Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past

Here comes the new Mathew McConaughey romantic comedy Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past. Remember the golden rule of romantic comedies. They should be both romantic, and comical. This one is not.

There are a bevy of stars here, in addition to MM, there is Jennifer Garner, Micheal Douglas, and Ann Archer. But it can't be saved. All great movies start with a good script and good writing, and that's the trouble here, not the players, it's the coach. This is disappointing for McConaughey. Some of his movie choices the past couple of years have been questionable to say the least. Looking back, I'm liking his dramatic roles much more than this new found attempt at comedy the past few years. He's painting himself into a corner by being the same guy now movie after movie.

Meet Conner (MM) he is a big time New York City photographer, who is also a first class womanizer. At his younger brothers wedding, this movie takes the Dickens' Christmas Carol formula and he is introduced to ghosts from his past. Girlfriends past, present and future. He gets to relive the biggest moments of his romantic life, and see the ramifications of his womanizing, and playing. Guess what? He has the epiphany, and changes! Shocking I know.

Conner is then reunited with the love of his life, Jenny (Garner) and will they rekindle their lost love? I'm guessing yes. Totally predictable, and that's the weakness of GOGP.

There are flickers of fun here. Jennifer Garner doesn't make enough movies. She has an easy-going style I really like. She's easy to watch, and relate to. The runaway bright spot though is Lacy Chabert, who is absolutely hilarious as the totally nervous, drama queen bride at Conner's brothers wedding. She is the show stealer in a really small role.

Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past. There are moments, but over all this just doesn't work. A terrible script, with not much originality, predictable. You've seen this before. Lacy Chabert - great, the rest....yawn.