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Freaky Friday (2003),
Director: Mark Waters, Rated PG
Every teenager's nightmare...turning into her mother.
  Starring:
Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon, Harold Gould, Chad
Michael Murray, Stephen Tobolowsky, Christina Vidal
DML Rating:
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
- above average
"It's easy to be you.
I'll just suck the fun out of everything." –
Anna (in Tess' body)
Why watch this? This
film is simply a lot of fun, as two fine actress ham up the
switching-bodies theme.
Plot Summary:
The plot centers on a constantly bickering mother and daughter
who, after a magical encounter, find themselves inexplicably
swapped into each other's bodies. Forced to navigate each
other's lives and challenges, they gain a newfound perspective
on their relationship. Ultimately, they must find a way to
switch back before an important event for the mother.
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Dad's Preview:
After the successful
Parent
Trap (1998) remake, Disney's
targeted another previous comedy film as the
next vehicle for spunky Lindsay Lohan.
At the last minute, Jamie Lee Curtis signed on, and she
basically steals the show. Her character really takes off after Lohan's mind
enters her body - she literally becomes a teen - energetic, pouty, and defiant! Hats off to
Ms. Lohan for hanging in with her. There are
tons of laughs as they adjust to their new
bodies, then try fix things. It's a hoot to
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Disney Pictures, Gunn Films; Buena Vista Pictures Dist. |
