The current overall rating is about right at 3 to 4 stars. Not a memorable movie or one to recommend to a friend as a 'got to see' but not a complete waste of time either. If one enjoys the body switch sub genre then a person could do worse than The Sex Trip. If this is a new directorial debut then there is hope in future endeavors.
12 Reviews
Lots of potential which ended up being mediocre...
paul_haakonsen11 July 2019
I must admit that I had hoped for a bit more than what "The Sex Trip" turned out to be. Granted, the given storyline and plot was very generic and mainstream for a comedy of this sorts, but one is allowed to hope.
Turns out that "The Sex Trip" was just your average comedy of sorts, sure with a sex swap change, but hey, that has been seen in many other movies already, so nothing outstanding or unusual there.
With that being said, I will say that the movie definitely is watchable and enjoyable enough for what it turned out to be - another run-of-the-mill comedy. While the movie was utterly predictable, it still followed a very common blueprint of how to make such a movie, so director Anthony G. Cohen was playing it safe.
Now, I don't really get why Frank Stallone is billed on the movie's poster/cover, because he was in the movie for like a minute. Sure, I get that it is the Stallone name that did it, but come on. Also found out that Tom Hanks has a younger sibling that looks uncannily like him - Jim Hanks. At least his role was somewhat bigger than Stallone's, but still not one that would warrant being billed on the poster/cover.
The movie was nicely carried by the performances of Jade Ramsey (playing Edna), Marc Crumpton (playing Eddie) and Louis Mandylor (playing Steve). So they definitely made it possible to sit through the movie without being bored to tears.
All in all, "The Sex Trip" is adequately entertaining, albeit it is horribly generic and predictable.
Turns out that "The Sex Trip" was just your average comedy of sorts, sure with a sex swap change, but hey, that has been seen in many other movies already, so nothing outstanding or unusual there.
With that being said, I will say that the movie definitely is watchable and enjoyable enough for what it turned out to be - another run-of-the-mill comedy. While the movie was utterly predictable, it still followed a very common blueprint of how to make such a movie, so director Anthony G. Cohen was playing it safe.
Now, I don't really get why Frank Stallone is billed on the movie's poster/cover, because he was in the movie for like a minute. Sure, I get that it is the Stallone name that did it, but come on. Also found out that Tom Hanks has a younger sibling that looks uncannily like him - Jim Hanks. At least his role was somewhat bigger than Stallone's, but still not one that would warrant being billed on the poster/cover.
The movie was nicely carried by the performances of Jade Ramsey (playing Edna), Marc Crumpton (playing Eddie) and Louis Mandylor (playing Steve). So they definitely made it possible to sit through the movie without being bored to tears.
All in all, "The Sex Trip" is adequately entertaining, albeit it is horribly generic and predictable.
Don't waste your time
lucasnewsavril4 January 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Ho - ri - ble
It has that old script of body change.
Ok, but then the guy becomes a girl but still has a job, a social life, etc... Like as if there would ever be such a possibility in this world....
I mean, seriously? There are people who invest in this kind of movie?
Just skip it, don't waste your time.
Nothing really interesting if you're over 10 yo.
Cheers.
Disgusting
WhenAmyMetSalad9 July 2019
Director obviously a perv as he carefully makes sure to not film any men naked and only women through out the film. It's extremely degrading if I were to give it a higher score. I don't mind nudity as long as its done classy and not for obvious reasons that the director is a perv and just wants to see the chicks topless etc.
If this director is so set on making sure to sexualize women and making them seem like nothing more then its obvious he's in the wrong business and should be filming adult entertainment instead.
This movie lacks so much including humor and originality. Watch a better version of this movie called Switch (1991) where the director isn't scared to film both sexes nude. That movie at least had heart and humor.
If this director is so set on making sure to sexualize women and making them seem like nothing more then its obvious he's in the wrong business and should be filming adult entertainment instead.
This movie lacks so much including humor and originality. Watch a better version of this movie called Switch (1991) where the director isn't scared to film both sexes nude. That movie at least had heart and humor.
A truly awful movie
accounstv-624959 May 2022
I came across this movie while searching Amazon Prime, and as I like gender switching movies like "Switch" and "It's a Boy Girl Thing," I thought to give it a try.
It is really, truly, an awful movie. The dialogue in this movie tells me that the writers think insulting people is funny; it's not. The Sex Trip's main characters make crude remarks to all of the other characters. I've been a judge in some newbie screenwriting competitions and let me tell you this script would not make it past the first round, which entails reading and judging the first thirty pages.
The film is loaded with stereotypes; again, the writers think caricatures not characters are funny; they're not.
There is nothing "new" in this film from other gender switching movies, but there is a lot "bad" eliminates; ie, the main character not knowing what a woman's menstrual period entails.
Stay away; stay far, far away from this film.
It is really, truly, an awful movie. The dialogue in this movie tells me that the writers think insulting people is funny; it's not. The Sex Trip's main characters make crude remarks to all of the other characters. I've been a judge in some newbie screenwriting competitions and let me tell you this script would not make it past the first round, which entails reading and judging the first thirty pages.
The film is loaded with stereotypes; again, the writers think caricatures not characters are funny; they're not.
There is nothing "new" in this film from other gender switching movies, but there is a lot "bad" eliminates; ie, the main character not knowing what a woman's menstrual period entails.
Stay away; stay far, far away from this film.
Something ordinary
SilverOrlov16 October 2018
If I had not seen about ten such films before, it would probably be interesting and would put the rating higher. Although there were moments that really made me laughing. But the ONE MORE "change of bodies" without any of its zest or unusual acting, looked like ...latent.
Complimentary to COVID Easter Sunday
cwillbeloved12 April 2020
Simple Fun With a Common Plot
docm-323043 February 2021
Interesting, new take on an old idea...
just_anana26 October 2019
It's not a blockbuster, however it's enjoyable. Great to see Louis Mandylor aging so gracefully. Not to give anything away, but his buddy insights are unique when inspiring Eddie to embrace the situation. Not the same old conflicts. 8/10
Karma is a ... witch
kosmasp6 August 2022
No pun intended and I don't know why they didn't use that instead of the .. one line they actually used. If a pun is that easy to obtain ... you have to go for it ... talking about going for it ... well no I don't mean to offend you. But if you are easily offended - some of the jokes here surely will achieve that! The movie does cross a line from time to time - but in its silly nature, making fun of everything and everyone (yes also the men in it), it can be forgiven - it will be up to those watching though (no pun intended) and their sensibilities.
That said, the silly nature of the movie matches the way the actors go about it. Yes we have seen body swap movies before. And you may even argue that you have seen better ones (surely when it comes to quality and even social statements and so forth) ... but this is so much insane fun ... with crazy ideas. And while it touches upon some taboo subjects (would you do it? Oh you know what I mean ... and no I can't answer that entirely and truthfully myself either) ... it never goes off the rails.
Still maybe it is too much for you. And certain resolutions seem to come too easily ... but again, don't overthink it ... don't be too harsh and just enjoy the funny moments this has in store for you ...
That said, the silly nature of the movie matches the way the actors go about it. Yes we have seen body swap movies before. And you may even argue that you have seen better ones (surely when it comes to quality and even social statements and so forth) ... but this is so much insane fun ... with crazy ideas. And while it touches upon some taboo subjects (would you do it? Oh you know what I mean ... and no I can't answer that entirely and truthfully myself either) ... it never goes off the rails.
Still maybe it is too much for you. And certain resolutions seem to come too easily ... but again, don't overthink it ... don't be too harsh and just enjoy the funny moments this has in store for you ...
Comedy served with more laughs
slurpinsodasquietstyle11 March 2021
This movie takes you from start to finish along a path of someone who itemizes and uses a certain gender as a possession to someone who actually understands a different point of view. I found myself cracking up from start to finish the outtakes were absolutely hilarious. If you're looking for something to take your mind off of life and to show you that true love might exist this movie is for you. Ignore all the critical reviews. People who take this seriously and think this movie needs to be more factual are missing the point for what movies really are
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