Tom (Braff) and his wife Sofia (Peet) move from Manhattan to Ohio after the birth of their son. Tom, struggling to keep a job, takes an entry-level position at his father-in-law’s advertising firm. He soon finds himself in a "passive-aggressive battle" with Chip (Bateman), a competitive creative director who still carries a torch for Sofia and goes to extreme lengths to make Tom look incompetent. The Ex (2006)
: The plot centers on Tom, a chronic underachiever forced to work at his father-in-law's ad agency, where he clashes with Chip—Sofia's high-school ex-boyfriend who uses a wheelchair and works tirelessly to sabotage Tom's career and marriage. Tom (Braff) and his wife Sofia (Peet) move
The 2006 comedy film (originally titled Fast Track ) features a high-stakes workplace rivalry and a notable comeback performance by Charles Grodin . While critics found the script "formulaic," the standout feature of the film is Jason Bateman's performance as the hilariously manipulative and smug antagonist, Chip Sanders. Key Movie Highlights The Ex (2006) : The plot centers on
: This film marked the first screen appearance in 13 years for legendary actor Charles Grodin , who plays Sofia’s father, Bob. Key Movie Highlights : This film marked the
: Keep an eye out for brief appearances by Amy Adams , Paul Rudd , Amy Poehler , and Fred Armisen .
: The unrated DVD version is notably shorter than the theatrical release and features a significantly different plot point regarding Chip's paralysis. Plot Summary
: The film features a strong ensemble of comedy veterans, including Zach Braff (as Tom Reilly), Amanda Peet (as Sofia Kowalski), and Jason Bateman.