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.
Movie Review: ‘The Change-Up’
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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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 )
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a 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 cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.
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