My wife and I caught Mean Girls (2024) in theaters last night. This musical tells the story of a girl homeschooled in Africa who returns to the U. S. and faces the challenges of high school - navigating cliques, understanding popularity, and trying to survive.
This picture is codirected by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. (Where Have All the Flowers Gone), and stars Angourie Rice (The Nice Guys), Reneé Rapp (The Sex Lives of College Girls), Jaquel Spivey, Avantika (Senior Year), Christopher Briney (The Summer I Turned Pretty), Tina Fey (Date Night) and Tim Meadows (The Ladies Man).
This musical rendition of "Mean Girls" is brilliant, showcasing some characters, songs, and circumstances that outshine others. Overall, it's a worthwhile experience. Reneé Rapp, Avankita, and Bebe Wood shine, rivaling or even surpassing "The Plastics" from the original. Angourie Rice delivers a solid performance, though less compelling than Lindsay Lohan, and Christopher Briney holds his own. The entire cast is stunning, and Jaquel Spivey delivers an amazing breakout performance. The "Cautionary Tale" opening and the two songs during the costume sequence stand out, along with the "wild animals" high school scene. The sets, attire, and props are impeccably chosen, making the unfolding story enjoyable despite its predictability.
In conclusion, Mean Girls may not reach the heights of the original, but its comedy and solid delivery of musical numbers make it a must-see. I'd score this a 7-7.5/10 and strongly recommend it, especially for fans of the original movie.
This picture is codirected by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. (Where Have All the Flowers Gone), and stars Angourie Rice (The Nice Guys), Reneé Rapp (The Sex Lives of College Girls), Jaquel Spivey, Avantika (Senior Year), Christopher Briney (The Summer I Turned Pretty), Tina Fey (Date Night) and Tim Meadows (The Ladies Man).
This musical rendition of "Mean Girls" is brilliant, showcasing some characters, songs, and circumstances that outshine others. Overall, it's a worthwhile experience. Reneé Rapp, Avankita, and Bebe Wood shine, rivaling or even surpassing "The Plastics" from the original. Angourie Rice delivers a solid performance, though less compelling than Lindsay Lohan, and Christopher Briney holds his own. The entire cast is stunning, and Jaquel Spivey delivers an amazing breakout performance. The "Cautionary Tale" opening and the two songs during the costume sequence stand out, along with the "wild animals" high school scene. The sets, attire, and props are impeccably chosen, making the unfolding story enjoyable despite its predictability.
In conclusion, Mean Girls may not reach the heights of the original, but its comedy and solid delivery of musical numbers make it a must-see. I'd score this a 7-7.5/10 and strongly recommend it, especially for fans of the original movie.