Rises above its contrived conceit thanks to carefully calibrated performances and coherent use of New York locations.

| Mar 21, 2022

Despite a strong cast and technical specs, The Switch remains another easily disposable entertainment built out of the rubble of a promising literary prospect.

| Apr 1, 2011

On some level, Wally is acting out on his deep feelings, and what he's doing to his "friend" is a violation of her dignity not far removed from rape.

| Original Score: D- | Sep 5, 2010

Let down by inconsistent characterisation and finally ending in gloopy sentimentality and silliness.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Sep 2, 2010

It strains to portray a progressive modern woman, but Aniston's role is the weakest link.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Sep 2, 2010

There's an interesting story in there somewhere about nature and nurture, and the pros and cons of being clever or merely good-looking.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 2, 2010

Despite winning turns by Lewis and an on-form Goldblum, the laughs are in short supply.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Sep 1, 2010

There's much to enjoy, if not quite enough to disguise the film's essential awkwardness in trying to cover too many bases.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 1, 2010

One wonders how much more of these kinds of films Aniston can make.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Sep 1, 2010

This is exactly the kind of role that suits Jen down to the ground. As Kassie, she's dead funny, deeply watchable and hugely likeable. It's just a shame there's not more of her.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 1, 2010

In The Switch, Bateman plays a not-so-romantic lead who sometimes makes you want to shake him. And still, he's never been so appealing.

Full Review | Original Score: 7.5/10 | Aug 26, 2010

Sorry tabloid readers. At no time does Jennifer 'Womb Watch' Aniston growl, "Take that, Brad."

| Original Score: C+ | Aug 24, 2010

There aren't enough surprises to justify the title, but The Switch produces sufficient light for a late-summer diversion.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Aug 20, 2010

Perverse gender politics are at play here in this insemination fantasy about a man hijacking a woman's uterus in a long play to win her heart.

| Original Score: 1.5/5 | Aug 20, 2010

The comedy itself suffers from awkward scheduling. Though this isn't its only wrinkle.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Aug 20, 2010

It's not a bad film, really, just sort of average. But Bateman is so good in it -- natural, funny, yet full of real emotion -- that you immediately want to see him again in a better film.

| Original Score: C+ | Aug 20, 2010

Aside from the fact that it's all too entirely predictable, The Switch is a pleasant enough end-of-the-summer time killer.

| Aug 20, 2010

This New York-based comedy directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck distinguishes itself with three-dimensional characters and an engaging storyline.

| Aug 20, 2010

Amiable fluff that takes its time learning how to walk, talk, and generally act like the kid-centric rom-com that it is.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Aug 20, 2010

A warm, quirkily observant film, strengthened by some appealing performances and a low-key, easygoing vibe.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 20, 2010