Review of Mean Girls (2004) by Kevin P — 30 Mar 2018

Strengths: This is one of the funniest, most well-written films I've ever seen. There is just so much to like about it. The cast are basically all perfect in their roles, from Lindsay Lohan (Cady) to Rachel McAdams (Regina) to Lizzy Caplan (Janie) and everyone in between. Daniel Franzese (Damian) basically steals the show in almost every scene. There's also the brilliant casting of Amy Poehler (June) as Regina's pushover, wannabe cool mother. That's just discussing the cast, too. The writing is top notch. The dialogue is witty and natural, while the main characters are all well-rounded and fully developed. There are so many memorable and creative scenes, like Regina getting hit by a bus or the teens in the mall acting like animals. It also benefits from being one of the most quotable movies in history. It's basically the epitome of what a great high school movie should be. There's a reason it still holds up nearly fifteen years later.

Weaknesses: It's hard to find a fault with this movie. Everything just works, even the smaller moments. If I had to pick something, it would be that the main premise isn't that original.

Overall: An all-time comedy classic. It's the rare movie that has heart, brings a ton of laughs, is relatable, and filled to the brim with memorable quotes and moments. Brilliantly written, well acted, and full of talented folks.