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The Switch

Play trailer Poster for The Switch PG-13 Released Aug 20, 2010 1h 41m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Neurotic Wally Mars (Jason Bateman) has one bright spot in his life: his friendship with Kassie (Jennifer Aniston). When Kassie announces her intention to become pregnant using a sperm donor, Wally thinks he will be the lucky guy, but Kassie has someone else in mind. While drunk at Kassie's insemination party, Wally substitutes his sperm for the donor's, then passes out, remembering nothing. Seven years later, Wally meets Kassie's son, who seems oddly familiar to him.
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The Switch has an interesting premise and a charming cast; unfortunately, it also has a trite script that hews too close to tired rom-com formulas.

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Richard Brody New Yorker Rises above its contrived conceit thanks to carefully calibrated performances and coherent use of New York locations. Mar 21, 2022 Full Review Chris Cabin Slant Magazine Despite a strong cast and technical specs, The Switch remains another easily disposable entertainment built out of the rubble of a promising literary prospect. Apr 1, 2011 Full Review Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films 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. Rated: D- Sep 5, 2010 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Jason Bateman makes the experience worthwhile with a humorous, even three-dimensional performance with a surprisingly dramatic undercurrent. Rated: 3/4 Aug 9, 2023 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) The Switch does not aspire to the romantic comedy genre, but Aniston and Bateman have nice chemistry... pleasant insignificance. [Full review in Spanish] Aug 10, 2022 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins The dialogue is hilarious, moving swiftly with a prattling Grant-Hepburn feel, despite a completely unnecessary, nearly unrecognizable voiceover narration. Rated: 8/10 Nov 30, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Melissa F I find it quite funny.. it's heart warming, silly, I'm laughing out loud all by myself. A pleasant surprise! She just told him she's might move in w the Viking… hope it's a good ending. Happiest ever after. I'm a hopeless romantic. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/18/24 Full Review Kevin K Skip this forgettable movie based on a short story with a different title, and go read The Switch by Elmore Leonard. Not one single word wasted. You can thank me later Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/09/24 Full Review Yoosik Ethan O I watch this habitually when it comes on TV and I like it. Not a lot of comedy in this rom com but it's worth it with Jason Bateman in the lead. His Everyman persona is just good enough reason to watch movies like this. Great cast and chemistry, particularly with Bateman and the young boy. Very pleasant watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/29/23 Full Review Jennifer Tehani S Not sure about all the negative reviews on here, but Jason Bateman was a revelation in this film. The chemistry between him and Aniston was charming. I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It was 4 stars, but Jeff Goldblum made this already feel-good film hilariously wonderful. 5 stars. Great cast & fun film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/23 Full Review Michelle R This was a great comedy with leads that are worth the watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/20/23 Full Review Samuel P A romantic comedy with a deep, meaningful message? Sign me up. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Neurotic Wally Mars (Jason Bateman) has one bright spot in his life: his friendship with Kassie (Jennifer Aniston). When Kassie announces her intention to become pregnant using a sperm donor, Wally thinks he will be the lucky guy, but Kassie has someone else in mind. While drunk at Kassie's insemination party, Wally substitutes his sperm for the donor's, then passes out, remembering nothing. Seven years later, Wally meets Kassie's son, who seems oddly familiar to him.
Director
Josh Gordon, Will Speck
Producer
Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa, Nathan Kahane
Screenwriter
Allan Loeb
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Mandate Pictures, Echo Films, Bona Fide Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Drug Use|Dialogue|Some Nudity|Language|Mature Thematic Content|Sexual Material)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 20, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 20, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$27.8M
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
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