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The Hot Chick
2002 104 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.3
Comedy, Fantasy
Director: Tom Brady
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Description
Not only is Jessica Spencer the most popular girl in school -- she is also the meanest. But things change for the attractive teen when a freak accident involving a cursed pair of earrings and a chance encounter at a gas station causes her to switch bodies with Clive, a sleazy crook. Jessica, in the form of the repulsive Clive, struggles to adjust to this radical alteration and sets out to get her own body back before the upcoming prom.
Budget:
$34M
US Gross:
$35.08M
Worldwide:
$54.64M
Starring
Rob Schneider
Actor
Rachel McAdams
Actor
Anna Faris
Actor
Awards
4 nominations total
Key opinion
The Hot Chick is widely regarded as a lighthearted and rewatchable teen comedy that relies heavily on the physical performance of its lead. While critics and some viewers find the plot formulaic or problematic, its target audience praises its enduring humor and the comedic chemistry of the main cast.
| Acting | Rob Schneider's physically committed, gender-bending performance acts as the primary anchor and comedic engine of the film. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast, particularly Anna Faris and Rachel McAdams, provides strong comedic contributions that elevate the material. | |
| Originality | The narrative uses a familiar body-swap premise that some find fresh and coherent, while others consider it a tired and predictable trope. | |
| Humor | The film's humor oscillates between being perceived as infectious and fun, and being criticized for relying on crude, problematic, or distasteful jokes. |