Mean Girls (2024)

The story follows Cady Heron, a teenager who, after being homeschooled in Kenya, transfers to North Shore High School. She becomes entangled with The Plastics, a group of popular girls led by Regina George. Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, which leads to unexpected consequences and personal growth. The film culminates at the Spring Fling, where Cady, elected Queen, shares her crown, symbolizing that everyone is special in their own way. She makes amends with those she wronged, embracing true friendship and learning valuable life lessons.

You can watch Mean Girls on Paramount+ in Canada.

Length: 1h 52m
Genre: Comedy, Musical
This Title is: A heartfelt exploration of teenage social dynamics, emphasizing themes of friendship, redemption, and personal growth

Cast

• Angourie Rice as Cady Heron
• Reneé Rapp as Regina George
• Auliʻi Cravalho as Janis ‘Imi’ike

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: R for moderate references to sex, language, discrimination, drugs, rude humour, themes of bullying and social pressure, and consumption of alcohol and tobacco.

Scenes of bullying, implied strong language, sex references, and comical portrayals of violence and discrimination, with an ultimate message of honesty and acceptance.

Trivia

• The movie is directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., marking their feature film directorial debuts.
• Based on the Broadway musical, which was itself adapted from Tina Fey’s original 2004 screenplay.
• Lindsay Lohan, who played Cady Heron in the original 2004 movie, makes a cameo as the moderator of the Mathletes.

Trailer

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Mean Girls (2024) strikes a familiar chord with audiences, blending nostalgia with fresh storytelling. This rendition, transitioning from its Broadway success to the screen, showcases a vibrant cast led by Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, and Auliʻi Cravalho, who breathe new life into their roles. While the film delivers on high-quality production and visuals, some critics note that the adaptation faces challenges in translating the stage musical’s dynamism to film. The acting has been praised for its earnestness, though opinions vary on its consistency across the board. Storyline-wise, it adeptly balances humor with serious themes, though it occasionally treads familiar ground. Entertaining and visually appealing, it offers a compelling watch, especially for fans of the franchise, though it may not convert all skeptics. Overall, Mean Girls (2024) is a commendable effort that successfully adapts and updates its source material for a new generation.