Movie Review: Mean Girls (2024)

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐✩✩ (3 out of 5 stars)

Director: Samantha Jayne, Arturo Perez Jr. | Runtime: 112 minutes | Genre: Comedy, Musical | Starring: Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, Christopher Briney, Jenna Fischer, Busy Philipps, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Lindsay Lohan, Jon Hamm, Ashley Park, Connor Ratliff, Mahi Alam

"Mean Girls (2024)" attempts to revitalize the iconic story of high school drama and cliques, originally brought to life in the 2004 cult classic. This time, the narrative is presented in the form of a musical, featuring familiar characters and themes.

The film follows the journey of Cady Heron (Angourie Rice), a teenager who transitions from homeschooling in Africa to navigating the social hierarchy of an American high school. She befriends Janis and Damian but also catches the eye of The Plastics, a group of popular girls led by Regina George (Reneé Rapp). As Cady immerses herself in their world, she finds herself torn between loyalty and ambition.

Despite its attempts to capture the essence of the original, "Mean Girls (2024)" falls short in delivering the sharp wit and timeless humor that made its predecessor a beloved classic. While it may entertain audiences looking for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, especially with nods to the original film, it ultimately struggles to carve out its own identity.

"Mean Girls (2024)" is a mixed bag, offering glimpses of the magic of its predecessor but ultimately failing to capture the same level of charm and wit. Fans of the original may find moments of enjoyment, but newcomers may not find enough substance to fully engage with the story.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐✩✩ (3 out of 5 stars)