Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) was raised in Africa by her parents, scientists, which one might have thought would prepare her for entering an American high school—a place where the social dynamics are just as fierce. She finds herself befriended by two outsiders, Janis (Lizzy Caplan) and her openly gay friend Damian (Daniel Franzese), who help navigate the various cliques at school. The group to steer clear of is the Pl…

I recently saw the 2024 version for the very first time, and I have to say that the earlier movie from 2004 is considerably better than this new musical adaptation. The original film’s richness and its dedication to the plot, without added distractions, really make it stand out. Although the older film doesn't offer much in terms of developing all the characters, and occasionally feels a little hurried when compar…

I was really taken by surprise at how enjoyable this film is. It’s funny because I didn't think I would like *Mean Girls* very much, but I ended up having a great time with it. The initial portion of the movie felt more impactful than what came later, and things resolved a little too neatly, even so, it seems to come from a good place and is consistently humorous in an unexpected way. Lindsay Lohan’s character…

_Mean Girls_ shouldn't be as good as it turns out to be, and yet it really is something special. Those who have read a number of my reviews might expect me not to enjoy this kind of film, because it seems so distant from what I generally go for. It’s easy to imagine that I wouldn’t like _Mean Girls_. But the truth is, I absolutely adore it. And frankly, I'm at a loss to explain why. If you were to look at any individ…

It’s unusual for me to seek out comedies made in America today that feature primarily female performers—I haven't even gotten around to films like 'Clueless', 'Bridesmaids', or 'Heathers'. However, I recently found myself appreciating 'The Devil Wears Prada', and because I’ve liked Lindsay Lohan's performances (particularly in 'Bobby' and 'The Prairie Home Companion') and Rachel McAdams’ work (most notably in 'Redeye…