Freaky Friday
Metascore
70 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    91
    A funny, shrewd, no-bull family comedy about the relationship between mothers and teenage daughters that allows Curtis the comedian to remember her days as a slinky starlet while making use of her wisdom as the mother of an adolescent girl herself.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Dana Stevens
    90
    Since her character wears no historical costumes and suffers from no debilitating ailment, it is likely that Ms. Curtis will be overlooked when Oscar season rolls around. This is a shame, since it is unlikely that any other actress this year will match the loose, energetic wit she brings to this delightful movie.
  3. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Chris Kaltenbach
    88
    Offers plenty of honest, good-natured laughs in the process. That's something young and old can appreciate equally.
  4. Charlotte Observer
    Reviewed by: Lawrence Toppman
    88
    This is the first real family comedy I've seen in a long time: one honest enough to satisfy teens, wryly funny enough for adults and zany enough for little kids.

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User Score
7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. Jacobparker
    8
    The film has two very funny and sympathetic main characters. Because of its good story it gets better from second to second and is the funniest teen comedy I've ever seen.… Full Review »
  2. sil3nt_nick
    8
    Although the characters looked nothing like they were from 1984 (which was when the film took place), Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan give everyone plenty of laughs as their characters switch bodies momentarily and they have to figure out how to live the opposite's way of life the hard way. Mark Harmon is among the cast.… Full Review »
  3. cameronmorewood
    2
    Positively insufferable and almost arrogant in its persistent and formulaic tone. Even if it weren't a remake, Freaky Friday wouldn't be graced with the slightest ounce of originality.… Full Review »
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