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My Personal Favorite DCOM! (Part 3)

        The Swap (2016)

        "The Swap" is a DCOM (Disney Channel Original Movie) which was released in 2016, isn't the best DCOM to have ever been made, but it is definitely one of my personal favorite DCOMs.
        "The Swap" is based on Meghan Shull's 2014 novel of the same name. I have read the book and it's a pretty easy read. I can say that there are some differences in the film adaptation, but I preferred the movie over the book. I think this is just a personal opinion because I watched the film before reading the book, but I will explain why I like the movie more than the book.
        "The Swap" is about how two teenagers (Ellie and Jack Malloy) switch bodies through a text message and embark on a journey of bettering each other's lives. Even though this is a Halloween DCOM and a part of Disney Channel's "Monstober", it delivered more than the beloved standard musical DCOMs. Even though Disney Channel horribly advertised this film, it still holds up.
        It might seem stupid that they switch bodies through text messages, but the film at least gives the audience an explanation. Both of the characters' phones used to belong to a parent who is no longer a part of their lives, and the attachment they have to their phones gives the phones enough power to mess up their lives.
        Something that I love about this film is that it defies the expectations of a cliche DCOM. It has music in the film, but it's not a movie about music or a musical, and the main characters don't fall in love with one another.
        Peyton List (Ellie) and Jacob Bertrand (Jack Malloy) do a great job playing their roles and I feel like that's something that would be very difficult to do because their essentially playing two different characters. I also love how both of their characters respect one another's bodies.
        The reason I like the movie more than the book is that I really admire how Jay Karas (the director) uses his tools to deliver the emotions of the characters through music, body language, and cinematography. Even scenes with minimal dialogue made me feel like I was immersed in the film. He uses subtlety throughout the film, which other DCOMs often struggle with.
        Another thing that I love about this DCOM is that the in the climax of the movie, both characters get to let out their inner demons and trapped feelings in a way that benefits both of them. Ellie's soul finally gets to confront her feelings about her dad leaving and Jack's soul gets to admit his feelings about his mom passing away.
        I recommend this movie. Soon I will be addressing this DCOM is much better than Disney Channel's 2018 "Freaky Friday". What are your thoughts on "The Swap"? This is one of my favorite DCOMs, what's yours?

"The Swap" Picture: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5653444/mediaviewer/rm1783366144

"The Swap" Trailer (Please Don't Be Turned Off from the Misleading Advertising): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTSf-4rDFFo

Where to Watch "The Swap": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHyeeLcLloA  

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