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The Ex

Original title: Fast Track
  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
17K
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Jason Bateman, Amanda Peet, and Zach Braff in The Ex (2006)
Trailer for The Ex
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  • Comedy
  • Romance
A slacker is forced to work for his father-in-law after his pregnant wife steps away from her high-paying job.A slacker is forced to work for his father-in-law after his pregnant wife steps away from her high-paying job.A slacker is forced to work for his father-in-law after his pregnant wife steps away from her high-paying job.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
17K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jesse Peretz
  • Writers
    • David Guion
    • Michael Handelman
  • Stars
    • Zach Braff
    • Amanda Peet
    • Charles Grodin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jesse Peretz
  • Writers
    • David Guion
    • Michael Handelman
  • Stars
    • Zach Braff
    • Amanda Peet
    • Charles Grodin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 59User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 32Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos2

    The Ex
    Trailer 2:14
    The Ex
    The Ex
    Trailer 0:28
    The Ex

    Photos14

    Amanda Peet and Zach Braff in The Ex (2006)
    Jason Bateman and Zach Braff in The Ex (2006)
    Charles Grodin and Zach Braff in The Ex (2006)
    Jason Bateman and Amanda Peet in The Ex (2006)
    Amanda Peet in The Ex (2006)
    Amanda Peet and Zach Braff in The Ex (2006)
    Amanda Peet and Zach Braff in The Ex (2006)
    Amanda Peet and Zach Braff in The Ex (2006)
    Jason Bateman and Zach Braff in The Ex (2006)
    Jason Bateman, Amanda Peet, and Zach Braff in The Ex (2006)
    Amanda Peet and Zach Braff in The Ex (2006)
    Jason Bateman, Amanda Peet, and Zach Braff in The Ex (2006)

    Top cast

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    Zach Braff
    Zach Braff
    • Tom Reilly
    Amanda Peet
    Amanda Peet
    • Sofia Kowalski
    Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin
    • Bob Kowalski
    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Chip Sanders
    Mia Farrow
    Mia Farrow
    • Amelia Kowalski
    Lucian Maisel
    Lucian Maisel
    • Wesley
    Donal Logue
    Donal Logue
    • Don Wollebin
    Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler
    • Carol Lane
    Fred Armisen
    Fred Armisen
    • Manny
    Bob Stephenson
    Bob Stephenson
    • Doug
    Yaffit Hallely
    Yaffit Hallely
    • Woman
    • (as Yafit Hallely)
    Josh Charles
    Josh Charles
    • Forrest Mead
    Marin Hinkle
    Marin Hinkle
    • Karen
    Yul Vazquez
    Yul Vazquez
    • Paco
    Michael Lawson
    • Busboy
    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Leon
    Nick Grodin
    Nick Grodin
    • Summers
    Robert John Burke
    Robert John Burke
    • Colonel
    • (as Robert Burke)
    • Director
      • Jesse Peretz
    • Writers
      • David Guion
      • Michael Handelman
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Charles Grodin's first film role in 13 years.
    • Goofs
      The bag of burgers is from In-n-Out, which has no franchises anywhere near the scene's setting of Ohio.
    • Quotes

      Sofia Kowalski: [Abby March makes comment about how Sofia isn't a happy person and Abby thinks it's bad for baby Oliver] You know what I think? You're an idiot. And your son Petey... is a dipshit.

    • Crazy credits
      "Harold and the Purple Crayon" by Crockett Johnson is published by HarperCollins, but the credits write it as "Harpers Collins."
    • Alternate versions
      SPOILER WARNING The version of the film on the Unrated DVD is drastically different than, and is in fact shorter than, the theatrical release. The plot point in which it is revealed that Chip was faking his handicap is never revealed. The following scenes are removed from the film:
      • The hospital scene where Oliver is born and named.
      • The scene where Tom plays basketball with Chip in a wheelchair.
      • The scene between Tom and Chip in the locker room.
      • The scene in which Chip reveals he can walk to Tom.
      • The scene in which Chip reveals he can walk to Sofia, Wesley and Wesley's father. (This appears as an alternate ending on the DVD)
      • The scene in Barcelona where Chip is at the Idea building. However, the Unrated version has several short new scenes including:
      • A bizarre dream that Tom has.
      • More of Amelia's Spanish speaking.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Georgia Rule/Away from Her/The Ex/28 Weeks Later/Civic Duty (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Drinks for Two
      Written and Performed by Paul Williams

      Published by Cypress Creek Music (ASCAP)/Ocean Ridge Music 1 (SOCAN)

      Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music

    User reviews59

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    I Hate Chip Sanders
    Jason Bateman shined in this average comedy featuring Zach Braff and Amanda Peet. Despite being in a wheelchair for the entire movie, Jason Bateman does a fantastic job making the audience despise his character Chip Sanders. Tom Reilly (Braff) moves back to his wife's home town to take a job working with his father-in-law. Despite his nice-guy efforts, co-worker Chip just won't let Tom feel like he's doing anything right. When we discover that Chip is actually Tom's wife's ex, Bateman's performance had me wishing that Zach Braff would strangle Chip in a fit of rage.

    Zach Braff plays the likable main character who, just when you start to cheer for him, finds some idiotic way to disappoint you. I expected a little more from Amanda Peet after her hysterical performance in The Whole Nine Yards, but she performed solidly.

    Jason Bateman proves in this flick just why he received so much critical acclaim for Arrested Development.
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    • fudz
    • Nov 5, 2007

    FAQ2

    • Why is it called "Fast Track"?
    • What are the differences between the PG-13 Version and the Unrated Version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 11, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Eski Sevgili
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Weinstein Company
      • 2929 Productions
      • This Is That Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,093,394
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,394,229
      • May 13, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,178,640
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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