Every generation has a reflective body-swap comedy thrust upon it, with results ranging from the genteel Reagan-era George Burns vehicle 18 Again to the slyly empowering, cell phone-savvy remake of Freaky Friday. Fueled by... more » two amazingly game performances from Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds, The Change-Up goes for the gross-out, happily wallowing where those previous films dared not tread. Whatever this says about the current state of society, there's no denying that the results are consistently, ridiculously funny. Kicking off with a gag involving a baby that might give even John Waters pause, director David Dobkin (Wedding Crashers) wastes no time getting to the gimmick, via a magical fountain that rearranges the brains of an uptight family-man lawyer (Bateman) and party-animal actor (Reynolds). What follows plays like a greatest-hits medley of the genre, shot through with a steadily escalating level of filth. (The reveal of Reynolds's girlfriend will not soon be forgotten/expunged.) Adept as the leads are, they also leave room in the spotlight for some killer supporting players, including Alan Arkin, Olivia Wilde, and especially Apatow vet Leslie Mann, who delivers two lengthy monologues that veer from sympathetic to gloriously bent without missing a beat. High art it most definitely ain't, but The Change-Up lands squarely in the borderland between offensive and hilarious, where the best shock comedies reside. You'll laugh until you gag, and vice versa. --Andrew Wright« less
Fun stuff with some entertaining scenes BUT it pushed the limits of crudes on others.
Jennifer D. (jennicat) from ST AUGUSTINE, FL Reviewed on 1/3/2015...
I really liked this movie, I love all the actors. I guess that is what made it a good movie to me.
Tiffany A. (Tiffany-Fawn) from SMYER, TX Reviewed on 12/26/2014...
I had seen a little of this movie on tv and I was really wanted to see the entire movie. I was so glad to find that someone had it available to trade. I really enjoyed this movie and I thought it was really funny. They always do movies where two females switch bodies/places, but not 2 men and it was a nice change. I really think this is a funny movie and I already watched it 3 times since getting this movie.
Elizabeth B. (bethieof96) from NINETY SIX, SC Reviewed on 10/14/2013...
I do not think they could make a worse movie. I am really upset with myself for buying this movie. To think Ryan Reynolds starred in such TRASH is unreal. I would not suggest this movie to anyone. All it is about is SEX, SEX AND MORE SEX. I give it a 0-.
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