Kamurai
Great watch, would watch again, and can recommend.
This is probably my favorite "body swap" trope movie. It's Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman for crying out loud. If you've ever liked anything they've ever done (aside from "Green Lante...
The Change-Up
2011Movie112 minEnglish
Lifelong friends Dave and Mitch are envious of the other's life. Mitch thinks Dave has it all: a beautiful, loving family and a high-paying job at a prestigious law firm. But Dave thinks Mitch’s stress-free playboy life without obligation or consequence is the real dream come true. One fateful drunken night, they both admit that they wish they had the other’s life while peeing in a fountain when lightning strikes. The next morning, they wake up, hungover, in each other’s bodies! With time not on their side, Mitch and Dave comically struggle to avoid completely destroying each other’s lives before they can find a way to get their old ones back.
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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users63%
Director: David Dobkin•Genres: Comedy, Fantasy
Plot Summary
Two best friends, the uptight, married lawyer Mitch and the carefree, single slacker Dave, magically swap bodies during a drunken night out. As they navigate each other's chaotic lives, Mitch finds himself dealing with Dave's irresponsible behavior and legal troubles, while Dave grapples with Mitch's demanding family and professional responsibilities. They must find a way to switch back before their lives completely fall apart.
Critical Reception
The Change-Up received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the comedic chemistry between Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman and some of its more raunchy humor. However, others found the plot predictable and the humor to be juvenile and lacking originality. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, albeit forgettable, comedy.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's central premise offers potential for humor, but often relies on crude jokes and predictable scenarios.
- Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman deliver solid performances, but their comedic chemistry isn't enough to elevate the material.
- The movie struggles to balance its R-rated humor with any genuine emotional depth or originality.
Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a fun, if not particularly groundbreaking, comedy. Many appreciated the performances of the lead actors and the laugh-out-loud moments, though some felt the plot was a bit too formulaic and the humor occasionally went too far.
Fun Fact
The film's script was initially set in college before being rewritten to feature adult protagonists and a body-swapping scenario.
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