Turnabout
United Artists | Release Date: May 17, 1940 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
38
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
3
Negative:
1

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
50
The New York TimesBosley Crowther
So far as we're concerned, this self-conscious fantasy of a husband and wife who reverse their biological status is a tired and tiresome jape, as subtle as a five-cent stogie and just as aromatic. Read full review
40
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
Adapted from Thorne Smith's fantasy about sexual role reversal, this probably seemed daring once, but hasn't worn well. Read full review
40
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Though there are a few chuckles, the presentation is predictable slapstick and takes much longer than need be to get to the main point. Read full review
38
Boston GlobeTy Burr
The leads are all vaguely Protestant and all suspiciously chipper, yet this dopey farce somehow backs itself into cross-dressing, gender reversal, and gay camp while insisting that everything's in good, butch fun. [23 Feb 2007, p.D10]
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