When we rented this movie, we were under a lot of stress, so we needed something mindless, light and amusing. 17 Again (2009) qualifies on all counts, more than qualifies on some.
Starring Matthew Perry and tween heartthrob Zac Efron, this plot has been done many times. Disillusioned adult, Mike (Perry), is going through a divorce, his kids hate him and he pretty much hates life. Wondering how it all went wrong, some miracle occurs and he becomes 17 again (Efron), and thereby comes to realize what is truly important about life.
He becomes adult once the lesson is learned, wins back wife and kids and lives happily ever after.
Perry is his usual self, and Efron is plainly likable. The movie is completely inane, but it watches like cotton candy eats...sweet and light. Too much and your stomach can hurt, but if you need it, you gotta have it.
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