Complaining about their lives whilst peeing into a fountain, two men wake up the next morning to find themselves living in each others bodies. Stuck that way until they figure out a way to switch back, they quickly learn that they didn't have it so bad in the first place. Dave and Mitch (Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds, or Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman depending on how you look at it) live drastically different lives, with Dave being a workaholic family man and Mitch being a layabout actor with a string of women left in his wake. With Dave's career and family at stake, can Mitch put in the ultimate performance and save the day?
As well as upping the expletive-filled, gross-out factor for this vulgar Vice Versa, the main selling point of The Change-Up is the teaming of Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds, both likeable guys with a lot of goodwill generated towards them. Sadly, even they can't save The Change-Up from being a little bit crap. Chucking in as many body swap cliches as possible (oh no, my very important boardroom presentation is tomorrow!), it's hard to ignore the fact that nothing ever feels in jeopardy for the two men. Whereas Dave may be having some family trouble (yeah, that's likely to end badly) the biggest thing at stake for Mitch is his career in lorno (light porno to the uninitiated).
Despite having some chemistry together, neither Bateman or Reynolds particularly impress here. Both funny actors, you'd be better off watching Just Friends and Horrible Bosses to see them at their best. The Change-Up DVD also comes with a longer, ruder version of the film that, given I found it both overlong and vulgar to the point of unsavoury, I think I'll stick with the theatrical cut. Now if you don't mind, I'm off to watch Vice Versa.
Verdict
Special Features: Longer, Ruder Cut, Fist Fight Deleted Scene, Gag Reel.
This movie was amazing! I laughed throughout the entire movie and I was thoroughly entertained. The actors delivered great performances and the story was very enjoyable. ipvanish coupon The Change-Up is definitely a must-watch and a great addition to any DVD collection.
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