Dating the Enemy (1996)

Director:

Megan Simpson Huberman

Guionista:

Megan Simpson Huberman (writer)

Release Date:

19 septiembre 1996 (Australia)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Frase comercial:

Opposites attract, but is the grass always greener on the other side?

Plot:

A couple wake up one morning to find they have now switched bodies.

Plot Keywords:

Science Geek | Writer | Career Woman | Life Changing | Role Reversal

Awards:

1 nomination

Comentarios de los usuarios:

Yet another switching bodies movie...but a good one!

Cast

Guy Pearce	...	Brett
Claudia Karvan	...	Tash
Matt Day	...	Rob
Lisa Hensley	...	Laetitia
Pippa Grandison	...	Colette
John Howard	...	Davis
Scott Lowe	...	Harrison
Christopher Morsley	...	Paul
Heidi Lapaine	...	Christina
Christine Anu	...	The Singer
Arthur Dignam	...	Dr. Kamins
Morna Seres	...	Helen McMahon
William Usic	...	Marx
Vanessa Stuart	...	Production Assistant
Anja Coleby	...	Karen Zader

Duración:

97 min

País:

Australia

Idioma:

English

Color:

Color

Clasificación:

Singapore:M18 | Iceland:L | Australia:M | Germany:12

Filming Locations:

Hyde Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Movie Connections:

References "I Dream of Jeannie" (1965)

Soundtrack:

Only You

Yet another switching bodies movie...but a good one!

I first saw "Dating the Enemy" at a film festival 4 years ago that was showing Aussie films that had never been released in the US. I must admit, I rolled my eyes when I first heard the plot of "Dating the Enemy" but decided it was worth a look to see Guy Pearce in something else besides "Priscilla" and "L.A. Confidential" which were the only films I'd seen him in at the time.

Imagine my surprise at this films funny, clever and original way of examining the strangeness/complexity of relationships between men and women in this modern world. Yes, the plot device of how/why they switch bodies is a bit clumsy, but that can be forgiven, because once this film gets into full swing, it's a hilarious romp and the best by far "body switching" movie I've ever seen. It goes places where a Hollywood movie would never go. I think my fav scene by far is Brett as Tash having sex with his friend and finding out how BAD men can be in bed! Oh, and getting his period....!! As a woman audience member, you can't help saying, "Ah, HA!! See?!" What I also love about this movie, is that the changes that both characters go through are more convincing and realistic than in any other "body switching" movie I've seen. It is especially nice to see Tash come out of her shell after having lived Brett's life. This movie goes beyond the plot gimic in many of these ways. I wait impatiently for it to be released on VHS or DVD here in the US.

I can't go without commenting on the actors. This is the most charming and ironically NORMAL character I've ever seen Guy Pearce play, and I'd love to see him do more parts like this. Also, I instantly became a huge fan of Claudia Karvan. I selfishly wish she were in more projects that come stateside, because I'd love to see more of her. Hopefully she won't be cut out of the Star Wars movie again! :)

In short, in spite of some of the minor problems with this film, it is a wonderful film overall, and if you can overlook it's faults, you will fully enjoy it.