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The new title is a better indication of what works in this muddled comedy: co-star Jason Bateman as Braff's romantic rival. The Ex" has a strong cast and some nasty wit but, when push comes to shove, it doesn't stand up. ... Full Review

as if "The Ex" is comprised of stolen tidbits from a dozen other better movies.....Adding very little amusement to the grand scheme of things, we're left with the classically contemptible plot sorely sticking out.....While some of the jokes and antics are still humorous....With its banal plot, the events and circumstances that befall our hero also seem peculiarly commonplace..... ... Full Review

The lack of an original story shares the film's downfall with its pathetically predictable characters and resolutions.....Amusing bits of comedy daub the relatively unoriginal "The Ex", which marks director Jesse Peretz' first real Hollywood outing in years.....Adding very little amusement to the grand scheme of things, we're left with the classically contemptible plot sorely sticking out.....as if "The Ex" is comprised of stolen tidbits from a dozen other better movies.....With its banal plot, the events a ... Full Review

The role of Tom Reilly fits Zach Braff well.....The Ex , staring Zach Braff and Amanda Peet is this spring's mediocre romantic comedy.....I liked Jason Bateman as prick-ola Chip Sanders.....If Chip's demeanor cracked even once, it would be devastating to the movie and to the character.....I adored Charles Grodin as this fake-it-till-you-make-it ad executive..... ... Full Review

The role of Tom Reilly fits Zach Braff well.....The Ex, staring Zach Braff and Amanda Peet is this spring's mediocre romantic comedy.....I adored Charles Grodin as this fake-it-till-you-make-it ad executive.....If Chip's demeanor cracked even once, it would be devastating to the movie and to the character.....His performance is charming and a little strange.... ... Full Review

If you like Zach Braff you might just like this movie.....Most movies that have an annoying character are annoying themselves.....The Ex was a funny movie.....This movie isn't annoying in that manner.....It had good funny moments..... ... Full Review

If you like Zach Braff you might just like this movie.....Most movies that have an annoying character are annoying themselves.....The Ex was a funny movie.....This movie isn't annoying in that manner.....It had good funny moments..... ... Full Review

The Ex' will quickly die on the big screen to perhaps find a happier home on DVD. It's at this point 'The Ex' performs the most egregious shark jump of any film this year. I felt so let down I had problems sitting through the back half of the film. ... Full Review

Mia Farrow , as his wife, is amusingly fluttery. On his first day at work Tom Reilly ( Zach Braff ) tosses the invisible ball to his yuppie boss, Chip Sanders ( Jason Bateman ), unaware that Chip is a paraplegic and can't stand up. ... Full Review

While the tentativeness with which anyone with a brain would approach another Braff-centered romcom is not only excusable but expected, The Ex not only surprises in the consistency and effectiveness of its dark wit, but, more importantly, lets Jason Bateman do most of the comedic heavy lifting. ... Full Review