"The Change-Up"

 2011 * R * 1h 52m  If you're in the mood for some raunchy, guys humor, I thought this one was pretty funny. It's one of those switched identity movies that, while pretty predictable, is good for lots of laughs. 

Dave (Jason Bateman) and Mitch (Ryan Reynolds) have been friends since college. They haven't seen each other win ages and arrange an evening out for some drinks. The two of them are polar opposites, Mitch is pot-smoking, lazy bum, who acts like he's still in college. Dave is a successful, corporate laywer who's married with three kids. After talking about their lives, they each wish they were in the other's shoes. As luck would have it, they make this wish while peeing in a magical fountain. And PRESTO! They switch bodies. 

It's great fun watching them try to fake their lives. Dave in Mitch's body somewhat hesitantly starts going after women--chiefly a younger protégée at his law firm. And Mitch in Dave's body learns what it means to be a dad with two babies. And when they discover the magic fountain has been moved, they scramble to find its new location so they can switch back. 

I really enjoyed "The Change-Up" and honestly laughed out loud several times. I think you will too! 

3 1/2 out of 5 stars

Streaming on Netflix and Prime Video.