The Exes
The Exes

The Exes

2017Movie84 minFrench

In Paris, the City of Love, five very different couples cross paths while dealing with break-ups, exes and new love interests. None of them have anything in common. But everyone is someone else’s ex – and love works in mysterious ways…

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IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users35%
Director: Christopher T. SmithGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A group of ex-lovers find themselves navigating the complexities of modern dating and unexpected romantic entanglements. When their past relationships resurface in surprising ways, they must confront their feelings and decide if second chances are truly worth pursuing. The film follows their humorous and often awkward attempts to move on, only to be drawn back together.

Critical Reception

The Exes received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its humor to be derivative and its plot predictable. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, with many finding the characters and their situations uninspired. It failed to make a significant impact on the romantic comedy landscape.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on tired tropes and predictable jokes.
  • Lacks charm and originality, making it a forgettable entry in the genre.
  • The ensemble cast struggles to elevate a weak script.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'The Exes' to be a disappointing romantic comedy. Many viewers cited a lack of genuine humor and a predictable storyline as major drawbacks. Some appreciated the effort of the cast, but felt the film ultimately failed to deliver an engaging or memorable experience.

Fun Fact

Despite its title and theme, the film faced significant production challenges and was reportedly shelved for an extended period before its limited release.

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