Okey Ifeanyi’s movie The Switch recently landed on Prime Video, and as always, we’re here to let you know if it’s worth the watch.

Plot

The synopsis reads: Stephanie loves her fiancé but complains that he’s too soft and nice. She constantly compares him to her friend’s boyfriend, who abuses and batters her. So, both couples agree to switch partners for a month.

The premise is easy to follow, albeit completely unrealistic. It explores the dynamics between these couples before, during, and after they decide to exchange partners.

Story

While we always appreciate filmmakers thinking outside the box, this story is so far-fetched that it’s hard to take seriously—especially in a Nigerian setting, where no one would willingly agree to such an arrangement. Beyond that, the plot’s predictability drains any tension or anticipation, making it difficult to stay engaged.

The dialogue is cringeworthy, often feeling forced and unnatural. Even worse, the movie drags on unnecessarily, with several moments where it feels like it should have ended already. The lack of pacing and build-up makes the experience frustrating rather than immersive.

Performances

Right from the first scene—where Ik Ogbonna’s Pablo is shown beating his fiancée, Judith (Sandra Okunzuwa)—the execution is underwhelming. The scene meant to establish the gravity of their toxic relationship, comes off as poorly staged and unconvincing.

None of the performances in this film stand out. The couples lack chemistry, and their portrayals fail to make us care about their characters or their choices. Everything feels one-note, which makes it difficult to connect with the film emotionally.

Technical Aspects

Let’s start with the most distracting choice: Ik Ogbonna’s hairstyle. Whoever decided on that look did him a great disservice—it was simply terrible.

Beyond that, the film struggles with sound issues, with background noise occasionally overpowering conversations, making it hard to stay immersed in the scenes. These technical missteps add to the film’s overall lack of polish.

Final Thoughts

This movie lost us from the very first scene. The premise itself is already hard to buy into, but the way it’s executed makes it even more unbelievable. Of course, it’s the men who come up with the idea of switching partners, and the way Judith immediately understands what they’re suggesting—despite their vague and awkward phrasing—is just not believable.

Also, the amount of times the word switch was said in this movie was quite annoying.

Verdict

Like many Nollywood films, The Switch‘tries to teach a lesson. However, because the moral of the story is predictable from the start, the journey to that lesson feels empty and lacks any real impact. It’s simply not a compelling watch, earning it a rating of 1.75 stars. Underwhelming.

Rating: 1.5/5