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17 Again
PG (AUSTRALIA)
2009
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Positive Reviews
49
Negative reviews
18
Average Rating
2.9
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1.5
Director Burr Steers (Igby Goes Down) doesnt always have a firm handle on what is and isnt appropriate; the film makes a few sharp detours into misogy ..
Av Club
3.5
And for a seemingly surefire mash up of commercial juggernauts like Big and Back To The Future, the film needs a lot of rescuing.
Av Club
2.5
Age reversal movies have a fine Hollywood tradition and narrative purpose.
Austin Chronicle
1.5
Director Steers (Igby Goes Down) keeps the movies foregone progression moving apace and, fortunately, doesnt dwell on the inexplicable vortex that suc ..
Austin Chronicle
1.5
Jason Filardis canny script doesnt have an original idea in its head.
Screen Daily
3.0
The surprise factor is that the film has just enough charm and good humour in its own right to broaden that demographic to a wider, recession hit audi ..
Screen Daily
3.8
17 Again is pleasant, harmless PG 13 entertainment, with a plot a little more surprising and acting a little better than I expected.
Rogerebert
3.0
But some clever zingers and real comedic timing among Mann, Efron and Lennon keeps the whole thing moving well enough, and the serious moments toward ..
Cinema Blend
3.0
Footloose probably would have been a slight step up, and solidified Efrons standing as the go to guy for high school musicals.
Ny Daily News
3.2
The Spy Who Dumped Me is an action comedy withwell, it has action.
Philly
3.0
Burr Steers (Igby Goes Down) directs this witty comedy that contains elements of Big and other dramas of transformation.
Spirituality And Practice
2.5
If this is one small step for the actor toward becoming a leading man, it is, for Hollywood movies, one more giant leap into infantilism.
Village Voice
2.2
The less than enlightening message was fine, but the body swap physical comedy was lame.
Sover
3.1
Though not as clever as 13 Going on 30 or Freaky Friday, its also not as hokey as Hannah. For a swoon fest aimed at tweens, 17 Again has a lot going f ..
Usa Today
4.5
...ultimately fits comfortably within the pantheon of above average body switching comedies.
Reel Film Reviews
1.0
Beyond being passed over for a promotion at work, Scarlett (LESLIE MANN) has filed for a divorce that will be complete in a few weeks, while his teena ..
Screen It
1.3
If you cant figure out what happens, youve never seen a movie. And if you havent, please, God, dont start with this one.
Rolling Stone
3.0
And the teen actors are also very good.In fact, the entire cast is strong enough to overcome the limitations of the plot, making the most of the witty ..
Shadows On The Wall
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju ..
Pop Matters
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju ..
Pop Matters
3.0
The View London Review out ofstarsRunning time:minsDirected by Burr Steers, 17 Again opens in 1989 with 17 year old Mike (Zac Efron) choosing to marry ..
View London
2.5
17 Again is product, loaded with high fructose corn syrup so the girls will like it, and as meaningful as an afternoon at the mall.
Boston
3.8
You neednt be a Zac Efron fan to enjoy the appealing 17 Again..Come to the movie with reservations about his summer stock acting skills and you may le ..
Star Tribune
2.0
Manage your expectations, and it may end up being worth the popcorn, especially for your teens.
Common Sense Media
1.2
Worst Thing About It: Those minor chuckle inducing seduction scenes are the only thing thats kind of funny.
Movies
3.8
17 Again isnt a sophisticated work of art, nor was it intended to be. Its often silly, sometimes fun silly, sometimes too silly.
Sf Gate
3.0
Body swap comedies were all the rage in the Eighties but this revisits the theme with enough charm to create its own appeal.
Express
2.5
Thats probably just as well, since tonally that rather jovial romp didnt match the self important pretensions and delusions of actual dramatic weight ..
Mr Brown Movies
1.9
When humor is intentional, however, the safe bet is that it is going to fall flat or overstay its welcome.
The Movie Boy
3.0
The movie might sound a lot like Penny Marshalls Big in reverse, but thanks to some great performances from its cast, 17 Again manages to succeed as i ..
Bullz-Eye
3.2
Zac Efron is a good looking kid who exudes a sweetness and a talent for comic timing.
Reeling Reviews
4.5
Its that Efron dominates the screen with his charm and his effortless comic timing, and makes you long to see what he will do when he gets a chance at ..
Flickfilosopher
2.5
Director Burr Steers lacks the good sense to end the proceedings in a fundamentally satisfying manner.
ReelViews
3.5
This fanciful premise makes this teen comedy one that adults will probably enjoy even more.
Hollywood
3.0
Any time he and Mann arent on screen together is just time wasted, and despite some good scenes, the script is too lazy for anyone to really save.
2.0
Its funnier than youd expect, more heartwarming than youd anticipate, and more fun than it really ought to be.
Aisle Seat
1.5
A pleasantly predictable body swap comedy. Nothing more, nothing less.
Herald Sun
3.8
The pervasive lack of laughs ensures that most viewers will spend much of the films running time either rolling their eyes or checking their watch, an ..
Reel Film
1.9
Cant we just watch Freaky Friday again Really, Id take either version at this point.
Nj
2.0
The movie works at times, but only about half way, and it does seem a bit half baked.Its as if they had the idea and wanted to rush it out before Efro ..
7M Pictures
2.5
But then nobody here is really knocking himself out.Efron does his patented adorable high schooler routine with his usual aplomb.
The Star
4.0
Jason Filardis script is darned clever, taking advantage of every situation and opportunity to make believable and hilarious chaos.
Urban Cine File
2.5
This laugh starved twist on Big and the many lesser body swapping comedies of the era is basically a lecture on sexual abstinence.
New York Post
3.1
Zac Efron is the next Brad Pitt.Thats the thought that bolted through my brain about twenty minutes into 17 Again.
Christianity Today
2.5
At least its well acted by a game cast which does its best to sell a script riddled with implausible twists and turns.
News Blaze
1.5
Even the weakest vehicle, it seems, can squeeze laughs from this concept.Guess again.
Hollywood And Fine
3.5
The picture charms easily and makes a decent pass at a heart. Considering the director and the iffy premise, I think the idea of 17 Again being anythi ..
Brian Or Ndorf
1.5
Its a funny and occasionally touching performance in a film largely devoid of an emotional core.
3.8
Every Little Step manages to be mostly entertaining, lively and occasionally riveting and moving, but its lack of insight and provocative revelations ..
Nyc Movie Guru
3.8
Efron gives the character the right amount of maturity and concern to make the speeches, fatherly advice and scoldings equally funny and sweet.
Waffle Movies
3.1
But the latest model has enough fresh charm to make up for the lack of originality.
Js Online
3.0
Three stars for its undemanding fun and occasional wry barb about lost youth.
Sky
3.0
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Entertainment Times Online ..
3.0
Boasting good comic delivery and a surprising ability to jerk the tears, Efron proves hes more than a pretty face, though the fact hes already topless ..
Metro
4.5
Yes, weve seen this shtick before, but Efrons charm is effortless, Mann is dependably funny, and Lennons sci fi obsessed dork almost steals the show w ..
What So
3.5
But Crowe and Affleck dont fit onscreenthey dont inhabit the same existential space.
Ny Mag
4.5
Having previously shown that he can dance with the best of them, Efron now proves that he can act as well.
The National
2.5
This becomes a formulaic retread of other body switching movies that the target audience is probably too young to have seen.
Entertainment Spectrum
1.0
Thats not funny either but it is an actual joke.I mean, caricature is a form of humor, good or bad.
Can Mag
3.0
But as a funny, sweet and smart star vehicle tailored for Zac High School Musical Efron, its right on the money.
Orlando Sentinel
2.5
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Eclipse Magazine
3.0
Its not that this is a bad film; its just a boring and completely uninspired one.
Kc Active
4.5
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Cine Rina
3.0
If most of the summer fare is popcorn, consider 17 Again the cotton candy desert.
Brandon Fibbs
3.0
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This Is London
3.0
Miss Mann plays the put upon housewife with characteristic spunk and wit and just a hint of sadness.
Washington Times
4.0
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Jo Reviews
4.5
Zac Efron couldnt ask for a more flattering breakout vehicle than the charming 17 Again
Washington Times
3.1
But it does know it has one thing going for it: teen idol Zac Efron.
Jackson Ville
3.0
Step 1: Finally admit to yourself Zac Efron may just have the stuff to make it big.
The Movie Kit
3.0
Whats more interesting to ponder is whether Efrons talent will develop.
Culture Catch
3.5
series, though hes been around since MTVs mid 1990s cult sketch comedy hit The State.
Deep Focus Review
1.5
OK, so theres an obvious and expected morality tale of the importance of family and friends tucked behind all the comedy, but its well executed and do ..
3.0
Its proven to be a pretty popular formula, and while the film lacks in originality, its still a charming and fun story about making the most of second ..
Gazette
3.5
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Heart London
4.5
Reversing a tired clich, heres a guy who cant enjoy sex without romance first.
Marie Claire
0.5
perhaps the movie should be called, The Film Youve Seen 17 Times Before, Again.
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