Sure, Freaky Friday is obligatory, serendipitous, and (in an equally perky yet, offensive sort of fashion) conventionally (and racially) stereotypical at times. However, Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are radiant in this throughout and undeniably bolster this worn-out film due to their role-reversal enactment. Yeah, it’s goofy early 2000s schlock, but it’s “enjoyable” goofy early 2000s schlock.
Verdict: C
The director of Freaky Friday—Mark Waters—is the only major connection I have to the movie industry. Well, sorta. I was friends with his daughter back in elementary school, so as long as he remembers I exist I should be set for a career…
“Freaky Friday” is now available to rent and buy on YouTube, Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and HBO Now.
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