My Super Ex-Girlfriend
My Super Ex-Girlfriend

My Super Ex-Girlfriend

2006Movie95 minEnglish

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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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes23%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users52%
Director: Ivan ReitmanGenres: Comedy, Action, Romance, Sci-Fi, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Matt Saunders breaks up with his girlfriend Jenny Johnson, only to discover she is the superpowered G-Girl. After the breakup, Jenny uses her powers to exact revenge on Matt and anyone he gets close to, including his new girlfriend Hannah. Matt must find a way to deal with his superpowered ex while also confronting her villainous counterpart, Professor Bedlam.

Critical Reception

My Super Ex-Girlfriend received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics and was a modest box office success. While some praised Uma Thurman's performance and the film's premise, many found the humor to be uninspired and the plot predictable, ultimately deeming it a forgettable romantic comedy with superhero elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Uma Thurman's performance as a scorned superhero is a highlight, but it's not enough to save the film.
  • The comedy often falls flat, relying on tired tropes and predictable gags.
  • The blend of romantic comedy and superhero action feels uneven and underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audiences seemed to have a mixed reaction, with some finding the premise amusing and Uma Thurman's performance enjoyable. However, many felt the humor was weak and the plot lacked originality, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.

Fun Fact

The costume design for G-Girl was inspired by classic comic book heroines, aiming for a look that was both powerful and slightly retro.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. For a movie that is basically "What if you dumped a hormonal Superwoman" there is a lot to this movie, most of all the humor as this doesn't take anything seriously. This has a ...