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Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

List Price: $19.99
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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: it is an realy super coool movie
Review: hi evry body freaky friday is realy super cool you must have this movie from lindsay lohan it is coool
greetings from the netherlands
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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: A Far Cry from the Original!!!
Review: I wouldn't put this movie in the same category as the original with Jodie Foster and John Astin, but it had its nice moments, too. This is an updated version, with Jamie Lee Curtis, and it basically has the same story line, although Curtis isn't married in this movie, and she's getting ready to get re-married to a nice guy (Mark Harmon), who wanders into the scene after the "switch" takes place following a visit to a Chinese restaurant. One of the owners sees Curtis and her daughter arguing intensely, and decides to do something about it, and essentially, the trick is that each of them has to see reality from the other person's eyes, and see what each other truly treasures.

This is not a novel idea, but it works rather well in this film. I wasn't impressed with Curtis' characterization as she slipped into her teenage daughter's personality and body, and I thought there was a little credibility gap in the way she related to her son.

Overall, though, it wasn't a bad film. It could have been a lot better, and if they had asked me, I could have given them some tips. But who's asking, right.

I can recommend the film, but if you really liked the original, you might be a little disappointed with this one.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Curtis and Lohan make this film a delight
Review: The premise of "Freaky Friday" has been done before - a magic spell causes two characters to switch bodies and thus perspectives - but this film is a ton of fun anyway. Psychiatrist Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her teenage daughter Anna (Lindsay Lohan) are constantly at war. Tess is days away from remarrying, and Anna feels the acute pain of having lost her father. Anna has found refuge in her music, but her mother fails to see the importance of it, pulling the plug (literally) on Anna's big break. When a well-meaning Chinese woman ensures that they will be forced to understand each other's lives, the comedy begins full-force. The two wake up trapped in the body (and the daily life) of the other. The script is smart and punchy, with twists that are not as formulaic as the premise might suggest. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are hilarious in their interpretations of the generation gap. While I expected such a performance from Curtis, Lohan was a wonderful surprise. Without the chemistry and talent between these two actresses, the film could have been lackluster. The other actors, most notably bland Mark Harmon, cannot sustain the energy Curtis and Lohan create. With animated aplomb, they even manage to overcome a few missteps in the screenplay.

This film provides some hearty laughs and, in the tradition of such films, sentimental tears at the end. It's a great film for both adolescents and parents, with jabs at both - and neither will be embarrassed by watching it with the other.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Nothing Freaky About It - This Movie Is Wonderful
Review: Mother and daughter Tess and Anna Coleman just don't get along. Tess embarrasses teenage Anna to no end and is so busy planning a wedding she doesn't realize her daughter is growing up. Anna resents the new man in the family and wants to be treated as a grown-up, even if she's not responsible enough yet.

Then one Friday, they wake up to discover they've been transported into each other's bodies. Now Tess has to go to school and see what Anna's world is really like. And Anna must act like a grown-up whether she wants to or not. But can they figure out how to switch back before Tess walks down the aisle?

I actually have never seen the original or read the book, but as soon as I heard about this movie, I had to see it because of Lindsay Lohan. I became an instant fan with her work in "The Parent Trap" remake, and this movie impressed me even more. She made playing a grown-up trapped in a teen's body completely believable. Jamie Lee Curtis is equally wonderful as a grown-up who really isn't. The supporting cast is wonderful as they try to coup with the weirdness going on around them that they can't possibly understand. I laughed the entire way through the movie and choked up with tears at the end. (I cry at the drop of a hat, what can I say?)

The DVD is well worth buying. Not only do you get the fun movie, but you get a few cool extras. They have a deleted scene with director commentary (and he was right to delete it), and two alternative endings. The bloopers reel was fun, as were the two music video's from the soundtrack. There is a seven minute back stage featurette this is also worth checking out. I would have loved to see an audio commentary or two, especially one including Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, but it's not to be found. The movie itself is presented in both widescreen and full frame formats, with a wonderful picture. The full surround sound is great as well.

Truly fun movies the entire family can enjoy together are a rare treat. Jump on this one while you can. Everyone will have an evening of pleasant entertainment.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Disney=Greedy Grubbing Grabbers
Review: This review is NOT for the movie, but for the preposterous, boneheaded idea of EZ-D. It is up to us, the consumer, to make sure this illogical scam fails miserably! Why would you pay nearly seven dollars for a DVD that you can only watch within 48 hours after opening, when you can buy a new release-that will play forever with proper care- for about double the bones (sometimes less, if you look).
This is Disney's ill-conceived attempt to muscle out the rental market. Again I present the argument of price. It only cost me a couple of bucks to rent a new release. And some video stores have recent and old releases (but not new) for a buck for 7 days. If more rental stores across the nation would offer this, the EZ-D format would die the quick death it deserves. Do NOT buy anything in this format!! I've always suspected the evil undertone of Disney, and my suspicions have been confirmed. Hit 'em in the pocketbook, people!! You can fool some of the people some of the time, oh MegaEvilCorporation, but you haven't fooled me!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Lindsay Rocks!!
Review: Lindsay Lohan rocks.
This film really demonstrates lindsay capability! U rock
She's way better than Hilary Duff.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Very Funny!
Review: This movie was extremly hilarious! Of course I am only 12 and this movie would probaly be lame to me, but I was amazed! I especialy like the 2 music videos in the bonus features part! Anyway that is just what I think of this movie! It is definatly a family movie! Oh yeah and this movie is just like my life except for the changing places part! Duh!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Curtis is awesome
Review: She is so great in this movie. She and Lohan make a great pair. The movie is funny as well as fun. Forget about any of the previous versions of Freaky Friday. This version beats out Foster's 70's version, and there's no water skiing in this version.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Enjoyed it
Review: I enjoyed this movie very much. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are great. I am disappointed that Lindsay Lohan isn't in any more movies than she is because she is a good young actress and should be used for new future teen movies. Enjoyed it and you should check it out!

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Boring....
Review: I found this movie to be incredibly boring. There were few funny parts to it, while I had expected a whole lot more. Also this is a very childish movie that is not suited for anyone over 9. I gave this move 3 stars because I did like the ending, few funny moments, and the fact that at least it is watchible for SOME age group. Hope this helped.


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