
Past is Allison Vandermeersh (Emma Stone), who was Connor's first. The intention is A Christmas Carol rendition of love, which will hopefully help Connor see the truth about love.Īs the story continues, Connor is met by the Ghost of Girlfriends Past, Present, and Future. Wayne informs him that he will be visited by three ghosts who are girlfriends from his past, present, and future. Life is lonely without love and there is no reason that Connor should continue to make the same mistakes.

Slowly, his thoughts on love change when the ghost of deceased uncle Wayne pay him a visit. Immediately, he starts to rub everyone the wrong way, especially when he gets on his high horse about how dumb love is. No one is happy to Connor when he arrives with the exception of Paul. Despite, Paul firmly believes his brother can change and he is the only remaining family that he has. The entire wedding party is skeptical to have him, as they know how selfish he can be and his thoughts on marriage. As the story progresses, Wayne is getting ready to go back home for his younger brother Paul's (Breckin Meyer) wedding. As the years went by, Connor vowed to never let his emotions hurt him and use women for his needs. Wayne taught Connor everything he knew about women. They finally had something they could see on the same level. It was at this moment that the estranged Wayne and Connor bonded. During a school dance, Connor missed the opportunity to dance and kiss Jenny, which left him with a broken heart when she shared her first kiss in front of him with an older boy. As they grew older, their friendship started to blossom into childhood love. As a kid, the neighbor girl Jenny Perotti (Jennifer Garner) was his best friend. Wayne gave him bad advice, which ultimately drove Connor to becoming the self-centered guy he is today. He went to live with his uncle Wayne (Michael Douglas). When he was a kid, his parents died in accident. Connor grew up without a proper father figure. He does not believe in love or relationships. His goal is to bed as many women as possible and not get emotionally attached.

It has its moments and makes for a decent movie, but it definitely should not be at the top of your list to own or watch.Ĭonnor Mead (Matthew McConaughey) is a full-blown playboy and treats women like things. Overall, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past is not a great flick, but at the same time it is not terrible. They will show him what becomes of his life if he does not make a drastic change for the better. A ghost in the form of his uncle tells him ghosts of former girlfriends will take him into the past, the present, and the future. The story is about a troubled individual who has turned his back on love. The film is loosely based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Ghosts of Girlfriends Past is a romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner.
