Movie Review: ‘The Change-Up’

“The Change-Up” is just like other R-rated comedies these days, such as “The Hangover,” and “Bad Teacher,” employ a relentless bombardment of cheap, unbelievably gross toilet humor and nonstop cursing because it usually works.

Mark Jackson

Film Critic

8/4/2011|Updated: 10/1/2015

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EXPLANATION: Dave (Jason Bateman) tries to explain his behavior to wife Jamie (Leslie Mann) in the comedy film 'The Change-Up.' (Courtesy of Richard Cartwright/Universal Studios )

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Mark Jackson

Film Critic

Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.