On DVD: “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past”

Jeanne — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:33:35 +0000

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past came out on DVD yesterday. The film stars Matthew McConaughey as Conner Mead, a (gasp!) womanizer who can’t commit. Honestly, the typecasting that is going on in Hollywood is starting to get so boring. McConaughey stars opposite Jennifer Garner who, again, is predictably the childhood sweetheart, a.k.a the good girl that got away.

image: New Line Cinema

The plot unfolds as Conner attends his brother’s wedding and adopts a Christmas Carol type of theme since it shows the playboy glimpses of his girlfriends from the past, present and future. Of course, this brings his love for Jenny (Garner) to the forefront of his mind since, after seeing his dismal future, he has to decide whether he wants to continue to be a man-whore or admit to how he feels about her.

The reviews for the film were not very favorable at all but if you are looking for a light, romantic movie for a night in, it’s probably a decent enough choice. Check out the trailer:

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New This Week: “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past”

Jeanne — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:26:00 +0000

Matthew McConaughey is returning to the role he knows best – the womanizer (Connor Mead) who just can’t seem to commit. His new movie, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, hits theaters tomorrow (although, I’m not sure it was a smart idea to open the same days as Wolverine…) and his casting is as predictable as the plot: “A bachelor is haunted by the ghosts of his past girlfriends at his younger brother’s wedding.”

image: Warner Bros. Pictures

As much as I hate to admit it, I sometimes end up enjoying some of his corny romance flicks even though I’m more of an action movie person. The cast is also encouraging. McConaughey stars alongside, Jennifer Garner, Lacey Chabert, Brekin Meyer and Michael Douglas.

Of course, you’ll watch the trailer and immediately think of A Christmas Carol where Ebenezer Scrooge. From the clip, it appears that Garner plays Jenny Perotti, “the girl that got away.” After realizing (through the help of a dead girlfriend) that she’s the right girl for him, Connor must try to find a way to change the future and win her back. Watch the trailer:

images: Warner Bros Pictures

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On DVD: “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past”

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