, but the moral is simple: Under every person's secret exterior lies a human being with problems and cares of their own. In this instance, the secret exterior is that of G Girl - - a blond bombshell with super powers that rival those of Superman. G-Girl feels trapped as she continuously saves the world. She knows that she cannot reveal herself so she poses as a mousy, insecure young woman named Jenny Johnson. G-Girl/Jenny longs for a personal life, complete with boyfriend, but can never seem to find anyone who she believes could cherish her real self. Then along comes project manager, Matt Saunders, who actually attempts to save her from a dangerous situation. She becomes enthralled with her would be savior and that is when the movie takes off (pardon the pun).

G-Girl/Jenny Johnson - - played by Uma Thurman - - settles into her new relationship, professing her love almost immediately. Things appear to be going pretty well. Despite all Jenny's hints about wanting a serious relationship, Matt - - played by Luke Wilson - - tries to hang in the relationship as long as he can. He senses there is more to Jenny than meets the eye. Because he has had more than his share of unbalanced relationships, Matt doesn't want to make a snap judgement. Still, eventually he is forced to realize that he just doesn't love her. In reality he is in love with Hannah, played by Anna Faris, a girl that he works with. Matt decides to be honest with Jenny and break up with her. However, Jenny/G-Girl doesn't take rejection well. Instead she lets her untapped anger spill out everywhere; demolishing Matt's home and throwing his car into outer space. Then, when Matt and Hannah finally do get together and start a relationship of their own, G-Girl steps up her plan of revenge.

My Super Ex-Girlfriend is a Romantic Comedy with a Moral

G-Girl's powers rival those of Superman.

Credit: Click Art

Copyright: Broderbund

Takeaways
  • "My Super Ex-Girlfriend" reminds us that beneath our exterior is a human being just like everyone else.
  • Adam Sandler is funnier than ever!
  • This is a great escape film.
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well written review. I might see this one now!

Posted on 01/09/2007 at 11:01:00 AM

 
I wondered about this movie. Uma Thurman played a terrible villain in one of the Batman movies, but I loved her in Kill Bill 1 & 2 and The Truth About Cats and Dogs. I think I'll watch it on pay per view soon.

Posted on 01/07/2007 at 9:01:00 PM

 
I haven't heard anything about this movie until now! Thanks for the info, I might go check it out.

Posted on 01/05/2007 at 9:01:00 AM

 
Sounds like a movie worth checking out, and nicely written review, might I add. We both hada superhero article this week! haha.

Posted on 01/03/2007 at 7:01:00 PM

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