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The Ex

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When his lawyer wife, Sofia (Amanda Peet), becomes pregnant, chronic underachiever Tom Reilly (Zach Braff) must take a job at his father-in-law's advertising firm. Tom has to adjust to the demands of a very high-powered job, and he finds himself in an increasingly hostile office rivalry with Chip (Jason Bateman), Sofia's paraplegic former lover.
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The Ex suffers from inept direction and characters that are either unsympathetic or plain unpleasant to watch.

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Steve Davis Austin Chronicle 05/22/2007
2.5/5
The movie's rhythm is off-kilter and oddly paced. Moreover, the film's script seems truncated at points; a lot of the plot details feel underdeveloped. Go to Full Review
Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper 05/21/2007
Mildly amusing but far too timid. Go to Full Review
Hap Erstein Atlanta Journal-Constitution 05/19/2007
C-
Braff has a natural likability, but the screenplay gives him so many stupid, far-fetched and annoying things to do that The Ex loses credibility quickly. Go to Full Review
Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) 12/06/2020
3/5
Despite the erratic editing and gaping plot holes, The Ex still gets the job done as an enjoyable throwaway comedy. Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 11/24/2020
4/10
Fans of Zach Braff might be entertained, but only due to his presence - not because of his comedic prowess. Go to Full Review
Brian Marder Hollywood.com 11/20/2008
1/5
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Jordan S. @jswez Apr 14 Surprisingly good. I just don’t get how so many 2000s comedies get such poor ratings. This movie made me laugh a lot more than most modern comedies. Super light and doesn’t take itself serious. You know exactly what you’re gonna get and it works. See more Jason P. @jdpacini Mar 21 Forget all the naysayers. This movie is 100x better than the slop getting pumped out on steaming platforms every week. It’s a tight script, it’s paced well, it has some good laughs, a couple twists and a heartwarming message. They don’t make movies like this anymore, especially comedies today, which are just boring, unfunny and slow. See more Test T @TestTest1 Aug 30 I watched this on DVD recently, and it's quite good. It's a comedy based around a young couple where the husband is forced to come to terms with his wife's ex lover Chip. Although fairly lightweight, the story moves on at pace, and the film has lots of pleasant day time scenes in nice locations which make it look good on screen. The characters are interesting too, and the antics which ensue are funny without being too extreme. I found the portrayal of the ad agency work environment very amusing, amidst the other comedy elements which mostly work well. It's probably not going to win awards, but it's a nice well made film to spend 90 minutes or so with, which I am happy to recommend. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 30 Funny in 1.5 hours!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Brief Language, A Drug Reference and Sexual Content!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $3,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Drew F @Drewfrost20 May 1 Had a few laughs. Wouldn’t watch again. See more Kahlea P @RT70753911 03/05/2025 Underrated Comedy with Great Performances! I’m honestly surprised The Ex doesn’t have a higher rating! If you’re looking for a fun, lighthearted comedy with sharp workplace humor and great performances, this movie delivers. Zach Braff and Amanda Peet have strong chemistry, and Jason Bateman absolutely steals the show as the hilariously manipulative co-worker. Sure, it’s not a groundbreaking comedy, but not every movie has to be! If you enjoy films like Dodgeball or Office Space, you’ll appreciate the awkward humor and absurd situations. It’s a hidden gem that deserves more love—give it a shot, and don’t let the critics sway you! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis When his lawyer wife, Sofia (Amanda Peet), becomes pregnant, chronic underachiever Tom Reilly (Zach Braff) must take a job at his father-in-law's advertising firm. Tom has to adjust to the demands of a very high-powered job, and he finds himself in an increasingly hostile office rivalry with Chip (Jason Bateman), Sofia's paraplegic former lover.
Director
Jesse Peretz
Producer
Anthony Bregman, Anne Carey, Ted Hope
Screenwriter
David Guion, Michael Handelman
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
2929 Productions, This Is That Productions, Weinstein Company
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Language|A Drug Reference|Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 11, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.1M
Runtime
1h 29m
Sound Mix
SDDS, DTS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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