Freaky Friday
Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: August 6, 2003 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
70
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 36 Critic Reviews
Positive:
29
Mixed:
7
Negative:
0
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60
TV Guide MagazineAngel Cohn
Harmon and Murray are cardboard cutouts of ideal boyfriends; the only male performer allowed to shine is newcomer Ryan Malgarini, who nearly steals every scene he's in. Read full review
60
Film ThreatKevin Carr
Doesn’t offer any huge revelations about life, the universe and everything, but it’s not meant to. It’s meant to be a fun kid’s movie, and it’s a must see for mothers and daughters. Read full review
60
Village VoiceEd Park
The situation -- a mother-daughter mind-body switcheroo -- is as enduringly appealing as it is absurd, and the comedy flows therefrom. Read full review
60
EmpireAngie Errigo
Happily, Jamie Lee Curtis gurning through a guitar solo (she is Lady Spinal Tap, after all) while her floundering ‘mother’ mimes on stage is amusing. Read full review
50
Chicago TribuneMichael Wilmington
Freaky Friday commits a lot of sins; luckily, it has Curtis and a few others to cover them up. Read full review
50
Film ThreatRick Kisonak
Post-personality switch, the picture does come to life somewhat but proves a one trick pony. Read full review
50
Dallas ObserverBill Gallo
There's so much EFFORT here to convince us of the switcheroo (already one of Hollywood's oldest ploys) that we soon weary of it. Read full review
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