Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday (1977) starring Barbara Harris, Jodie Foster. A mother (Harris) and daughter (Foster) wish simultaneously on Friday the 13th that they could trade places, and like magic, they do. Naturally, when they're both experiencing the other's life, everything goes wrong. This is basically a movie for young girls, who can enjoy the fantasy of switching places with their mothers without being put off by the many loose ends and lack of believability of the script. For adults, it's just plain silly. There are numerous instances of, "That would never happen in real life." The film lacks verisimilitude. It really didn't work for me. (The DVD includes legible subtitles, and closed captions, which are preferable.) Grade: C+