Plot: Anna (Lindsay Lohan) is a teen rebel. She has a rocky relationship with her mom, Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis). Tess is marrying a man named Ryan (Mark Harmon) and Anna isn't ready because her father died three years ago. While eating at a Chinese restaurant, they get into another fight: Anna wants to go to a band audition with her rock band, but it's the same night as Tess' wedding rehearsal dinner. An elderly Chinese woman then gives them both a fortune cookie. They open the cookies and read the fortunes and then the restaurant shakes, which only they feel. The next morning, they wake up in each others body. They both live in each others shoes but will they be able to switch back before the wedding?
Review: Plotwise, this remake has some changes compared to the 1976 film. I actually prefer this remake more than the original. The reason I do prefer the remake is because this one has more of an emotional and dramatic feel to it compared to the original. This one is funny but it also has a nice emotional payoff for the audience. I didn't feel that kind of emotional payoff when watching the original.
The acting is very good. Jamie Lee Curtis is absolutely fantastic as Tess/Anna. She's able to portray Tess' adult and slightly controlling nature and Anna's rebelling like it's no problem. She's able to balance comedy and drama (especially with the rehearsal dinner scene) perfectly. Lindsay Lohan is also very good in this. Like Jamie Lee Curtis, she's able to portray a rebellious teenager and a stern, stodgy adult perfectly. I also like the supporting cast, they provide great comedy. Like Harold Gould (who plays the Grandpa), Ryan Malgarini (who plays Harry, the son). It's a great balance of comedy and drama throughout the film.
I especially liked the film's ending. Not because they switch back and everything is happily ever after, but because I feel that they actually learned something through their ordeal. When I watched the 1976, I know they learned something, but with this remake, it was more obvious to the audience.
While I enjoyed the 1976 film, I prefer this one a lot more. A fun and entertaining movie for the young and old.
Rating: 4/5
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