This new musical adaptation of Mean Girls revisits the iconic 2004 comedy, incorporating both singing and dancing numbers.The film is directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. with a script by Tina Fey, who also wrote the original film. The cast includes Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Reneé Rapp as Regina George, Avantika Vandanapu as Karen Shetty, Bebe Wood as Gretchen Wieners, Auli'i Cravalho as Janis 'Imi'ike, Jaquel Spivey as Damian Hubbard, and Christopher Briney as Aaron Samuels. Reneé Rapp reprises the role of Regina George, which she played in the Broadway stage version of the musical .
Mean Girls: Lolita malgré moi airs on Paramount+ from April 10, 2025.
Synopsis: Tina Fey gives a new twist to the 2000s cult comedy "Lolita Malgré Moi".
New student Cady Heron finds herself rubbing shoulders with the elite of the social food chain, the popular girls known as "The Plastics", led by their queen Regina George and her underlings Gretchen and Karen. But when Cady gets a crush on Aaron, she doesn't immediately realize that she's made a big mistake, and her new bestie quickly turns into an enemy. Cady decides to overturn the established order with the help of her loser friends, Janis and Damian. Staying true to yourself while making your way through the unforgiving high school jungle: that's quite a program, and you've got 2 hours.
This musical adaptation of Mean Girls is aimed at fans of the original comedy as well as contemporary musicals. Audiences who enjoy films such as La La Land or Pitch Perfect may be drawn to this revisited version, which blends humor, teen drama and upbeat musical numbers. The presence of Reneé Rapp, already acclaimed for her portrayal of Regina George on stage, provides welcome continuity for connoisseurs of the Broadway version.
Mean Girls: Lolita malgré moi offers a musical retelling of the cult comedy, enriched with song and dance performances, while retaining the biting, satirical spirit that made the original such a success. With a talented cast led by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. and a screenplay by Tina Fey, this adaptation promises to appeal to nostalgic fans and newcomers alike.
Our review of Mean Girls: Lolita malgré moi:
One thing's for sure: if you liked the first version of Mean Girls, you're sure to get a kick out of this remake, so much so that it seems to have been designed with fans in mind. The film has developed a cult following over the years, and this new version respects the legacy of its predecessor to the letter, notably by taking the script to the letter, even if it means keeping the most cult lines to the word. And if you're wondering what's the point of going to see a remake that's virtually identical to the first film, well, it's the musical numbers.
Yes, Mean Girls 2024 is a musical, and a damn fine one! Unlike most films in this genre, Tina Fey's feature-length film takes full advantage of the clip aspect of the musical numbers. The aesthetics, photography and even the frame ratio change when the characters start singing, and these scenes are completely what you'd expect from a movie musical: striking, rhythmic and generous.
What's more, the new cast works, and even manages to make us forget the first girl band. This new version is also very much in tune with the times. While this may appeal to those who recognize themselves in the wanderings of today's teenagers, the film runs the risk of seeming dated in a few months' time.
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