Overview
- A new Variety review praises Reeves as the film’s MVP, underscoring his portrayal of a rule-bending guardian angel in the body‑swap comedy.
- Aziz Ansari makes his feature directing debut while also writing, producing, and co‑starring alongside Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh.
- The story uses a magical‑realist setup to explore gig‑economy pressures, wealth gaps, and workplace tensions without revealing key plot turns.
- Contemporary touches such as union‑organizing and AI references are noted by reviewers as part of the film’s present‑day social lens.
- Following its TIFF premiere, the film is reported to hold a 79% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, with a wide theatrical release set for October 17 via Lionsgate.