The Ex (2006)
A slacker is forced to work for his father-in-law after his pregnant wife steps away from her high-paying job.
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Tom Reilly -
Sofia Kowalski -
Chip Sanders -
Bob Kowalski -
Amelia Kowalski -
Wesley -
Don Wollebin -
Carol Lane -
Manny -
Doug -
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Forrest Mead -
Karen -
Paco -
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Director:
Jesse PeretzWriters:
David Guion, Michael HandelmanAll Cast & Crew
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Trivia
In an interview with Creative Screenwriting magazine, the screenwriters, David Guion and Michael Handelman, virtually disowned the film. Guion said "That movie was a bit of a cautionary story for screenwriters in terms of that it was a movie that struggled a little bit and didn't test well initially, and the financiers panicked and said, 'We better show a lot of people getting hit in the balls.' It was unfortunate because the director, Jesse Peretz, is great and very talented, but the movie was ultimately taken out of his hands."
Quotes
Tom Reilly:
No offense to Chip, but he's a dick!
Goofs
Clearly visible out the window of candy & ice cream shop supposedly in Ohio is an awning with a phone number with a 718 area code, which belongs to New York City's outer boroughs.
Crazy Credits
A series of outtakes and bloopers are played over the end credits.
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.
Soundtracks
Love and Disaster(uncredited)
Written by Angela McCluskey and Scott McCloud
Performed by Angela McCluskey
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Comedy | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
11 May 2007Language
English, Spanish
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USABox Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$1,394,229 13 May 2007
Gross USA:
$3,093,394
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$5,178,640
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