Quartile rating: 5.5/10 · 1 rating
After his fiancée, Kate, dies in an accident on their wedding day, veterinarian Henry grows depressed. To help him move on, his sister has him visit psychic Ashley and gives her Kate's diary. Ashley uses the journal's details to convincingly deliver the fake message that Kate wants Henry to move on. However, Kate's ghost is watching over Ashley and Henry. Furious when they fall for each other, she vows to sabotage their relationship.
Over Her Dead Body is a fairly forgettable romantic comedy that blends a ghost-sabotage premise with standard genre beats. The concept of a jealous ghost undermining a new relationship has modest novelty but is executed in a by-the-numbers fashion. The plot is predictable and relies on tired rom-com conventions — misunderstandings, eventual reconciliation — without subverting them. The performances from Eva Longoria, Paul Rudd, and Lake Bell are serviceable but unremarkable; no one is given material that showcases their abilities. Cinematography is bland and functional, typical of mid-2000s studio romantic comedies with no distinctive visual choices. The ending resolves neatly and without surprise. Overall a competent but uninspired entry in the genre.