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Ex-Girlfriends
Jennifer Carpenter, Kristen Connolly and Alexander Poe star in a comedy about three New Yorkers struggling to uncover the truth behind their romantic entanglements. Disheartened by his latest relationship catastrophe, Graham (Poe) attempts to rekindle the spark with his ex-girlfriend, Laura (Connolly). In the attempt to win her back Graham discovers he has a unique problem: Laura and another one his ex-girlfriends (Carpenter) are dating the same guy.
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Plot Summary
A young woman discovers she has the ability to revisit specific moments in her past relationships by using a particular, often unreliable, form of transportation. She attempts to mend past mistakes and understand the fractured connections she shares with the people she has loved. However, her journey through temporal replays reveals more about her own perceptions and the subjective nature of memory.
Critical Reception
Ex-Girlfriends received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its ambitious premise and intimate portrayal of relationships, though some critics found its narrative structure occasionally convoluted.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique blend of science fiction and relationship drama.
Appreciated for its thoughtful exploration of memory and regret.
Some found the non-linear storytelling challenging to follow.
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Fun Fact
The film was noted for its low-budget independent production, with director Jennifer Phang aiming to create a character-driven story that utilized science fiction elements to explore emotional themes.
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