Mean Girls Musical Hits Some High Notes but No Fetch-worthy Moments
Review of Tina Fey's Means Girls Musical starring Reneé Rapp and Angourie Rice.
From the hilarious mind of Tina Fey, a musical adaptation of the pop culture classic—Mean Girls set out to make fetch happen again, bringing back the nostalgia of the original movie. The adaptation features the return of memorable characters and iconic sayings, with Renne Rapp as Regina George, Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Auli’i Cravalho as Janis, Jaquel Spivey as Damien, Bebe Wood as Gretchen, Avantika as Karen, and Christopher Briney as Aaron Samuels.
Breakout Performances: Auli’i Cravalho and Jaquel Spivey were the movie's true stars. Their chemistry stole every scene and brought many laughs and memorable moments. Their performances were highlighted, often outshining Rapp, Rice, and Briney’s.
Fetch-worthy Moments: While not having any standout moments, the musical adaptation played it safe. However, its unique musical aspect offered a fresh take on the story, which might intrigue fans of the original movie.
Musical Performance: Renee Rapp’s musical performance as Regina George was one of the best parts of this movie. Her singing of “World Burn” outdid the rest of the performances, which often fell flat and lacked charm.
The Bottom Line
While the Mean Girls musical does not reach the same cultural heights as its 2004 predecessor, it is an entertaining adaptation. The music, while not universally outstanding, does have its moments. While not a groundbreaking phenomenon, Tina Fey's creation still manages to entertain.