[Family Switch Review Netflix] Emma Myers is cute, but the rest of the movie is really bad.
Family Switch
Summary
In summary, this Netflix Christmas movie follows a formula that falls flat in every aspect. The repetitive plot and the theme of age-swapping are executed poorly, and the actors don’t handle the role-swapping well enough. The only positive aspect is the adorable performance of Emma Myers, which leaves fans with something to remember.
Overall
3/10User Review
( votes)Pros
- The charm of actress Emma Myers.
Cons
- Repetitive plot, weak script.
- Older generation actors not fitting well into their roles.
- Ends in a simplistic manner.
Family Switch Parents who tried to connect with their growing children without success found a transformative moment during Christmas when they encountered a mysterious prophet. This encounter led the entire family to swap bodies, allowing each individual to learn about life and the importance of family.
Family Switch Review
This is another Christmas movie from Netflix, this time adapted from the book ‘Bedtime For Mommy‘ and directed by McG, known for Terminator Salvation From this point, it’s evident that this is just another formulaic Netflix film. With a plot that echoes the familiar trope of holiday magic attempting to bring together a troubled family on a Christmas adventure, it follows a predictable path before wrapping up with a simple, happy ending. There doesn’t seem to be anything particularly unique or different about this one.
Besides the issue of the repetitive plot that viewers already remember, the inclusion of the body-swapping theme is once again executed in a clichéd manner. The portrayal of parents swapping bodies with their children, and each person attempting to fulfill the important roles of the other, leads to everyone struggling to adjust or behaving overly out of character, which doesn’t contribute to making the story fun or amusing. Viewers might find the headaches induced by the poorly executed body-swapping scenes more pronounced. Despite attempts in the dialogue to make the characters seem different from their actual ages, it doesn’t feel authentic, and the problems each character faces conveniently wrap up in a simplistic, successful manner by the end, leaving the audience questioning the purpose of the obstacles introduced throughout the narrative.
Furthermore, the use of stars like Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms playing as children in adult bodies seems awkward and lacks charm, even in the slightest. It feels as though A-list actors are taking on roles beneath their grade. In the case of the younger actor, Brady Noon , he manages decently in the role of the child, but the real standout is Emma Myers , portraying the athletic daughter who also has to take on the role of a mother. This marks her second performance on Netflix, following her role as the werewolf girl in ‘Wednesday,’ and while she undeniably maintains her beauty and charm, her character’s development falls short of being impressive enough to merit praise.
In summary, this Netflix Christmas movie follows a formula that falls flat in every aspect. The repetitive plot and the theme of age-swapping are executed poorly, and the actors don’t handle the role-swapping well enough. The only positive aspect is the adorable performance of Emma Myers, which leaves fans with something to remember.