An interesting non-Christmas take on A Christmas Carol, but not that great of a movie. The dialogue seemed forced and sloppy and it was extremely predictable. On a side note, is it me, or does Matthew McConaughey play the exact same character in every movie?

It's not a masterpiece but Jesus, calm your farm and enjoy it for what it is. No one did a bad job of acting, it's a great line up, and regardless of the unoriginal message in it, SADLY we live in a world where WE NEED this reminder CONSTANTLY. So STFU and just appreciate it.I was expecting garbage and finished up pleasantly surprised. Anyone with high expectations, just P*ss off and find something else to be miserable about!Again, it's not Oscar winning, but I enjoyed it and I HATE romance films.

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009): Dir: Mark Waters / Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Michael Douglas, Breckin Meyer, Lacey Chabert: Here is an interesting take on the Christmas Scrooge films only this one regards one's disregard for relationships. It is a romantic comedy that deals with decisions that emerge later in life. Arrogant photographer Matthew McConaughey appears for his brother's wedding only to be confronted by the ghost of his uncle who declares that he will be visited by images of women from his past, present and future. Great idea marred by an insincere ending. Directed by Mark Waters who made the excellent teen comedy Mean Girls as well as Just Like Heaven and Freaky Friday. This is no Mean Girls but it certainly makes up for ideas. McConaughey is in top form fumbling through regrets and choices before the lame sentiment third act sets in. Jennifer Garner plays the woman that got away who is unimpressed with his antics but ultimately becomes "the one." Breckin Meyer and Lacey Chabert overact shamelessly as the married couple whose wedding seems to be in shambles because of McConaughey because blaming him just plainly seems convenient. Michael Douglas steals scenes as McConaughey's deceased flamboyant uncle who appears as a ghost. Its satire twist on the Christmas Scrooge story is inventive despite narrative familiarity. Score: 7 ½ / 10

I thought that there was really good chemistry between the two main characters. From an artistic standpoint, there were some plot elements and character developments I didn't think were totally needed. They do however drive the story, which seemed to be their purpose, so I can accept them. I liked the film for its message about commitment. I am not saying the film is a classic, but it was pleasant. The characters in this film have a lot of depth and the realism with which they are portrayed by the actors is shocking at times. I think the film is worth seeing. A true gem. A gritty, hard movie about gritty, hard people, but it's also intelligent.