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Freaky Friday (2003)

Rate: 5
Viewed: 6/08

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6/08: Freaky Friday is not recommended for children due to sexual overtones.

Although I admit the charm had somewhat won me over, it's still done in poor taste. I mean, Freaky Friday is a Disney movie, and Disney movies are supposed to be about wholesome, family fun.

The use of the word "thong" is inappropriate, and the flash shot of Jamie Lee Curtis baring a bit of her panties from the rear is one step away from introducing kids to pornography. Lindsey Lohan's preference of attire and how much skin to show off is appalling to see. I don't care if times have changed, but this is no way appropriate for teenagers while in grade school.

As for the subplot of an underage boy who's in love with a female classmate's mother, I must remind you all again that this is supposed to be a Disney film. Notwithstanding the egregious parts, the performances aren't bad, but the concept is nothing new. Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage did it already in Vice Versa. Thrown into the mix is a touch of Home Alone or Uncle Buck, both created by John Hughes, when the bratty kid has a change of heart after dealing with her frustrated parent.

Anyway, Jamie Lee Curtis is a treat to watch, and Mark Harmon is great as usual. Ah, now the star (not): Lindsey Lohan. Hm, I don't know anything much about her except for the fact that she had been plastered all over the front cover of tabloid magazines countless times. But man, she's ugly. What's with her raccoon eyes? Regardless, Lindsay Lohan's performance is okay, but she mostly plays it safe. After being switched, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsey Lohan don't do a good job of mimicking each other's mannerisms.

All in all, if the inappropriate parts can be cut out, Freaky Friday might be perfectly acceptable for kids.