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Viceversa

4.7

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Original title

Vice Versa

Year

1988

Running time

98 min.

Country

United States

Director

Brian Gilbert

Screenwriter

Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais

Cast

Music

David Shire

Cinematography

King Baggot

Producer

Columbia Pictures

Genre

Comedy. Fantasy | Teen Comedy

Synopsis

Charlie (Fred Savage) wishes he can switch places with his father Marshall (Judge Reinhold), a shallow junior executive of a toy-manufacturing company. Marshall retains his adult form but has the mind of an 11 year old. Charlie still looks 11 but has all the cynical wisdom and experience of his father. The switch provides for many amusing episodes, as father and son try to cope in each other's worlds.

Awards: 1988: Saturn Awards (Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films): Best Performance by a Younger Actor.

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Critics' reviews

"What makes Vice Versa so wonderful is the way Reinhold and Savage are able to convince us that each body is inhabited by the other character."

Roger Ebert: Chicago Sun-Times
"'Vice Versa' may be a better film than 'Like Father, Like Son', largely because of the direction and Savage’s performance, but it’s still a disappointment"

Michael Wilmington: Los Angeles Times
"The story isn't particularly believable, the revelations not fresh or profound, but the film succeeds anyway because of its strong lead performances"

TV Guide
"Though the episodes are monumentally predictable, there's something in the dedication of the cast that maintains a minimal interest."

Dave Kehr: Chicago Tribune
"No classic, but a watchable comedy that will find an audience. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"

William Thomas: Empire

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Viceversa

1988

Brian Gilbert

4.7

(1,316)