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Summary: Bigger than BIG
Review: If you ever loved a movie that no one else seemed to even know about, did you feel obligated to promote it? At the time VICE VERSA came out, there was a wave of role-reversal stories on film, the biggest of them being BIG. While BIG featured a great comic performance by Tom Hanks, VICE VERSA had even funnier work from both Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage. BIG got the box office and Oscar nominations. But if you haven't seen VICE VERSA, see it now and tell me if it isn't even funnier and more heartwarming than the Tom Hanks film.
Rating:
Summary: Bigger than BIG
Review: If you ever loved a movie that no one else seemed to even know about, did you feel obligated to promote it? At the time VICE VERSA came out, there was a wave of role-reversal stories on film, the biggest of them being BIG. While BIG featured a great comic performance by Tom Hanks, VICE VERSA had even funnier work from both Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage. BIG got the box office and Oscar nominations. But if you haven't seen VICE VERSA, see it now and tell me if it isn't even funnier and more heartwarming than the Tom Hanks film.
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Summary: The best of the "Switch" comedies.
Review: In the late 80's, there were several of switched-places comedies, where a young/older relative would trade places with each other.
Here, Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage are in the roles of father and 11-year-old son, respectively. Charlie (Savage) goes to stay with his nice, but slightly uptight divorced, workaholic dad, Marshall (Reinhold), a vice-president of a large department store. Marshall goes on a business trip to Thailand and accidentally gets ahold of a mystical skull, bought cheap by a pair of husband/wife thugs trying to sell it for more money.
Upon returning home, Marshall's likeable, but easily distracted rocker son comes to stay with him for a week. They accidentally unleash the skull's powers during an argument. Now we watch Marshall have to deal with bullies at school, all the while weirding out Charlie's friends and teachers. This was the only thing in the movie that got slightly annoying sometimes, as if Marshall doesn't always remember how to talk or act, and that he's supposed to be 11 again. As quoted by his secretary at one point, he turns into a "little [expletetive] who sounds just like his father."
Charlie's end (in his dad's body) is actually the funnier, and more believable of the two, IMHO. I got the feeling he eased into the adult role easier than the other way around, and as such, enjoyed it more.
The stressed-out 30-something man suddenly gets a kid's POV on things, and is making immediate decisons at work, such as recalling millions of toy moose just because one broke, He also gets to stand up for his "son" at school. In one scene, he pretends to bust some older punks for smoking in the bathroom and also threatens them about leaving the younger kids alone. In another, he simply starts rocking out on the drums in the mall music shop in his office building. To top this off, he begins to (even further) charm the pants off a young co-worker that his dad has been dating.
In the end, though, they both learn to see the other's side of things. Out of all the switch comedies, I'd actually say this had the best ending.
If you pay close attention, Jane Kycsmeric plays Charlie's mom and Marshall's ex-wife -- she would go on to bigger success as the loud, opinionated mother, Lois, on the sitcom 'Malcolm in the Middle' over a decade later. In fact, I could see (more subtle) shades of that character here. Also the husband thug is David Proval, who also played a similar role in Weird Al's 'UHF'.
Another (albeit smaller) unique thing about this movie is the bigger age difference in the characters. For instance, in 'Like Father Like Son,' as well as 'Freaky Friday,' it's a late teen who trades spaces with their parent. '18 Again' had it between a guy of that age and his grandpa. Whereas, since Charlie was still a "kid" kid, that made it all the more entertaining and different, for me at least.
Recommended if you like any kind of lighthearted 80's comedies. I could also see fans of John Hughes-directed movies liking it.
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Summary: This is quite an exquisite movie.
Review: Judge Reinhold was very funny transforming into a young boy. But the most amazing thing in the whole picture is my ex-wife, Michelle Philpot. She was brilliant as the cosmetic salesgirl; smearing eye cream on the bad guy. She was amazingly beautiful and funny in her short but sweet part. I still feel proud when I see the movie and, by the way, I own it! Look for her 51 minutes into the film. Everyone on the set gave her the nickname Pebbles. Watch it and you'll see why!
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Summary: Vice Versa
Review: Judge Reinhold was very funny transforming into a young boy. But the most amazing thing in the whole picture is my ex-wife, Michelle Philpot. She was brilliant as the cosmetic salesgirl; smearing eye cream on the bad guy. She was amazingly beautiful and funny in her short but sweet part. I still feel proud when I see the movie and, by the way, I own it! Look for her 51 minutes into the film. Everyone on the set gave her the nickname Pebbles. Watch it and you'll see why!
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Summary: You'll Laugh For Sure In This 1988 Film!
Review: Marshall (Judge Reinhold) plays a wonderful role as seperated, over-worked father who is trying to make his son Charlie (Fred Savage) happy while he is visiting. After Marshall's trip to Thailand, he is sent an ancient, powerful skull by mistake that changes Marshall into Charlie and Charlie into Marshall! So now, Marshall is going to have to realize how it feels to be a 12 year old kid.....again and Charlie is going to have to learn how to run a business, take care of meetings and give speeches.....alone!! How will they change back to normal??Like "Ruthless People" (Released 1986) Judge Reinhold has made us laugh again with his hillarious acting! This is definetly a film of the 80s! "Vice Versa" was released in 1988 and released onto video in 1989. It is packed with lots of comedy and entertaining with a cool soundtrack!
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Summary: This was a terrific movie.
Review: This is a great story about a boy(Savage) who comes to spend some time with his Dad(Reinhold).Later in the movie they switch places with the help of an ancient voodoo mask. Very Funny. A must see film.
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Summary: My All Time Favorite Movie
Review: Whatever you do, don't miss this jewel. I have enjoyed this movie since it came out in 1988. Frankly, it remains my favorite all time movie. This movie is just PURE FUN to watch and moves along in a brilliant manner. You can't watch this movie without laughing out load. Now, isn't this the reason we watch movies? The complete cast should be applauded for a wonderful performance. If you have not seen this movie, buy it or rent it as fast as you can and join in the FUN!
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Summary: My All Time Favorite Movie
Review: Whatever you do, don't miss this jewel. I have enjoyed this movie since it came out in 1988. Frankly, it remains my favorite all time movie. This movie is just PURE FUN to watch and moves along in a brilliant manner. You can't watch this movie without laughing out load. Now, isn't this the reason we watch movies? The complete cast should be applauded for a wonderful performance. If you have not seen this movie, buy it or rent it as fast as you can and join in the FUN!
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Summary: Watch it on cable, it's cheaper.
Review: While the movie has its moments, I recommend you just watch comedy central, it's bound to be on there at least once a month. I mean don't have a judge reinhold spaz or anything, just check it out for free, save some cash. By the way, Reinhold delivers a tour de force performance, I'm sure he was proud of this role.
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