SERIAL EX-GIRLFRIEND
SERIAL EX-GIRLFRIEND

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SERIAL EX-GIRLFRIEND

Movie
84 min
English

An emotional teen gets back at her ex by devising a murder hoax at his birthday party, only to be upstaged by a real killer.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Matthew BerkowitzGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful app developer, still heartbroken from her last breakup, creates a revolutionary dating app that guarantees to find her soulmate. However, her creation is soon hijacked by her vengeful ex-girlfriend, who uses the app to turn all of the protagonist's potential matches into her own.

Critical Reception

Serial Ex-Girlfriend received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding the premise amusing but the execution lacking depth and originality. Audiences had a similarly lukewarm reception, appreciating the lighthearted comedic elements but criticizing the predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a fun, if slightly convoluted, premise about technology and relationships.

  • Performances are generally light and comedic, though some reviewers found them to be over-the-top.

  • The plot trajectory is predictable, leading to a resolution that feels somewhat unearned.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is sparse, but where available, reviews tend to highlight the film's comedic attempts and the central romantic conflict. Some viewers enjoyed the quirky premise, while others found the story to be too simplistic and lacking in significant character development.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Matthew Berkowitz, is also known for his work as a producer on various independent films and documentaries.

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