Quick Change
Quick Change

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Quick Change

2013
Movie
82 min
English

Dorina is a transsexual woman. She’s got herself a flourishing career, albeit in an illegal cosmetic surgery business. She is a mother figure to Hero, her eight year old nephew, and a devoted wife to Uno. Between her job and her family, Dorina feels that she is one lucky woman. Until Uno falls in love.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users65%
Director: Daniel AlgrantGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A planned bank robbery by three friends quickly devolves into a chaotic and unpredictable ordeal. As they attempt to escape with the money, they find themselves entangled in a series of increasingly bizarre and dangerous situations, leading to a desperate fight for survival and freedom.

Critical Reception

Quick Change received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its comedic elements fell flat and the plot to be somewhat nonsensical. While some appreciated the cast's efforts, the film struggled to find a consistent tone or maintain audience engagement.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its crime and comedy elements, resulting in a tone-deaf experience.

  • Bill Murray's presence does little to salvage a predictable and uninspired plot.

  • While visually competent, the narrative lacks focus and fails to deliver genuine laughs.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be an uneven comedy, with some enjoying the performances but many criticizing the weak script and lack of originality. The humor was often seen as forced, and the overall experience was considered disappointing.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a vehicle for Bill Murray, who also served as one of its directors, though he later left the project, handing directing duties to Howard Franklin.

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