It's a Boy Girl Thing (2006)

I'm way too old to feel this damn young

It's interesting that a film can bring back those hopes and painful memories of the past so easily. I've been out of high school for a very long time but found I really enjoyed this film. It didn't go over the top and it gave me some good laughs. The soundtrack was exceptional and brought alot of energy and mood to the film. Kevin Zegers and Samaire Armstrong were impressive in their respective roles. It's a romantic comedy with some familiar gags, but Maury Chaykin and Sharon Osborne as Woody's parents give it a different flavor. It's one I'd watch more than once so that should say it has some depth of character. Is it a four star movie or is it just that Kevin Zegers is so spell-binding??? What's the difference....it's a four star spell-binding performance and wouldn't be the same without him, however it was well done all the way around. September 5, 2008

It was kind of fun

Okay, I did enjoy this movie for the most part. The actors did a good job with a pretty predictable plot that really had only one possible resolution. All of the characters were stereotypes of one sort or another but of course, the two leads get over their personal prejudices and move to the inevitable ending. sigh. If there was one thing that could have made this better (at least from my perspective) is that they could have done away with so much of the humor being dependant upon sexual organs. The film was cute, funny and touching. It seemed to be pretty well acted and made you feel good in the end. Oh, and Nell's dad: There was a man of integrity. What a guy! Worth seeing...once September 1, 2008

I didn't rent it but... it made me laugh.

"It's is a boy girl thing" isn't the kind of movie I'd normally rent. In fact, I didn't rent it, but when I found it in my house, I gave in to temptation and watched it. I must confess it made me laugh.

This film is very predictable, but quite funny, despite the fact that the humor is rather crude sometimes... The two main characters are Nell (Samaire Armstrong), a bright and somewhat nerdy young woman, and Woody (Kevin Zegers), a football player that has the popularity that Nell lacks, but isn't very accustomed to using his brain. Even though these typical albeit very different teenagers can't stand each other, they will have to reach a compromise, due to an spell that ends up switching their bodies. Confusion ensues, as you can imagine...

All in all, I think that those that are expecting the classic high school comedy will like it, if their expectations are just to have some fun... If that is your case, recommended. August 27, 2008

Not Great...Not Terrible

Ah, yes, the whole body switch scenario. Sure, it's been done many times, but that's probably because we all have some sort of curiosity as to what it's like to be somebody else. And since it's impossible, the only way to mildly entertain that fantasy is a movie.

Of course, we always want to switch bodies with someone who is entirely different from us, otherwise, what fun would it be? It's a Boy Girl Thing has the entire opposite part down to a "T." It takes a boy, Woody (Zegers), the popular jock with a middleclass socioeconomic status and switches his body with a girl, Nell (Armstrong), an intellectual and not so popular girl with a higher standard of living. Woody is loud, obnoxious, and listens to rap music, while Nell is proper, keeps to herself, and listens to mellower music. The two are next door neighbors who bicker constantly over their obvious differences. Once they accidentally switch bodies, they are forced to see what it's like to have the other's life.

Although, nothing new, the movie does have some quite entertaining moments. It addresses a key question I've always wondered if guys and girls were able to switch bodies: how does it feel to suddenly have man or lady parts opposite of one's own? It's comical and really emphasizes the differences between guys and girls (now if only they could have a movie where they switch bodies as a woman is in labor.) The movie is, for the most part enjoyable to watch, however, there are parts that seem a little unbelievable at times. But, then again, this movie suspends reality by making switching bodies possible in the first place, so I suppose it's fine. Armstrong and Zegers do a good job in this film and it's hilarious to see them portray the opposite sex. They also had pretty good onscreen chemistry throughout. I do feel, however, that both of them are capable of much more than this movie showcases.

All and all, the movie is nothing great, nor terrible. It has its laugh out loud moments and charm. There is a nice progression along with a neatly packaged ending that will leave you satisfied. And I suspect most people won't expect anything more from this movie than what it has to offer anyway.
August 19, 2008

New twist on an old theme--surprisingly excellent comedy

I have to admit that I didn't expect this film to be so good. The body swap has been done so often that it didn't seem possible to come up something fresh. Well, this film succeeds. Kevin Zegers and Samaire Armstrong are really outstanding performers and make this gender-swap fantasy work. Very entertaining. August 10, 2008

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