Review of The Hot Chick (2002) by Pete L — 07 Mar 2010

"Boys are cheats and liars, they're such a big disgrace. They will tell you anything to get to second base... ball, baseball he thinks he's gonna score. If you let him go all the way then you are a hor... ticulture studies flowers, geologist studies rocks. The only thing a guy wants from you is a place to put his cock... roaches, beetles, butterflies and bugs. Nothing makes him happier than a giant pair of jug... glers and acrobats, a dancing bear named Chuck. All guys really want to do is - forget it, no such luck.".

This movie is certainly great for laughs. I loved the way Schneider and McAdams were able to pull off the old switcheroo - Schneider becomes a popular, girly girl stuck in a man's body, while McAdams turns into a tough guy placed inside a (what else?) hot chick's body. After publicly humiliating a fat batchmate during the cheerleading display, Jessica (McAdams) and her friends, April (Faris), Lulu (Holden), and Keecia (Murray) stumble upon an African store where Jessica finds a pair of earrings which she finds irresistible. Ignoring the saleswoman's quip about the earrings being a valuable artifact, Jessica switches them for an ordinary pair of earrings. After few series of unfortunate events later, Jessica switches bodies with Clive Maxton (Schneider), and begins on a quest to get her life (and body) back. I know a lot of people hated this film, but I don't give a bag of nuts about it. I think Schneider was great as his turn as a popular cheerleader who had the misfortune to end up in a penal situation. But I think it was Faris who really led the pack and the sweet, ditzy, and lovable April, who is not only as hot as her best friend, but as loyal as a puppy. Loved the morals in the film, such as valuing what you have, staunch friendship, and being proud of your heritage no matter what it is. Speaking of being proud of one's heritage, in case you didn't know, Rob Schneider is part Filipino, just like me (except of course I'm 3/4 Filipino and 1/4 Chinese). ;) :)))).