Main Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman
Plot Summary: A classic body switch tale where a laid back single actor and his married lawyer best friend switch bodies & lives.
The Good: - The banter and comic timing between Reynolds and Bateman is spot on every time. The actors have been friends for a while, and it's very obvious throughout. The whole film is brilliantly funny because of their individual comedic talents and their ability to bounce off each other so well.
- The body switch is a time old classic, and although The Change Up doesn't go as far as parodying the genre, it also doesn't take itself too seriously.
The Bad: - Perhaps a few too many toilet/baby poo/masturbating jokes, but then again they fit in well with the overall 'boyishness' of the film, so can't really complain.
Memorable Moment: Reynolds' "lorno" scene...just the right amount of "ohmygoddon'tdoitthat'ssick!!"
Score: 8/10
Verdict: I am a huge fan of both Reynolds and Bateman, and they don't disappoint in this comedy where men whizz in fountains, babies throw knives, child ballerinas kick ass, and two best friends struggle to see the benefits of marriage/casual sex respectively. Would definitely recommend it for anyone who isn't afraid of a dirty joke and who knows how not to take life too seriously.
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