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The Swap [2001]


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Just because your name is Redgrave does not mean you can act
Review date: 2008-02-04 Rating: 8 out of 10

I first saw this when it was first aired a few years back and loved it. Found it here on dvd and was JUST about to order it when i saw it would be repeated on tv!
The Forresters are a couple on the verge of a divorce who embark on a house swap holiday with a professor and his family from Perth, but it all goes dreadfully wrong. Certainly enough to put people off house swaps!

I omitted a star for Jemma Redgrave's appalling presence. Almost every line she delivers is in a monotonous deadpan, which begins to grate after a while. However, Jonathan Cake plays a deliciously, wickedly charming villain, Michael Maloney makes you feel stressed just watching him be the businessman thousands of miles from the office on the verge of a make or break deal (i take this as a good thing), and the story is excellent. Recommended.

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Actor(s):
Jemma Redgrave
Michael Maloney
Jonathan Cake

Creators:
Jemma Redgrave (Primary Contributor)
Michael Maloney (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Imc Vision
Manufacturer: Imc Vision
EAN: 5016641115459
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2005-04-04
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 150 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2001
Language: English (Original Language)

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