The Change-Up (2011) is a comedy film that explores the age-old trope of body-swapping, with a raunchy and humorous twist. Here’s a summary of the trailer:
The movie follows two childhood friends who lead drastically different lives. Dave Lockwood (Jason Bateman) is a hardworking lawyer, devoted husband, and father of three, juggling his responsibilities at home and work. Meanwhile, Mitch Planko (Ryan Reynolds) is a carefree bachelor and aspiring actor, living a life of leisure and casual relationships.
One drunken night, while lamenting their lives and envying each other’s situation, they make a wish while urinating into a magical fountain. The next morning, they wake up to discover they’ve swapped bodies.
Dave must now navigate Mitch’s hedonistic lifestyle, dealing with auditions, shallow relationships, and a lack of responsibility. On the other hand, Mitch has to take on Dave’s demanding career, fatherhood, and a marriage that he has little idea how to maintain.
Hilarity ensues as the two struggle to manage each other’s chaotic worlds while gaining a new appreciation for their own lives. The trailer highlights moments of outrageous comedy, heartfelt realizations, and over-the-top situations, including awkward parenting fails, inappropriate office encounters, and the chaos of stepping into a life that’s completely unfamiliar.
Directed by David Dobkin and written by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, The Change-Up combines crude humor with heartfelt lessons about life, love, and appreciating what you have.