It's a Boy Girl Thing

It's a Boy Girl Thing is currently streaming in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 1,111 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch it for Kevin Zegers — stay for everyone else around them. Start it on Stan whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, It's a Boy Girl Thing is worth clearing space for. It's a Boy Girl Thing gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. A visit to a natural history museum proves catastrophic for two high school rivals, an overachiever and a jock, when an ancient Aztec statue casts a spell that causes them to switch bodies and see exactly what it's like to walk in the other's shoes. The chemistry Kevin Zegers and Samaire Armstrong bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It's a Boy Girl Thing came out in 2006. It's a Boy Girl Thing earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in It's a Boy Girl Thing. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Kevin Zegers sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.