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Girl likes boy,
boy likes girl. Ex-girl hates new girl
who likes boy. Ex-girl convinces ex-boy
to dislike new girl. New girl uses
jungle like “survival of the fittest”
tactics to get revenge?
Just when you thought you’ve seen all
the teen movies possible….this one
surprises you.
Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) was
home-schooled in the bushes of Africa
for the most part of her life, until
recently, when her and her family
returned to the states to live a
“normal” life. Cady has to attend High
School with others for the very first
time.
Not only were the fast-paced, fire
starting, sexually active students hard
to keep up with, but the teachers were
just as insane with all their “school
rules” to follow. And if the “breaking
wind” boy didn’t get you, the speeding
school bus will.
Damien (Daniel Franzese) a gay student
who does not care what other people
think, made obvious from the on stage
performance of singer Christina
Aguilera’s Beautiful, hangs with long
time friend and mutual outcast Janis Ian
(Lizzy Caplan) who is most likely to be
nominated as QUEEN LesBEEian. Both
befriend Cady and take her under their
wing.
Of course, no teen movie would be
complete without girls that are so
fabulous even the gym teacher would
date.
In comes Regina George (Rachel Adams),
center left. Spotlight focus on her
perfect blonde hair and thin shape,
describing her wealthy lifestyle. The
queen of “Girl World” followed by her
“brainless” duo of sidekicks, Regina,
who pretty much runs things and things
run around her, is the “IT” girl. No one
makes a move educational, fashion, or
well, breathe, without her say so.
Everyone follows her by example. And
everyone wants to be her, literally.
Combined with anger, hatred, and not a
lot of envy, the three plot to sabotage
Regina George (Rachel Adams) and her
clique of “most popular” girls in school
after learning that Regina intentionally
spoiled Cady’s plans to snag
ex-boyfriend Aaron (Jonathan Bennett).
Although “tell all” Gretchen Weiners
(Lacy Chabert) and “naïve” Karen Smith
(Amanda Seyfried) easily fall in, Regina
George quickly discovers Cady’s plans
and resorts to her own wicked master
plan.
And the voice of “divorced” reason, Ms.
Norbury (Tina Fey) continues to guide
gullible Cady despite false accusations
made by her.
The film uses lots of “visual” effects
to describe what’s going on. It is
extremely creative in the “animal” like
scenes portraying and comparing the
jungles of Africa to high school kids.
Screenplay writer, Tina Fey’ first
attempt is certainly an excellent one.
There is no hiding the fact that whether
on the screen or in real life, that
girl's are just plain mean. Well, most
of them. There are some who start
rumors. Some who hit you or pull your
hair. Some who try to ruin your life and
even some girls who put out a hit list
just seize or remain on top.
“Girl World” is extremely competitive.
Everyone girl wants to be “most popular”
and Tina Fey captures that with comedy
even though the film also captures the
“real” pain it causes in all types of
girls. From the black girls “with
attitude” at the lunch table, to the
Asian girl “wannabes” females are vying
for the highest rank position, “Most
Popular”.
This undiscovered comedy is a definite
early “summer” bird contender. It has
all the makings of a box office hit.
Lindsay Lohan does it again by bringing
her comedic acting skills to the big
screen.
A Wild Thornberry’s knock-off; Mean
Girls has extreme potential to make you
laugh till you pee! Even in the most
shocking scenes. But you’ll have to see
it to believe it!
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