Freaky Friday (2003)

All Critics (148) | Top Critics (38) | Fresh (130) | Rotten (18) | DVD (33)

Maybe it's only adults who'll get teary-eyed -- kids just wanna have fun. And they will.

August 18, 2008 Full Review

David Ansen

Newsweek

Top Critic

The premise provides a fine showcase for the two appealing actresses, who appropriate each other's vocal and physical mannerisms with dead-on accuracy.

July 19, 2007 Full Review

Ted Shen

Chicago Reader

Top Critic

Nothing's really wrong here, but nor are there surprises.

January 26, 2006 Full Review

Time Out

Top Critic

A likable but flimsy retread that's barely worth the effort.

August 8, 2003 Full Review

Michael Wilmington

Chicago Tribune

Top Critic

The material here may not be the freshest, but screenwriters Heather Hach and the redoubtable Leslie Dixon have buffed the dialogue until it sparkles like the finest cubic zirconium, and the cast is game from top to bottom.

August 8, 2003 Full Review

Ty Burr

Boston Globe

Top Critic

It's really a family film, deftly updated for the 2003 market, but still sweetly funny at its heart.

August 8, 2003

Jennifer Frey

Washington Post

Top Critic

What should have been a bland Disney remake has somehow ended up as the most satisfying family comedy for a long time.

May 25, 2011 Full Review

Film4

Mother-daughter switch is fun comedic chaos.

December 24, 2010 Full Review

Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

A sitcom formula film that tries too hard.

January 7, 2010 Full Review

Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

While occasionally fluffy and cheesy and just brainless, this is a very good, very well-acted and laugh out loud funny remake.

April 29, 2009 Full Review

Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

The two featured females offset these distractions by having so much apparent fun that it becomes contagious.

August 7, 2008 Full Review

Mark Halverson

Sacramento News & Review

A hilarious, heartwarming remake.

April 15, 2007 Full Review

Kam Williams

Princeton Town Topics

Cute and innocently funny, with engaging turns from a beautifully silly Curtis, and Lindsay Lohan as a 21st century high school heroine.

April 1, 2006 Full Review

Angie Errigo

Empire Magazine

It's meant to be a fun kid's movie, and it's a must see for mothers and daughters.

December 6, 2005 Full Review

Kevin Carr

Film Threat

Offers enough all-around entertainment for most any teen, or even adult, to appreciate through its quick 90-minute run.

March 5, 2005 Full Review

JoBlo

JoBlo's Movie Emporium

...hardly a classic -- neither was the original -- [but] good-natured enough that you'll be willing overlook the terrible Chinese accents and the obligatory smarmy speeches.

January 27, 2005 Full Review

Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

I now understand why I've had to sit through all the truly awful movies I've seen this summer. The Almighty was preparing me for Freaky Friday.

October 7, 2004 Full Review

Tony Medley

tonymedley.com

This is a warm, charming and entertaining movie that took me by surprise.

July 20, 2004 Full Review

Joe Utichi

FilmFocus

Good fun, with a timeless generational understanding theme tossed in for good measure.

June 26, 2004 Full Review

Brian Webster

Apollo Guide

Freaky Friday is fun for kids, teens and parents alike.

April 7, 2004 Full Review

Jeff Otto

IGN Movies

Somehow people have got it into their heads that this is a good movie.

February 24, 2004 | Comments (3)

Ian Waldron-Mantgani

UK Critic

It's not as good as the 1976 original, but it's still a lot of fun and I think adults and kids will enjoy it.

February 7, 2004 Full Review

Scott Chitwood

ComingSoon.net

'... Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan get their freak on with a sublime synchronicity that matches the original.'

January 31, 2004 Full Review

Lori Hoffman

Atlantic City Weekly

• 1. Evan: Oh so you don't answer your phone calls. You said that I will be able to call you on your honeymoon but you lied to me, you're a liar.
  – Submitted by Criselle M (2 months ago)
• 1. Tess Coleman: I am beyond cutting you slack, Anna, but you are not going to the audition!
  2. Anna Coleman: Yes, I am!
  3. Tess Coleman: No, you're not!
  4. Anna Coleman: Why not?!
  5. Tess Coleman: Because I said so!
  6. Pei-Pei's Mom: Cookie?
  – Submitted by Alleli A (9 months ago)
• 1. Anna Coleman: [in her mom's body] [looks at her reflection in horror] I'm old!
  – Submitted by Nikita W (11 months ago)
• 1. Anna Coleman: [in her mom's body, pointing at Pei-Pei] I think she knows exactly what we're talking about!
  2. Tess Coleman: [in Anna's body] Let's hit her!
  – Submitted by Diego T (19 months ago)
• 1. Tess Coleman: [in Anna's body] I look like Stevie Nicks!
  2. Anna Coleman: [in Tess's body] Who's he?
  – Submitted by Diego T (19 months ago)
• 1. Anna Coleman: [in her mom's body, talking to a patient] You read her diary? Gross! Bad! Bad mom award!
  – Submitted by Diego T (19 months ago)

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