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The Switch

2010
Romance
Comedy
1h 41m
Still single and increasingly attuned to the cacophony of her biological clock, 40-something Kassie (Jennifer Aniston) decides that if she can't find a mate she'll still pursue motherhood with the help of a sperm sample that's not quite as anonymous as she thinks. As the baby grows up, Kassie's best friend, Wally (Jason Bateman), agonizes over whether to reveal that he secretly replaced the donor sample with his own DNA.
Directed by:
Josh Gordon Will Speck
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Written by:
Jeffrey Eugenides Jeffrey Eugenides Allan Loeb Allan Loeb
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Starring:
Patrick Wilson Patrick Wilson Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Aniston Jeff Goldblum Jeff Goldblum Juliette Lewis Juliette Lewis Todd Louiso Todd Louiso Caroline Dhavernas Caroline Dhavernas Jason Bateman Jason Bateman Rebecca Naomi Jones Scott Elrod Kelli Barrett Thomas Robinson Erica Thomas
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Genres:
Romance, Comedy, Drama
AKAs:
Baster, The, Switch
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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The Switch

2010
Romance
Comedy
1h 41m
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ytadelYtadel
Rated 06 Sep 2010
1
5th
Unimaginably dreadful. Do not let the presence of Jason Bateman (who, despite Aniston's top billing, is the protagonist) fool you; this soulless, boring, schmaltzy abomination shares no comedic DNA with Arrested Development, or even Friends. Bateman's character is a loathsome passive-aggressive little shit (not to mention kind of a rapist, if you really think about it). Forget Jonah Hex, Marmaduke, The Last Airbender, Twilight 3, and even Vampires Suck - The Switch IS the worst film of 2010.
Rated 06 Sep 2010
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 10 May 2012
40
11th
Jason Bateman passive aggressive rapist + Jennifer Aniston. Movie magic. This movie would be SUPER DARK if Bateman had AIDS. (This could've been hilarious if Bateman just drank the sperm in the cup and left the stupid idiot screenwriter's idea of a party SMASH CUT TO BLACK)
Rated 10 May 2012
rufamRufam
Rated 09 Oct 2010
45
9th
"The Switch" is a pleasant romantic comedy with an interesting premise but plunges into banality before you can hardly blink. The minimum amount of laughs is thanks to Jason Bateman's solid performance. Little Thomas Robinson is sort of awww-inspiring. Aniston? She's sleepwalking. As for the ending, I must admit I didn't see it coming. Neither will you. It's, like, completely unpredictable and I don't want to spoil it for you. OK, tincy little clue. There's barbecue.
Rated 09 Oct 2010
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 16 Mar 2011
20
3rd
For whatever reason, there is something morally off-putting about this whole endeavor. Not to say the performances are bad. Bateman's scenes with the youngster playing his son contain a few morsels of honesty. But the rest of 'The Switch' is boring, humorless, sad, and dead. Particularly in the case of the characters---not a one is likable, and that's a major problem for a film like this. I found 'The Switch' to be a flat-out painful experience.
Rated 16 Mar 2011
maakalmaakal
Rated 03 Feb 2011
60
16th
I can't figure out what it is about Jason Bateman that makes him so appealing. Him and the kid manage to make this junk mostly watchable.
Rated 03 Feb 2011
sebbysebby
Rated 18 Sep 2011
25
4th
Bateman's presence is nearly enough to make a film such as this watchable, but alas: Aniston.
Rated 18 Sep 2011
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 08 May 2011
72
19th
A surprisingly pleasant, slow-paced romantic comedy with likable leads and a very cute kid. The screenplay is a little thin, though, and more attention could have been paid to writing interesting supporting characters. Juliette Lewis and Jeff Goldblum do their best--as always--but have little to work with here.
Rated 08 May 2011
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 10 Apr 2011
41
17th
Predictably bad.
Rated 10 Apr 2011
burstbubbleBurstBubble
Rated 19 Nov 2010
50
30th
the kid = cute, the mom = irritating, the main character = okayish, the rival = level 8 on the creep scale, crude visuals regularly, completely predictable ending, it's okay ish.
Rated 19 Nov 2010
tsvetetsvete
Rated 28 Jul 2015
81
18th
2
Rated 28 Jul 2015
anahitaAnahita
Rated 02 Jun 2016
0
4th
awful! just waste of time!
Rated 02 Jun 2016
luthar15luthar15
Rated 21 Apr 2011
0
11th
alex_wsAlex WS
Rated 24 Jan 2013
44
21st
Bland. Jason Bateman is as unlikeable as ever.
Rated 24 Jan 2013
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 07 Jan 2015
40
9th
Just such an infuriating waste of talent.
Rated 07 Jan 2015
muzak66muzak66
Rated 14 Apr 2011
39
13th
Nothing really to like about this movie and Jennifer Aniston still looks good and it was dumb how the mom could not figure out that her son acted like her best friend.(#1000)
Rated 14 Apr 2011
worleyjamersworleyjamers
Rated 08 Feb 2013
60
31st
Interesting to see only 44% of users liked this? I personally enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. A formulaic rom-com, but the film has some more serious undertones as well. I cared for the characters of The Switch more than those of other films of the genre. I recommend this if you haven't considered it already.
Rated 08 Feb 2013
dtiDTI
Rated 05 Feb 2011
52
5th
Ugh. With the exception of Jeff Goldblum.
Rated 05 Feb 2011
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 02 Apr 2011
71
51st
This wasn't really anything special, but a decent way to spend some time. It was completely predictable and had the cutesy feel good ending, but it has its moments. Jason Bateman is funny as he pretty much always is with half way decent writing and the little kid is adorably depressing and hilarious. And although it wasn't great, there really wasn't much "bad" about it.
Rated 02 Apr 2011
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 22 Jan 2011
60
12th
Some decent moments of comedy but mostly fails to hit marks and is pretty mediocre.
Rated 22 Jan 2011
quez2goquez2go
Rated 11 Feb 2013
71
48th
It's one of the most watchable and funny Rom-coms in years, mostly due to Jason Bateman. It may be pretty by the numbers in a lot of ways, but its jokes land and it works
Rated 11 Feb 2013
nick_hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 03 Jun 2013
60
47th
http://gorgview.com/the-switch
Rated 03 Jun 2013
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 10 Oct 2010
50
23rd
You won't vomit only for two reasons: Bateman's enjoyable performance (and very funny bathroom scene) and some witty jokes which allow the film to work better than the average wholly recycled rom-com. On the other hand, clever ideas (the child's strangely huge interest to learn or its unusual collection) are left sadly unexploited. Conventionality strikes once again and includes barbecue parties, the handsome rival whom the kid hates and, of course, the totally predictable ending.
Rated 10 Oct 2010
stewballStewball
Rated 21 Aug 2010
60
28th
This is more than a rom-com, it's a sit-com to the core, with all the phoney contrived tv "situations" that gives it its name. The plot, other than the hook, is mid to low level boiler plate. Jason Bateman and the kid do all right for themselves given the material, and Jennifer Anniston is ok in what appears to be an abbreviated role. She almost has less screen time than the kid in a pretty much walk through with a Vaselined lens and grainy print--from a digital projector!
Rated 21 Aug 2010
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 18 Aug 2022
61
28th
Wonky things turn into cutie pie kid
Rated 18 Aug 2022
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 17 Oct 2010
81
65th
Cute with some minor flaws (voice over narration NOT needed), overall, a light, worthwhile film with some funny/sweet moments.
Rated 17 Oct 2010
wicheWiche
Rated 12 Jun 2019
33
11th
The most annoying part about this film (except for the ridiculous plot) is the fact that there just isn't a single enjoyable character in this entire movie.
Rated 12 Jun 2019
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 04 Feb 2011
27
24th
#11#, popcorn, story, (Jennifer A, J Bateman)
Rated 04 Feb 2011
shauny18shauny18
Rated 04 Jan 2015
48
31st
The great cast is let down with a below par script. The film just isnt funny enough and becomes a very serious drama for 2/3s of the movie. Jeff Goldblum is great and is the highlight but doesnt get enough screen time to effect the tone of the film. The relationship between the lead characters is believable and you do find yourself routing for them so the script does work in this area. You can see the conclusion happening from a mile away which is similar to many rom coms.
Rated 04 Jan 2015
vagpoundervag_pounder
Rated 19 Sep 2010
50
12th
I love Michael Bl...errr...Jason Bateman...he does his best to salvage this verrrry PREDICATBLE rom-com. Jennifer Anniston...probly spelled her name wrong. but she's hot - no denying that...anyway decent movie...probs wouldnt watch it again.
Rated 19 Sep 2010
movie_houseMovie House
Rated 31 Oct 2020
20
7th
Nope.
Rated 31 Oct 2020
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 02 Jun 2013
1
20th
Seemed incredibly slow, partly because it's so predictable. Didn't manage to raise a smile never mind a laugh despite a good cast.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 03 Sep 2010
60
25th
I mean, it is what it is. It's a rom-com and a sitcom rolled into one, and it's not as if I got nothing out of it. I laughed, heartily in places, I thought the performances were adequate to good, Thomas Robinson (the kid) was VERY funny, almost all of his lines were golden. And Jeff Goldblum lays down yet another very solid comedic performance. It's not at all my kind of movie - truthfully, I wouldn't have seen it had my friend not badly wanted to - but I can't say I walked away empty-handed.
Rated 03 Sep 2010
lumenlumen
Rated 24 Dec 2010
5
21st
Jeff Goldblum is always fun to watch.
Rated 24 Dec 2010
timon88Timon88
Rated 08 Aug 2017
17
6th
Jason Bateman... I know you gotta work, but... really? You're better than this! And you (almost) proved it in "This Is Where I Leave You". Aniston should never be given the lead in anything.
Rated 08 Aug 2017
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 17 Dec 2014
61
25th
Formulaic though mildly funny; it's what Lifetime original movies aspire to. Bateman and Aniston do well in their roles, and the plot flows along smoothly, with no surprises or conflict. Decent film for a lazy afternoon.
Rated 17 Dec 2014
cienegacienega
Rated 23 Aug 2021
70
27th
Decent concept, but way too predictable.
Rated 23 Aug 2021
rubanddugRubAndDug
Rated 04 Apr 2011
53
26th
This is by no means a good movie.. It's stupid, predictable, conventional, unimaginative, casts Jennifer Aniston, thrives on un-funny jokes, silly romances and small children - But for what it is, it was still entertaining somehow..
Rated 04 Apr 2011
dawne3dawne3
Rated 02 Jul 2011
73
42nd
The little kid steals the show, and Jason Bateman also does an admirable job. It's a sweet movie, as long as you don't think about the the switched sperm nonsense.
Rated 02 Jul 2011
canadianorcanadianor
Rated 10 Jul 2011
50
28th
You can usually rely on child actors to sound unnatural, but 'The Switch' is different. Not that young Sebastian breaks this trend, but Kassie and Wally don't sound right either. The dialogue seems like it wants a couple of sardonic actors to bounce off one another, but here it sounds forced. The only actor that pulls off his bit is Jeff Goldblum. It's an okay rom-com otherwise. Wally's outlook on life is relatable, to me at least, even if he's an ass. The film wraps up awful quickly though.
Rated 10 Jul 2011
joeliusJoelius
Rated 08 Apr 2011
21
21st
A fun movie with many points that were quite amusing, and a few that were touching.
Rated 08 Apr 2011
hte624hte624
Rated 02 Oct 2018
30
13th
Not a very funny film - very few actual jokes? And although the actual stuff on parenthood is very cute, if like, a little odd in places, just the premise of the whole "haha reproductive rape" makes it impossible to really watch the rest of the movie as something wholesome. As usual, Jeff Goldblum was a delight.
Rated 02 Oct 2018
kuroelKuroel
Rated 16 Feb 2020
54
34th
Because I love odd people and their ticks, I really enjoyed the ensemble of characters here. I just wish Wilson wasn't typecast as a duche so much. This IS morally an ambiguous film, especially for a rom-com, but eh. It's a fictious thought-play of "what if's".
Rated 16 Feb 2020
nicanicknicanick
Rated 09 May 2011
65
36th
If you watch a Jennifer Anistor romantic comedy movie and expect anything more than this, then its just very naive of you. Its actually nice to watch, the child in the movie is incredibly cute and talented and Bateman delivers a very good performance. I would not watch it again, but if you are looking for a nice, easy and predictable and undemanding movie: this should do it.
Rated 09 May 2011
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 20 Oct 2011
25
61st
"Far more surprising than the blinding preposterousness of The Switch's opening passages is the fact that the film smoothly recovers to become a passable character-driven rom-com." - Nick Schager
Rated 20 Oct 2011
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 13 Sep 2010
40
19th
A few laughs.
Rated 13 Sep 2010
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 02 Nov 2010
75
65th
Screw you guys, this was an ok way to spend two hours. Jeff Goldblum should be in every movie. It does get incredibly dreary, meandering and predictable for parts of it but it has an original premise, a pleasing cast, above average writing and while a bit cheap a pretty satisfying end. Also, that kid was just adorable.
Rated 02 Nov 2010
lodolfolodolfo
Rated 12 May 2013
30
13th
Rachel being Rachel, which is something you can predict just from looking at the poster. Michael Bluth being Michael Bluth, which is not such a bad thing. The only enjoyable parts where the scenes with Goldblum being Goldblum, which is always cool. This was an otherwise forgettable flick.
Rated 12 May 2013
luordluord
Rated 25 Sep 2021
43
18th
It's too predictable and oddly unsure of the kind of movie it wanted to be. Wish it had focused more on both leads' interaction with the kid; the best part of the movie by far.
Rated 25 Sep 2021
danastevensdanastevens
Rated 30 Nov 2012
50
28th
Ultimately The Switch can't escape the constraints of its own formula.
Rated 30 Nov 2012
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 06 Dec 2012
50
49th
Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman are both cute in this familiar story about single motherhood. Script is smart and the story flows naturally. Juliette Lewis is great as usual. Jeff Goldblum was a bit annoying. Music was good. There are some funny portions and some of the story is predictable. This movie puts a fine point on friendship over a relationship.
Rated 06 Dec 2012
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 29 Mar 2018
33
25th
not so good
Rated 29 Mar 2018
tvfilm_hubTV+Film-Hub
Rated 06 Apr 2011
11
56th
On the level of Management and Love Happens. Weak slow, good acting, but just not much.
Rated 06 Apr 2011
jordanligejordanlige
Rated 29 Aug 2010
100
51st
very funny movie a great cast of starts 10 out of 10
Rated 29 Aug 2010
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 15 Nov 2011
60
28th
Jason Bateman with the best drunk acting I've ever seen.
Rated 15 Nov 2011
nuotionuotio
Rated 20 Jan 2023
55
50th
This was a bit baffling. It's not a proper comedy, and the premise is too absurd and frankly quite off-putting to work as a proper drama. The world it portraits seems to have aged more than 10 years. If you can get over those issues, it works well enough as a dramedy and both leads do solid work, as does Thomas Robinson as the kid. It's actually quite rare to see a studio film with a protagonist as troubled as Bateman's character. Plus points for Juliette Lewis and Jeff Golblum in smaller roles.
Rated 20 Jan 2023
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 08 Nov 2010
45
31st
The positive side of the film is not trying to be just a silly romantic comedy, has some drama. But the truth is that the film does not work. The child is annoying, and the empathy does not happen as it should. Bateman is alone here.
Rated 08 Nov 2010

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