The Change-Up

Synopsis

The Change-Up is a 2011 comedy film starring Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds. The movie follows the story of two friends who magically switch bodies and lives. Dave (Bateman) is a responsible lawyer and family man, while Mitch (Reynolds) is a carefree and single actor. As they navigate each other's lives, they quickly realize the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Hilarity ensues as they try to figure out how to undo the switch and learn valuable lessons about life and friendship along the way. The Change-Up is a laugh-out-loud comedy with heart, exploring themes of identity, responsibility, and the importance of relationships.

Cast

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  Jason Bateman

  Dave Lockwood

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  Ryan Reynolds

  Mitch Planko

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  Leslie Mann

  Jamie Lockwood

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  Olivia Wilde

  Sabrina McArdle

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  Alan Arkin

  Mitch's Dad

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  Gregory Itzin

  Flemming Steel

Reviews

The Change-Up received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the comedic chemistry between Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds, others criticized the movie for relying too heavily on crude humor. Despite the talented cast, the film fell short of delivering a truly memorable story. Rotten Tomatoes gave The Change-Up a 26% approval rating, with the critical consensus stating, 'Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman give it their all, but they can't overcome the script's desperate scatalogical humor and painfully cliched plot.' IMDb rated the movie 6.3/10 based on user reviews, highlighting the divisive nature of the film. Metacritic assigned a score of 39/100, indicating generally unfavorable reviews from critics. Overall, The Change-Up offers some laughs but fails to leave a lasting impression.