A pretty good Freaky Friday. Most of the modern versions are boring. This at least is well done. Peyton List puts on an odd boy voice sometimes that isn't necessary and there's plenty of Disney Channel "Boys are from Mars, Girls are from Venus" action. Like boys apparently don't understand hygiene at all. And girls always engage society on this level that is so overly complex no one understands anything.
But there's a lot of heart felt emotion in this one. The acting is mostly solid. The beats all land when they should. There's a lot to like.
No originality. None whatsoever. I have seen movies with the exact same plot and ending.
Cute movie but my only complaint is that Disney Channel for Monstober has lately just made movies that give you the "feels." I kind of miss when they made movies about Mummies or vampires. Or even like Halloweentown.
Otherwise this was surprisingly solid.
Shout by Jerry HowellBlockedParent2016-10-11T17:20:03Z
Disney Channel Original Movies are a wonder to behold. Usually more dramatic than the network's shows, they often take serious issues and handle them in an honest yet kid-friendly way. The story of a teenage boy and girl switching bodies may sound like a sleazy comedy, but this telefilm is both morally grounded and very touching. When done correctly, movies can be parables of sorts, and that's just what this one is. The cast did very well, and the production values are great. In short, if you're a Mouse network fan, and haven't seen this...you should.
Content Concerns:
Sex: While there is some mention of the awkwardness of opposite gender teenagers switching bodies, it is handled with "PG" decorum. 3/5
Nudity: Guy in towel; girl in swimsuit; girls in short-skirted dance outfits. 3/5
Language: Mostly name-calling, though there was one use of the acronym "OMG". 4/5
Violence: Rough-and-tumble hockey action; a scene of bullying. 3/5
Drugs: None. 5/5
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Along with the bullying scene, this movie is rife with emotional intensity. 1/5
Other: New Age philosophy is referenced; two characters belch. 3/5
Score: 4/5