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Mean Girls 2
2011 96 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★4.8
Comedy
Director: Melanie Mayron
Trailers
Description
Confident senior Jo begins the new school year by breaking her own cardinal rule: don't get involved in girl drama. but when she sees timid Abby preyed upon by Queen Bee Mandi and her minions, she takes sides in a viciously funny girl-world-war that turns North Shore High School upside down.
Starring
Meaghan Martin
Actor
Donn Lamkin
Actor
Linden Ashby
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination.
Key opinion
Mean Girls 2 is widely considered a subpar, uninspired imitation of its predecessor that fails to capture the wit and charisma of the original cult classic. While a small minority finds it to be a harmless, lighthearted teen comedy, the general consensus criticizes the film for its predictable screenplay and underwhelming performances.
| Screenplay | The screenplay is a derivative, clichéd recycling of the first film’s plot that lacks originality and depth. | |
| Acting | The cast fails to evoke the charm or screen presence of the 2004 original, with most performances described as dull, overacted, or lacking conviction. | |
| Adaptation | The film functions as a standalone, light teen drama for some viewers, while others find it a completely pointless and poor attempt at a sequel. | |
| Acting | The male cast is widely regarded as uncharismatic and lacking chemistry with their female counterparts. | |
| Production | Opinions on production design are divided; some critics feel the aesthetic, particularly the "queen bee" rooms, appears cheap and juvenile, while others see it as functional for the genre. |