My Best Friend's Girl

My Best Friend's Girl

Year: 2008

Runtime: 101 min

Language: English

Director: Howard Deutch

Budget: $20M

ComedyRomance

A man hopelessly devoted to Alexis finds his romantic pursuit complicated when she unexpectedly ends their relationship after a few weeks. Seeking a solution, he turns to his best friend, a man who considers himself an expert in rebounds. He agrees to help win Alexis back, but finds her to be his most challenging case yet, leading to humorous and unexpected consequences.

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1

Tank's Unique Business

Sherman 'Tank' Turner, a help line operator, becomes infamous for his peculiar service that helps heartbroken individuals win back their exes. He does this by arranging intentionally terrible dates that highlight how good their previous relationships were, using ridiculous antics to drive the point home.

2

Dustin's Unrequited Love

Dustin, Tank's step-cousin, is deeply infatuated with his coworker Alexis. After dating for five weeks, Dustin expresses his love, but Alexis insists on keeping things platonic while she trains for an upcoming marathon.

3

Seeking Tank's Help

Feeling lost about his own romantic situation, Dustin confides in Tank about his feelings for Alexis. Despite Dustin's initial reluctance to let Tank interfere, the latter is eager to assist in winning her over.

4

Marathon Training

Tank starts joining Alexis in her marathon training sessions, which leads to hilarious and outrageous outings. These encounters are marked by Tank's usual cringe-worthy behavior, including his bold advances suggesting intimate encounters early in their relationship.

5

Alexis Seeks New Relationships

As Tank's antics continue, Alexis decides to explore dating other guys, straying from her budding connection with Tank. This decision prompts Dustin to once again ask Tank for help in sabotaging her new dates, fueled by jealousy.

6

Dustin's Desperate Measures

Dustin's jealousy leads to increasingly embarrassing attempts to keep Alexis close, creating tension and awkward situations. His frustration grows as he realizes his own shortcomings in the pursuit of love.

7

Tank's Growing Feelings

While trying to assist Dustin, Tank begins to develop genuine feelings for Alexis. This inner conflict is heightened by a confrontation with his father, who offers flippant views on love and relationships that make Tank question his self-worth.

8

Misguided Encounters

Tank faces a series of misguided dating experiences, including a particularly disastrous date with an overly enthusiastic Christian girl. These experiences serve to emphasize his shortcomings and mistakes in romantic pursuits.

9

Courage to Pursue Alexis

Inspired by his experiences and conversations with his father, Tank finally musters the courage to genuinely pursue Alexis. This leads him to a chaotic wedding that brings his past mistakes rushing back.

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10

Culmination of Feelings

The emotional climax of the film occurs with various misunderstandings and confrontations. Both Tank and Alexis are forced to confront their true feelings for each other amidst a backdrop of humorous chaos.

11

Hopeful Reconciliation

After a series of emotionally charged events, the film concludes on a hopeful note, suggesting that Tank and Alexis might reignite their romance. Their journey through confusion and humor ultimately leads them back to each other.

12

Dustin's Surprising Match

In a twist of fate, the credits tease a potential romantic connection between Dustin and Alexis's roommate, hinting at new developments in the aftermath of their chaotic experiences. This setup adds humor and depth to the story's conclusion.

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