Based on the book by Megan Shull, The Swap follows the adventures of a rhythmic gymnast named Ellie with a make-it-or-break-it competition, and the younger brother named Jack in a hockey family who's vying for a varsity spot on his school team. But when a simple text causes the two to swap bodies, their paths take an unexpected cross..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 89 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
✓ Stars: Peyton List, Jacob Bertrand, Darrin Rose, Claire Rankin, Callan Potter
✓ Director: Jay Karas, Charlie Shahnaian, Shari Simpson, Megan Shull
The The Swap (2016) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The The Swap (2016) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
The Swap (2016) is staring with Peyton List, Jacob Bertrand, Darrin Rose, Claire Rankin, Callan Potter, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Jay Karas, Charlie Shahnaian, Shari Simpson, Megan Shull juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.