Identity Theft. USA 2009. Directed by James Ward

Matt wins 50 million dollars in a lottery, but the luck turns quickly as he brings beautiful stranger Karen in his house. Karen steals his body or to be correct, she changes the body with Matt. Matt in Karen's body begins to wonder if he/she can change back. First thing he/she has to do is convince his/her friends that Matt lives in a female body.

A fun idea is crafted nicely into 60+ minutes long independent comedy/thriller by director / actor James Ward. The fair amount of comic situations breath the life into film, that could be easily done wrong with a straight face. Ward and Laura Weintraub are very sympathetic and comic in their lead roles, and the film keeps the humorous tone from the beginning to the end. With the strong support of Michael Cole and Rachael Hardy, the actors and actresses act their roles convincingly and commendably - and some at least decently.

It is refreshing to see that James Ward does not use cheap tricks, gratuitous weird camera angles or effects to tell the story. Everything is kept simple and that's why Identity Theft just works. A very nice indie film, with a goal of entertaining - and it strongly succeeds there. There are not many unfunny or stagnant moments, so film makers have included the most important scenes in a right rhythm. Of course there are few scenes, that could have been left out. Still, the cast & the crew have managed to make a competent indie movie that belongs even to probably most difficult genre out there.

The DVD includes commentary track, alternate ending, outtakes and a clever "Body Thief Video Diary", which gives extra depth to the film itself.