Review of My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006) by M K — 05 Jan 2009

This movie had a lot of potential but failed to live up to any of it. A few chuckles but mostly boring.

This review of My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006) was written by M K on 05 Jan 2009.

My Super Ex-Girlfriend has generally received mixed reviews.

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