BY MIKEY MIGO
Out of the movies I watched recently, I was actually most pleasantly surprised with this one. Really the only reason I considered watching it was because Matthew Perry was in it. I was never really a "Friends" fan, but I loved "Studio 60" and pretty much everything else I've seen him in. Then the comfort padding of solid peeps like Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon, and my favorite young actress Michelle Trachtenberg made it something I could face sitting down with for two hours. I was surprised to see Hunter Parrish in the movie. I'm a huge fan of "Weeds" and I did not expect to see an Aaron Carter-ized version of "Silas" at all. The main star of the movie is what had me a bit weary of it. I know Efron as "the lame Disney guy" just like any other 20-something male would. I saw him on SNL this past season and was surprised with him. I wasn't on board as a fan, but I was officially "not against him". With this movie, I have to say that the guy was very good in the role. I'm officially a Zac Efron supporter. He was charming, witty, and had depth as opposed to what I assumed the "High School Musical" movies were like. The plot is a bit "paint-by-numbers", but you know that going in. The twists on the story and the normal "Freaky Friday" type of stuff feels fresh and everyone comes off strong. It's still not R-Rated edgy, but it was a solid movie that didn't make you feel lame for watching. In fact, I've suggested it to a few friends even. If you're in need of a DVD to rent in the near future for a rainy night or if you wait for it to come on cable, I recommend it. It's a lot better than expected and seriously worth the time. I'd go with a solid B if forced to grade it, but I'm not. So just take my word and actually give it a shot.
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