The Switch Reviews
April 1, 2011
Despite a strong cast and technical specs, The Switch remains another easily disposable entertainment built out of the rubble of a promising literary prospect.
January 31, 2011
You have to overlook a whole lot of guff in order to enjoy the slight but pleasurable entertainment of The Switch.
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| Original Score: 2.5/4
September 5, 2010
On some level, Wally is acting out on his deep feelings, and what he's doing to his "friend" is a violation of her dignity not far removed from rape.
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| Original Score: D-
September 2, 2010
Let down by inconsistent characterisation and finally ending in gloopy sentimentality and silliness.
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| Original Score: 2/5
September 2, 2010
It strains to portray a progressive modern woman, but Aniston's role is the weakest link.
Original Score: 2/5
September 2, 2010
There's an interesting story in there somewhere about nature and nurture, and the pros and cons of being clever or merely good-looking.
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| Original Score: 3/5
September 1, 2010
Despite winning turns by Lewis and an on-form Goldblum, the laughs are in short supply.
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| Original Score: 2/5
September 1, 2010
There's much to enjoy, if not quite enough to disguise the film's essential awkwardness in trying to cover too many bases.
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| Original Score: 3/5
September 1, 2010
One wonders how much more of these kinds of films Aniston can make.
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| Original Score: 2/5
September 1, 2010
This is exactly the kind of role that suits Jen down to the ground. As Kassie, she's dead funny, deeply watchable and hugely likeable. It's just a shame there's not more of her.
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| Original Score: 3/5
August 26, 2010
In The Switch, Bateman plays a not-so-romantic lead who sometimes makes you want to shake him. And still, he's never been so appealing.
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| Original Score: 7.5/10
August 24, 2010
Sorry tabloid readers. At no time does Jennifer 'Womb Watch' Aniston growl, "Take that, Brad."
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| Original Score: C+
August 20, 2010
There aren't enough surprises to justify the title, but The Switch produces sufficient light for a late-summer diversion.
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| Original Score: 2.5/4
August 20, 2010
Perverse gender politics are at play here in this insemination fantasy about a man hijacking a woman's uterus in a long play to win her heart.
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| Original Score: 1.5/5
August 20, 2010
The comedy itself suffers from awkward scheduling. Though this isn't its only wrinkle.
Original Score: 2.5/4
August 20, 2010
It's not a bad film, really, just sort of average. But Bateman is so good in it -- natural, funny, yet full of real emotion -- that you immediately want to see him again in a better film.
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| Original Score: C+
August 20, 2010
Aside from the fact that it's all too entirely predictable, The Switch is a pleasant enough end-of-the-summer time killer.
August 20, 2010
This New York-based comedy directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck distinguishes itself with three-dimensional characters and an engaging storyline.
August 20, 2010
Amiable fluff that takes its time learning how to walk, talk, and generally act like the kid-centric rom-com that it is.
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| Original Score: 2/5
August 20, 2010
Likable cast wasted in a dopey comedy. But hey, at least it has the first head-lice-removal instructional montage in romcom history.
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| Original Score: 1/5