When it comes to comedy, the body swap genre is a reliable one. There's something inherently funny about someone being transported into a body they're not supposed to be in, whether it's that of a relative or just their older selves. With the former situation, Freaky Friday remains the gold standard, but Netflix's new original movie Family Switch aims to go bigger. What results is a movie that yields some laughs, some cringe, and a fair amount of heart, even if it doesn't tread new ground in this ridiculous, yet beloved premise.
