Swapped gets a warm review as an animated body-swap comedy

10 articles · Updated · Variety · May 1

The Netflix film, directed by Tangled co-director Nathan Greno, stars Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple as rival woodland creatures magically transformed into each other's species.
The review says its simple, child-friendly story is elevated by ravishing visuals, ecological themes and supporting turns including Tracy Morgan as scene-stealing fish Boogle.
Set in the Valley, the film follows food conflict between the Pookoo and Javan before cooperation emerges, leaving a distinctive fantasy world that the critic says lingers in the mind.

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