Movie Review: The Hot Chick

Starring:
Rob Schneider, Anna Faris, Rachel McAdams, Matthew Lawrence, Melora Hardin, Alexandra Holden, Tia Mowry

Director:
Philip G. Atwell (The Animal)

MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for crude sexual humor, language and drug references.

Release Date:
December 2002

Synopsis:
Cheerleader Jessica Spencer is as shallow and spiteful as she is pretty and popular. Her cruel nature gets her in trouble when a curse traps her in the body of a 30-year-old man. Humbled, confused and in constant need of a shave, Jessica frantically tries to figure out how to switch back in time for the prom and the big cheerleading competition.

My Two Cents:
Even though this movie was annihilated by critics I decided to give it a chance and came out pleasantly surprised. Some people don’t consider comedians to be real actors, but I think it’s tougher to be funny than dramatic. Not anyone can go from playing a man, to playing a woman trapped in a man’s body. Besides playing a teenage girl, Rob Schneider also plays a thief, a school janitor and a Mexican immigrant by the name of Taquito. All are very funny, but Taquito takes the cake.

The movie is not all about bizarre sexual jokes and fart jokes. There are actually a few nice messages of true friendship, being proud of your heritage, improving your self esteem and overcoming marital hardships.



Anna Faris plays Rob’s, or should I say Jessica’s best friend, April. She looks cuter than ever here and is just as funny as in the Scary Movie, um, movies. Actually, every character is funny and charming in their own way. Adam Sandler’s cameo as a pot-head store employee is just as funny as it sounds.

Funny dialog and very awkward situations highlight Schneider’s comedic timing. If you enjoy silly, goofy, and juvenile comedies then you might find yourself laughing out loud with The Hot Chick.

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