‘Swapped’ Review: Michael B. Jordon and Juno Temple Voice a Minor but Ravishing Animated Body-Swap Comedy for Tykes
'Swapped' is a simple yet visually enchanting animated body-swap comedy aimed at young children, featuring the voices of Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple. Set in a fantastical woodland world, the film follows two characters from rival animal tribes who switch bodies and learn to cooperate. Though the story lacks complexity, its vibrant animation and ecological themes offer charm and emotional resonance.
- ▪The film is directed by Nathan Greno, known for co-directing 'Tangled'.
- ▪Michael B. Jordan voices Ollie, a member of the otter-like Pookoo tribe, while Juno Temple voices Ivy, a Javan bird creature.
- ▪The story centers on a body swap between Ollie and Ivy, prompting them to understand each other's perspectives amid a resource conflict.
- ▪The animated world features surreal hybrid creatures and a psychedelic natural landscape.
- ▪'Swapped' serves as an ecological parable about cooperation between rival groups, streaming on Netflix.
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Home Film Reviews Apr 30, 2026 11:50pm PT ‘Swapped’ Review: Michael B. Jordon and Juno Temple Voice a Minor but Ravishing Animated Body-Swap Comedy for Tykes The storytelling is simple to a fault, but the woodland fantasy world is a psychedelic delight. By Owen Gleiberman Plus Icon Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic @OwenGleiberman Latest ‘Power to the People: John & Yoko Live in NYC’ Review: Sizzling Concert Film of John Lennon’s Rockin’ 1972 Madison Square Garden Shows 2 days ago ‘Michael’ May Be ‘Family-Friendly,’ but It’s a Movie That Taps Into Michael Jackson’s Most Powerful Creative Fuel — His Anger 5 days ago ‘Deep Water’ Review: Renny Harlin’s Double-Dip Disaster Movie — Plane Crash + Shark Thriller — Has His Signature Schlock Touch 6 days ago See All Courtesy of Netflix When you…
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