Date and Switch

Name: Date and Switch
Genre: Comedy
Released: February 14, 2014
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 56
Cast: Dakota Johnson, Gary Cole, Hunter Cope, Nicholas Braun, Nick Offerman

2014

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Lionsgate | Release Date: February 14, 2014 | R

Starring: Dakota Johnson, Gary Cole, Hunter Cope, Nicholas Braun, Nick Offerman

Summary: High school seniors Michael and Matty have been best friends since 3rd grade. Still virgins, they make a pact to help each other “score” before Senior Prom – but their mission suddenly takes an unexpected turn when Matty announces that he’s gay.

Director: Chris Nelson

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 91 min

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Jeannette Catsoulis

Feb 13, 2014

Like a fresh ripple in the near-stagnant high school movie pool, Chris Nelson’s Date and Switch balances formula with winning performers, genuine humor and a generosity of spirit that this genre too often lacks. Read full review

Chuck Wilson

Feb 13, 2014

Date and Switch isn't a gay movie. It's a zippy, happy, buddy flick. Read full review

Gary Goldstein

Feb 13, 2014

The film's more heartfelt moments are what ultimately work best. Read full review

John DeFore

Feb 17, 2014

Nelson's amiable comedy occasionally gets fixated on things that don't serve its overall purpose and is too self-conscious to really shine. But it's a more competent, accessible film than its stealthy theatrical release suggests. Read full review

Andrew Lapin

Feb 13, 2014

Date And Switch is a plucky step in the right direction for diversity in teen comedies, but it lacks the extra oomph to stand on its own merits. Read full review

Erik Adams

Feb 12, 2014

In effect, it feels a lot like the characters at its center — not terrible, just incomplete. A comic take on this premise and these themes feels like a necessity in 2014. Unfortunately, Date And Switch isn’t the movie this day and age needs. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Simon Abrams

Feb 14, 2014

Pseudo-sensitive bro-dude rom-com Date and Switch comes out today, and it already feels dated. Read full review

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marcc751

Apr 17, 2014

I watched the movie today and I needed to write a review right away. The movie is those that love rom-coms and for those that like the typical buddy teen movie. The bonus is that it is a great message and jammed with heartfelt moments. A new favorite of mine.

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Todosneu

May 27, 2014

One of the best movies that I ever watched. Funny, simple but strong. I love the 2 lead characters. In the beginning of the movie looks like a regular romantic comedy but it is twisted by one revelation that will change their life.

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Stevenkm

Jun 7, 2014

This movie is wonderful. I enjoyed the struggle for self identity and the complete way the 2 main actors engaged with each other. This movie goes deeper than one would initially think yet it is also a great comedy. I guess it's because many straight people do not understand the stigma ofThis movie is wonderful. I enjoyed the struggle for self identity and the complete way the 2 main actors engaged with each other. This movie goes deeper than one would initially think yet it is also a great comedy. I guess it's because many straight people do not understand the stigma of being gay that this has a bad rating, all I can do is to advise you to watch it and see this funny movie for yourself. It's deep, complicated, humorous and leaves you with a warm fuzzy feeling. I really loved it.… Expand

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lordslayer

Mar 24, 2014

This film tells the story of two best friends in high school preparing for prom. One of them comes out as gay, and their friendship is tested.

""Date and Switch" is a fun and lighthearted comedy about a teenager coming to terms with his sexuality, exploring his life and lifestyle. TheThis film tells the story of two best friends in high school preparing for prom. One of them comes out as gay, and their friendship is tested.

""Date and Switch" is a fun and lighthearted comedy about a teenager coming to terms with his sexuality, exploring his life and lifestyle. The film is full of stereotypical characters and situations, but one thing that is not stereotypical is that the lead characters are not the super camp queen that is present in many gay films. The emotional climax is a little disappointing, but the fun and happy ending makes up for it. "Date and Switch" has a but of predictability and a bit of unpredictability. I guess that's what makes the film fun."… Expand

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LeZee

Feb 4, 2018

Friend with a gay dude!

The title name was good. The story looked interesting as well, but only a basic platform. Despite 90 minute film, there were empty in the middle of the narration. Or you can call it a drag. It started off quite good, revealing about two childhood friends growingFriend with a gay dude!

The title name was good. The story looked interesting as well, but only a basic platform. Despite 90 minute film, there were empty in the middle of the narration. Or you can call it a drag. It started off quite good, revealing about two childhood friends growing together towards the end of the high school. Then suddenly everything changes between them when one of them declares to another that he's a gay. Following that, all the pros and cons of how their future relationship would be were told.

Family too has some part, but it was focused from a friend's perspect how unexpectedly the things would change in such situation. There was some fun, though not that great. Actors were nice, and so the direction, even though the script was taken out from the blacklist. I think averagely worked out. With usual teenage film cliches, still enjoyable one. Maybe by the youngsters. For the rest, it is good to watch as a timepass flick, otherwise not worth it.

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reellm

Jul 30, 2015

2/5★Maybe they tried to freshen the stagnant and unoriginal high school movie formula but feels like every other teen-oriented comedy, only with a contemporary twist. They even went with the time honored tradition of casting actors in their 20's as teenagers.
Verdict: Its not a bad film,2/5★Maybe they tried to freshen the stagnant and unoriginal high school movie formula but feels like every other teen-oriented comedy, only with a contemporary twist. They even went with the time honored tradition of casting actors in their 20's as teenagers.
Verdict: Its not a bad film, just totally forgettable.… Expand

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