The standout is April, played by Anna
In many body-swap movies, the swapped character disappears from the screen once the switch happens. Not here. We get extended sequences of the "real" Jessica, played by McAdams, trying to navigate the world. We see her panic in the men’s bathroom, her horror at wearing "boy clothes," and her genuine distress at losing her identity. McAdams plays the "male" version of her character with a physical commitment that elevates the material. She isn't just playing a caricature; she is playing a teenage girl trapped in a nightmare. The Hot Chick
The humor in The Hot Chick is inextricably linked to the body. It is a film deeply interested in the gross physical reality of existence. When Jessica realizes she now has male genitalia, the film doesn't shy away from the confusion. There is a scene where she attempts to shave her face, or when she has to explain to her parents why "this strange man" is in her room. The standout is April, played by Anna In