Review of The Change-Up (2011) by Jill G — 20 May 2012

It was too slow in parts and then really funny.

This review of The Change-Up (2011) was written by Jill G on 20 May 2012.

The Change-Up has generally received mixed reviews.

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Bateman and Reynolds embody each other's mannerisms well and there's occasionally a funny observation, but the relentless and hideous treatment…

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By Kyle M (2,387) on 01 Aug 2014

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By Brandon D (482) on 29 Jul 2014

Pretty funny romantic comedy. I think it started off strong and the went down hill during the middle then at the end it finished strong…

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By Matthew J (1,312) on 02 Sep 2014

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By Lilian L (172) on 13 Dec 2015

An insipid, crude and inappropriate semi remake to Freaky Friday…

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By Brandon S (2,121) on 05 Dec 2014

Bateman and Reynolds are charming and funny as always, but this is one of the most harsh, unnecessarily filthy, and incredibly mean-spirited…

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By Heeldavid (72) on 28 Dec 2014

The film has a very silly and formulaic plot and the humor is very crude. Bateman's against type performance was good but it didn't save the film…

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By Anand K (266) on 10 Oct 2014

Another switched places comedy, this time starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman…

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By Weaam M (72) on 01 Sep 2015

Freaky Friday the MALE version ! Bateman and Reynolds make this work…

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Reynolds tries and if you find him or this sort of teen-bop movie appealing, you may find something to enjoy…

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