Mean Girls
Mean Girls

Mean Girls

2024Movie113 minEnglish

New student Cady Heron is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called ‘The Plastics,’ ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George and her minions Gretchen and Karen. However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels, she finds herself prey in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis and Damian, she must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users76%
Director: Samantha JayneGenres: Comedy, Musical, Teen

Plot Summary

Cady Heron, a homeschooled teenager, moves to a new high school and finds herself navigating the treacherous social hierarchy. She quickly becomes entangled with a popular clique known as "The Plastics," led by the formidable Regina George. As Cady attempts to fit in, she learns harsh lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the true meaning of being yourself.

Critical Reception

The 2024 film adaptation of 'Mean Girls' received a mixed-to-positive reception from critics, who praised its energetic musical numbers and the performances of its young cast, particularly Renée Rapp. However, some critics found it lacked the sharp wit and cultural impact of the original 2004 film, and the musical adaptation aspect was divisive, with some appreciating the new take and others finding it unnecessary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant musical sequences and a strong central performance from Renée Rapp.
  • Noted for attempting to update the iconic story for a new generation, though some felt it didn't capture the original's magic.
  • The musical format was seen as a fresh take by some, while others found it detracted from the core story.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the new 'Mean Girls' to be an entertaining watch with enjoyable musical performances, appreciating its updated take on the classic story and the chemistry among the cast. Some viewers felt it didn't quite live up to the original's legacy but still offered a fun, modern teen comedy experience.

Fun Fact

The film is a musical adaptation of the 2004 film 'Mean Girls,' which was itself inspired by Rosalind Wiseman's 2002 non-fiction book 'Queen Bees and Wannabes.'

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tmdb51616167

tmdb51616167

#MovieReview #MeanGirlsMusical #MeanGirls2024 Having never seen the original film before watching this new adaptation, I approached it with an open mind and fresh perspective. As such, I won't be comparing it to the earlier version. F...
r96sk

r96sk

Too similar to the original, though the musical moments do help alleviate that. I didn't necessarily like any of the songs performed in 2024's <em>'Mean Girls'</em>, but none of them grated on me - which is always a plus when it comes to...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

There are flashes of wit here, and a decent sound-track but for the most part it's a complete non-story. "Cady" (Angourie Rice) arrives as the newbie at the North Shore High School where she is shunned by all but the gay/rebellious combo th...