Trading Places four stars out of five, classifying "Trading Places" as "Excellent" per the magazine's star rating system, stating that Murphy and Aykroyd are the show-stealers. A review of the film published by "Variety" magazine called the film "a light romp geared up by the schtick shifted by Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy." The review gave further commendations to supporting actors, stating that Murphy and Aykroyd "couldn't have brought this one off without the contributions of three veterans - Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche and the droll Englishman, Denholm Elliott" and calling the presence of Jamie Lee Curtis "enjoyable." The film received several
Unexpected Places written by Michael Brennan being released, plus a soundtrack CD of the film by Samuel Joshua. It was released to home video on July 2, 2013. Unexpected Places Unexpected Places is a 2012 film produced by Reveal Film Group in association with Crystal Creek Media. The film is a redemption story of a wayward son played by Tim Torok. It was directed by Michael Brennan, while being co-produced, written-by and starring Penny Carlisi. Cody is a troubled son who continues to make bad choices into his adult life. His mother (Pam) feels unbearable grief as she watches him grow up.