Overview
Celebrity photographer Connor Mead lives life in the fast lane, committed to lifelong bachelorhood and simultaneous relationships with multiple women. On the eve of his younger brother Paul's wedding, Connor's mockery of love proves a real buzz-kill for everyone - including his childhood crush, Jenny, the one woman who always seemed immune to his considerable charms. Later that night, he gets a wake-up call from the ghost of his late Uncle Wayne, the hard-partying, legendary ladies' man who was Connor's mentor. Uncle Wayne has an urgent message which he delivers through three ghosts who guide Connor on an eye-opening tour of his romantic past, present and future. Along the way, they attempt to discern whether he will ever be able to change his ways -- and if there is any hope of him finding true love.
Summary: this is a romcom with a stellar cast that blatantly rips off (far superior) movies and stories. So why the decent rating? I am almost embarrased to say that the film still kind of worked for me. Make no mistake about it – if it worked at all, it is because of the fantastic cast. McConaughey was thankfully nearing the end of his romcom phase, and he and Garner have some really good chemistry together. Some of the other secondary characters are also very good – Emma Stone heads that list in a fun role.
IHATEBadMovies.com reviews Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
Movie title: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
Movie description: Celebrity photographer Connor Mead lives life in the fast lane, committed to lifelong bachelorhood and simultaneous relationships with multiple women. On the eve of his younger brother Paul's wedding, Connor's mockery of love proves a real buzz-kill for everyone - including his childhood crush, Jenny, the one woman who always seemed immune to his considerable charms. Later that night, he gets a wake-up call from the ghost of his late Uncle Wayne, the hard-partying, legendary ladies' man who was Connor's mentor. Uncle Wayne has an urgent message which he delivers through three ghosts who guide Connor on an eye-opening tour of his romantic past, present and future. Along the way, they attempt to discern whether he will ever be able to change his ways -- and if there is any hope of him finding true love.
Date published: 2026-07-26
Director(s): Mark Waters
Actor(s): Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Michael Douglas, Breckin Meyer, Lacey Chabert, Robert Forster, Anne Archer, Emma Stone, Daniel Sunjata, Noureen DeWulf, Rachel Boston, Camille Guaty, Amanda Walsh, Emily Baldoni, Catherine Haena Kim, Noa Tishby, Christina Milian, Rachelle Wood, Erin Wyatt, Stephanie Oum, Micah Sherman, Albert M. Chan, Michael Anastasia, Paul Cassell, Dan Whelton, Devin Brochu, Kasey Russell, Scott Powers, Heather Wilde, Michael R. Pouliot, Logan Miller, Christa B. Allen, Chad Mountain, Samantha Rose Goober, Alyssa McCourt, Sam Byrne, Gina Gesamondo, Toni Saladna, Abigail Kuklis, Paula Merritt, Kortney Adams, Cindy Lentol, Kimberly Carvalho, Ashley Carvalho, Tina Casciani, Quiana Grant, Annalaina Marks
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
My Review
Summary: this is a romcom with a stellar cast that blatantly rips off (far superior) movies and stories. So why the decent rating? I am almost embarrased to say that the film still kind of worked for me. Make no mistake about it – if it worked at all, it is because of the fantastic cast. McConaughey was thankfully nearing the end of his romcom phase, and he and Garner have some really good chemistry together. Some of the other secondary characters are also very good – Emma Stone heads that list in a fun role.
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My Review - 6/10
6/10