Review of The Change-Up (2011) by Jillian L — 08 Mar 2013

Had good potential to be a funny movie with heart but instead just ended up being rude and crude!

This review of The Change-Up (2011) was written by Jillian L on 08 Mar 2013.

The Change-Up has generally received mixed reviews.

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The Change-Up is dreadfully formulaic and for the most part, way to awkward to be funny…

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