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Blake Edwards's updating of the farcical GOODBYE CHARLIE stars Ellen Barkin as Steve/Amanda Brooks, a man trapped in a woman's body. After three of his former girlfriends, led by Margot Bronfman (JoBeth Williams), join forces to murder womanizing male chauvinist Steve Brooks (Perry King), God refuses to admit him to heaven until he can find a woman who loves him unconditionally. For Satan's amusement, God returns Steve to earth in the form of a beautiful woman. After she gets over the shock of having the body of a woman, Amanda blackmails Steve's boss to get his/her job back and persuades Margot to give her some lessons in acting like a woman. With some effort Amanda manages to convince Steve's best friend, Walter Stone (Jimmy Smits), that Steve is now a woman. She even finds that being a woman is useful at work, helping her land the multimillion-dollar advertising account of gay executive Sheila Faxton (Lorraine Bracco), who's looking for more than just a business relationship. Funny and charming, SWITCH features a highly inventive comic turn by the gifted Barkin.

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UPC0026359055027

eBay Product ID (ePID)3349211

Product Key Features

ActorEllen Barkin, Jimmy Smits, Lorraine Bracco

RatingR

Movie/TV TitleSwitch

DirectorSam O. Brown, William Blake Mcedwards, Blake Edwards

FormatDVD

Release Year2000

GenreComedy

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Leading RoleEllen Barkin, Jimmy Smits, Lorraine Bracco

Film CountryUSA

Release Date20001121

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4.9

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by stylefilo
10 Sep, 2022
Don't switch the channel -- Barkin at her best
I don't care what the reviews of the time said, this funny little flick was worth every minute because of Ellen Barkin's wicked sense of masculine energy. And Jimmy Smits was at the height of his sexiness. I only wish Ellen's shoes could have gotten proper credits, still hot to this day, those lime suede numbers, too hot. A host of fantastic actors support the story, you'll recognize many of them.
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by nolo3245
31 Mar, 2022
Cute and intriguing!
This was a very funny movie. When a man mistreats women, he comes back as one. In the movie "Switch", it makes all sense. What a way to go. In the Bible, adulterers and fornicators have their part in the lake of fire. However, he does get a second chance at life. Not as Steve, but as Amanda. Ellen Barkin was wonderful as the man in a woman's body. She gives a fantastic performance as Amanda. Ms. Barkin plays Amanda with style, yet, she makes us see how this woman reacts to the new situation in her own way. The ending was a real tear jerker. A very good movie, and got some biblical sense in it as well
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by roxanne.morales
23 Jun, 2020
Still a Favorite!
I love this movie, best romance movie ever! Funny and Erin Barkin is fabulous in her role!
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by delbai-29
05 May, 2021
Great Movie
I enjoyed this movie. I remember it from years ago and I wanted to see it again. It is as good as I remember. It was funny and very entertaining. I will highly recommend watching this movie. Thank you.
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by 505bargainhunter
30 May, 2017
Hard to find blast from the past
Well done and entertaining remake on a classic body switching story. Excellent performances by Smits and Williams, and especially Barkin who should have won an Emmy. Get it if you like lighthearted adult comedy
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by madcantor
04 Dec, 2018
Great story and excellent acting!
This was an excellent movie! Great acting, and very believable, although a very "strange" story at the same time. Ellen Barkin is always excellent!
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by caroleraye
11 Jul, 2018
Very good
Fun script. Burkin handles being a man in a woman's body with aplom. She never does figure out high heels.
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by toddm4575
12 Aug, 2018
Too funny!
Had seen this movie several years ago and loved it - had to have it. So glad I got it, it's still a very good movie.
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by fgmbcm
14 Apr, 2021
Good price, good performance
Good price and it does what i needed it to do
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by dsta7774
11 Dec, 2019
Switch it up.
Bought this for a girlfriend who had worn hers out, so it must be very entertaining as she has watched it for many years.
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