Have you ever watched a movie and thought about how characters in the movie closely resemble people in your own life? Either they talk the same way, do the same dumb things, or, on rare occasion, even look the same; every time, its creepy. Mean Girls is one of those movies where you sit down with some popcorn, some friends, and expect one of those mind-numbing classics that will be watched once then forgotten.
Instantly, however, you realize that something is very wrong. It almost makes you feel uncomfortable. It took me a while to figure it out, but when I did, I was amazed at just how good this movie was.
Take every stereotype you can think of in high school. Sexually active band nerds, Superjocks, ditsy girls, fat girls, cool girls, annoying kids with rolly backpacks, the emo kids, and even a big gay guy. Now, realize that none of these are stereotypes; they are actual representations of what happens in high school. And Mean Girls so inadvertently slips them by you that you almost forget that you are/were one of these stereotypes. It's incredible how accurate this movie is, and just how much you laugh without realizing that this movie is either making fun of you or one of your best friends. That's all I'm going to say about the hidden brilliance of this movie.
Other than that, its some of hottest girls (Rachel McAdams, Lindsey Lohan, Lacey Chabert) all rolled into one sadistic yet clever movie about high school bitches and their slow but inevitable development. It's definitely a predictable story, but there are some lines that will have you laughing so hard you'll almost pee yourself. And if you're a fan of Tina Fey, this is a must-see (she wrote most of the script, which actually explains why its so much funnier than it should be). So go watch it with just the idea that someone somewhere that you went to/are going to school with is exactly like one of the characters in this movie...and laugh at them without feeling even a little bit of remorse.
Instantly, however, you realize that something is very wrong. It almost makes you feel uncomfortable. It took me a while to figure it out, but when I did, I was amazed at just how good this movie was.
Take every stereotype you can think of in high school. Sexually active band nerds, Superjocks, ditsy girls, fat girls, cool girls, annoying kids with rolly backpacks, the emo kids, and even a big gay guy. Now, realize that none of these are stereotypes; they are actual representations of what happens in high school. And Mean Girls so inadvertently slips them by you that you almost forget that you are/were one of these stereotypes. It's incredible how accurate this movie is, and just how much you laugh without realizing that this movie is either making fun of you or one of your best friends. That's all I'm going to say about the hidden brilliance of this movie.
Other than that, its some of hottest girls (Rachel McAdams, Lindsey Lohan, Lacey Chabert) all rolled into one sadistic yet clever movie about high school bitches and their slow but inevitable development. It's definitely a predictable story, but there are some lines that will have you laughing so hard you'll almost pee yourself. And if you're a fan of Tina Fey, this is a must-see (she wrote most of the script, which actually explains why its so much funnier than it should be). So go watch it with just the idea that someone somewhere that you went to/are going to school with is exactly like one of the characters in this movie...and laugh at them without feeling even a little bit of remorse.
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