This was a cleverly plotted film that offered a major challenge to the two performers playing Rachel and Brittany. After they simultaneously make a wish upon a star atop a Christmas tree, they in effect have their wishes fulfilled by switching bodies. The film then unfolds the complications of them trying to get back to their original forms and the wisdom they achieve in the process.
The central character in the middle of this complicated narrative is Danni Hartford, a party planner and multi-tasker. Danni believes that she was separated from her little sister and spends much of the film trying to locate the girl.
Another intriguing character is Danni's ex-boyfriend Jeremiah, who was separated from Danni when he was sent to fight in the Middle East. Jeremiah's character plays a pivotal role as a controlling figure, as he always seems to be showing up precisely when Danni is in need of his advice.
The film juggles two family situations of the affluent world of Brittany and the hardscrabble life of Rachel being shuttled around to foster homes. Things come to a head at a big Christmas party of Brittany's parents, where her mother hopes to win a large contract from a client. The centerpiece of the party will be a "speech" to be delivered by Brittany about family values.
Beyond the excellent performances, there was good feeling to the film in the message of what it means to have a loving family. There was lively humor in the zany situations resulting from the mix-up of Rachel and Brittany. But, there was also a heartfelt message that comes across in the big build-up to the speech for the ages delivered by Brittany.....or what it Rachel who gave the speech?....or was it both of them that should take the credit?
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