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From a short story by Virgin Suicides writer Jeffrey Eugenides comes a comedy about a middle-aged woman (Jennifer Aniston) who takes conceiving a child into her own hands by using a turkey baster to inseminate herself with a sample of a married friend's (Jason Bateman) sperm. Blades of Glory's Josh Gordon and Will Speck direct this film from a script by Allan Loeb.
With wonderful performances and wry wit, the dynamic between Wally and Sebastian is a joy to behold. Combined with the ever popular charms of Aniston, this is a sweet and uplifting rom-com guaranteed to warm your heart.
A great rom-com for grown ups, with ‘About a Boy’ appeal for the lads.
With wonderful performances and wry wit, the dynamic between Wally and Sebastian is a joy to behold. Combined with the ever popular charms of Aniston, this is a sweet and uplifting rom-com guaranteed to warm your heart.
A great rom-com for grown ups, with ‘About a Boy’ appeal for the lads.
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Kassie (Jennifer Aniston) is a smart, fun-loving single woman who, despite her slightly neurotic best friend Wally’s (Jason Bateman) objections, decides it’s time to have a baby—even if it means doing it by herself… With a little help from a charming sperm donor (Patrick Wilson), Kassie conceives and make a new life for her instant family away from the hubbub of the city. But unbeknownst to her, Wally had drunkenly switched the donation with his own ‘special offering’. Seven years later when Kassie moves back to town, Wally finally gets acquainted with Sebastian, her precocious and somewhat neurotic - not to mention hypochondriac - son. Things start seeming a little too familiar and Wally starts filling the blanks from that drunken night. Could it be..?
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I went into this film, knowing about all the bad reviews and expecting a mediocre romantic comedy. I came away feeling warm and fuzzy inside and completely blown away. Yes the initial concept is a bit far fetched and a bit low brow, but the film handles it perfectly and is in no way distasteful. It is by far the best piece of work Jennifer Aniston has done since friends, but the most unexpected performance came from Thomas Robinson who plays Sebastian. He was adorable and could not have been more perfectly suited for the role.
If you're expecting an hilarious, in your face, sex fest then watch something else, in fact I could recommend Knocked Up. But if you want a film full of meaning that makes you smile, then watch this. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
If you're expecting an hilarious, in your face, sex fest then watch something else, in fact I could recommend Knocked Up. But if you want a film full of meaning that makes you smile, then watch this. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having read the reviews that the film had 'bombed' in the cinemas, and that people had called this Jennifer Aniston's worst film yet, I was a little bit unsure whether to watch or not! As a loyal fan of Jen's I decided to try it and I wasn't left disappointed. I thought the storyline was slightly far fetched but the actor who played Sebastian made up for this, what a fantastic little actor! He brought a level of humour to the film that I wasn't expecting. One of the below reviews says Jennifer Aniston has had a poor career after Friends with no good films attached to her name, this is an opinion but I do disagree. Fair enough her films are not enjoyed by all but I think they are aimed at girls, teenagers and women who are looking for a bit of light comedy with a nice romantic edge i.e. The Breakup, Along came Polly, The Bounty Hunter, Bruce Almighty and Marley and Me are to name just a few of her films that are very good! And I would now include 'The Switch' in this list. Don't watch this film with high expectations of hilarity and sickly sweet romance as you will be disappointed. It is a very enjoyable film to fill in a couple of hours of spare time in the afternoon.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I can only share other people's enthusiasm in this highly likeable film.
The story begins with Kassie (Jennifer Aniston) telling her best friend and former ex-boyfriend Wally (Jason Bateman) that she is going to have a baby. She isn't pregnant yet, but she plans on getting a sperm donor. Wally realises he still has feelings for Kassie, but doesn't tell her, she gets pregnant via sperm donor, moves away and comes back 7 years later with her son. It's not until Wally meets Sebastian (her son who is an adorable actor) that he notices striking similarities to himself and wonders how that can be.
Very funny and heart-warming story although it does drag out the inevitable ending a bit and you're left shouting "CAN YOU PLEASE TELL HER THE TRUTH NOW!" for the last 30 minutes. It's very predictable and not very realistic either hence why I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars.
A very well worth watching piece of light entertainment though, but I don't think the films 12A certificate is suitable. Would have been better suited to a 15 in my opinion but maybe I'm old-fashioned that way!
The story begins with Kassie (Jennifer Aniston) telling her best friend and former ex-boyfriend Wally (Jason Bateman) that she is going to have a baby. She isn't pregnant yet, but she plans on getting a sperm donor. Wally realises he still has feelings for Kassie, but doesn't tell her, she gets pregnant via sperm donor, moves away and comes back 7 years later with her son. It's not until Wally meets Sebastian (her son who is an adorable actor) that he notices striking similarities to himself and wonders how that can be.
Very funny and heart-warming story although it does drag out the inevitable ending a bit and you're left shouting "CAN YOU PLEASE TELL HER THE TRUTH NOW!" for the last 30 minutes. It's very predictable and not very realistic either hence why I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars.
A very well worth watching piece of light entertainment though, but I don't think the films 12A certificate is suitable. Would have been better suited to a 15 in my opinion but maybe I'm old-fashioned that way!
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average rom com, with above average cast.
The Switch takes the whole concept of artificial insemination and presents it in a way that makes the audience question whether they support the decision to do it; of course, in... Read more
Published 1 month ago by bizmandan
not all that
it had one funny part i find other than that it took a long time to get in to it so sorry i found it was c*** . sorry for being blunt.
Published 1 month ago by MISS A. S. JEGAT
Didn't make me Switch off!
Wally and Kassie have been best friends for years, and have been through a lot of ups and downs together too. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Chloe S "Chick Lit Chloe"
The Best of the Bodily Fluid Switch Comedies
The body swap has been a staple of the middle of the road comedies since the days of `Freaky Friday'. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sam
not a comedy
I was actually looking for a smart, funny, feel-good comedy to watch over one of the long winter weekends. Based on the good reviews I bought this DVD. What a mistake! Read more
Published 4 months ago by europe10
Plenty of `Rom,' not so much `Com.'
Even though I'm a guy, I'm not immune to the odd romantic comedy - if it's got something decent to offer. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Albatross
GREAT film.. loved it
You have to watch it if you havent. Simple as :) I wont give any of the film away but I would advise you shouldn't watch the trailer as it gives too much of the story away. :)
Published 6 months ago by Shoppaholic
Brilliant!
Brilliant actors - I especially enjoyed Jason Bateman - and an interesting story about a hypersensitive and bright man and how he copes with the world and its daily obstacles. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lea Mc Carthy
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Had no problems getting this delivered, good and funny movie as expected :-) It is recommendable to watch this movie
Published 7 months ago by JKM
Rom, But No Com
I got this without reading the reviews, assuming that because Jennifer A was in it that it would be fairly lightweight, amusing and enjoyable. Boy, was I wrong. Read more
Published 8 months ago by E. Smith
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