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The Switch Theatrical Review
Nathan M Rose8/19/2010 2:52 PM EST
The Switch, based on a short story by Jeffrey Eugenides, stars Jennifer Aniston (Kassie) and Jason Batman (Wally). They are two best friends and are going through their own middle-age crises. Aniston is anxious to move on and have a child, while Bateman is a bit of a neurotic -- trying to figure out his suppressed feelings he has for his best friend. Kassie decides it is time to have a baby, even if it means doing it by herself. However, unbeknown to her, Kassie's conception doesn't go completely as planned. A drunken Wally decides to switch the sperm in the cup to his own. While Wally doesn't seem to recollect this incident immediately, life goes on; and Kassie moves to Michigan. After she returns seven years later, Wally finally gets acquainted with Kassie's precocious, though slightly neurotic, son. At that point, things start coming back to him about that fateful night.
While this type of plot can lead to a very contrived comedy, the directors Josh Gordon and Will Speck skillfully let the story flow along at a proper pace that endears the film to audience members and does not take it to the absurd.
Aside from the amazing two lead actors, the cast is rounded out by veteran actors, Jeff Goldblum (Leonard) and Juliette Lewis (Debbie), and the amazing new-comer Thomas Robinson (Sebastian). Every time that Robinson is on-screen, you can't help but marvel at such an amazing, adorable, and cute young actor he is.
The editing of the film is extremely tight, allowing for just the right amount of pauses during the scenes and does not draw the film out longer than it should be.
The Switch is a lighthearted comedy/drama. This is the perfect "date movie" or night out with your loved one. You will both be leaving the theater with a little more joy in your hearts.
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Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Patrick Wilson, Jeff Goldblum, Juliette Lewis,Thomas Robinson
Directed by: Will Speck
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Running Time: 101 minutes
Distributed by: Miramax Films
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Nathan has always loved movies, but his real passion began when he saw Die Hard and Terminator 2: Judgment Daywhile growing up in South Florida. Ever since then, movies have become his life; and his mind was made up that would be his career choice. After successfully working in the internet market space since 1996, Nathan Rose along with Eric English founded FlickDirect Inc., in 2006 -- fulfilling his lifelong dream to be part of the film industry. Aside from running FlickDirect, Nathan has also appeared in various online productions and films.
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