My Super Ex-Girlfriend
Directed by Ivan Reitman
- comedy
- science fiction
- romance
The story
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.
What it’s like
Bright, glossy studio comedy with the saturated sheen of mid-2000s romcoms: sunlit Manhattan streets, polished apartments with big windows, and a clean, even digital look that never gets gritty. Scenes are lit to flatter, the camera mostly sits in medium two-shots and tidy coverage, and the flying sequences swoop over the skyline with cheerful, cartoonish energy. The score is breezy and pop-leaning, with plenty of light guitar and bouncy strings, and the comic rhythm is quick, with the jokes landing in brisk exchanges rather than long pauses. The vibe is playful, slightly sardonic and warm, with a sympathetic streak under the sharp edges. It suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a laugh-out-loud night in, or a light background watch while doing chores. The intensity is mild: some slapstick, a few bursts of superpowered mischief and property damage, comic peril and mild crude jokes, but no real gore and little menace. Its arc follows a stubborn, wounded man and a spirited woman trading petty revenge toward a grudging, hard-won tenderness. It's for people who want a sweet, witty romance with a superhero twist and a little bite.
More films like My Super Ex-Girlfriend
Closest in mood, pacing and theme. Tell us why you loved My Super Ex-Girlfriend and we’ll explain which ones fit you.
