I absolutely LOVED the new movie, the songs were well brought into the movie and the subtle changes were my absolute favorite, I took my boyfriend to go see it with me (he doesnt like musicals and didnt really enjoy the old movie) but after watching the new movies he was so happy about the movie he loved it a lot, and the hate is ABSOLUTELY Unnecessary
I'm glad you were able to take him to see this movie AND that you both enjoyed it! I always go to the theater with my boyfriend, my mom and my sister. My bf wasn't feeling up to it so I went with my mom and sister and my mom doesn't generally like musicals either and she really liked this movie! I couldn't find any hate on this movie that I could REMOTELY agree on! 🤣 That's why, like I said in the episode, the only thing I dislike about the movie is the product placement, hahaha
The Mean Girls movie came out before I was even born, and I never saw it growing up. Since I’m a musical fan and have been in a couple, I went with a friend to see this because why not? In my opinion, this film is getting way too much flack for the most minor things. I would’ve never even cared to see the Broadway musical or original film if not for this! This is exactly the point of remakes! They did a creative spin on the original movie (i.e. making it a musical) and modernized for kids now to enjoy and appreciate the story. By no means is it a perfect film, but it’s just so fun and ridiculous, I don’t understand how people can hate it so much. People complain about remakes all the time, but when a decent one actually comes out, they still complain about it. Like dude, it’s a musical! It’s supposed to be campy! That’s literally the point of a musical. I think it does a good balance of real and ridiculous. Also, who cares if Janis is a lesbian/ethnic, she’s an incredibly talented actress and singer, so she deserved it! Or maybe I’m just a stupid Gen Zer with no good thoughts or opinions!!!
You're a wonderful Gen Z with valid thoughts and opinions! 💓 I think the conversation around the movie (or anything) being "too woke" is something silly that I will NEVER understand. I really love that about the movie because representation really matters and showing a diverse cast (and characters) is something that is more and more important every day. I would definitely recommend the 2004 film (if you still haven't watched it yet) it definitely holds up BUT that comment I made is so real, there's a lot in the 04 movie that they couldn't do today 😅 This musical definitely did what it did so well. Like you said, modern, creative, campy, FUN and it balanced that over the top with real grounded moments 👏🏽
Valid opinion for sure. I saw plenty reviews saying similar things when I was researching for this episode. It's a little more involved than a straight remake as it's based on the Broadway musical (which is based on the 04 movie) but I can see what you mean. Still technically a remake.
I absolutely LOVED the new movie, the songs were well brought into the movie and the subtle changes were my absolute favorite, I took my boyfriend to go see it with me (he doesnt like musicals and didnt really enjoy the old movie) but after watching the new movies he was so happy about the movie he loved it a lot, and the hate is ABSOLUTELY Unnecessary
I'm glad you were able to take him to see this movie AND that you both enjoyed it!
I always go to the theater with my boyfriend, my mom and my sister. My bf wasn't feeling up to it so I went with my mom and sister and my mom doesn't generally like musicals either and she really liked this movie!
I couldn't find any hate on this movie that I could REMOTELY agree on! 🤣 That's why, like I said in the episode, the only thing I dislike about the movie is the product placement, hahaha
The Mean Girls movie came out before I was even born, and I never saw it growing up. Since I’m a musical fan and have been in a couple, I went with a friend to see this because why not? In my opinion, this film is getting way too much flack for the most minor things. I would’ve never even cared to see the Broadway musical or original film if not for this! This is exactly the point of remakes! They did a creative spin on the original movie (i.e. making it a musical) and modernized for kids now to enjoy and appreciate the story. By no means is it a perfect film, but it’s just so fun and ridiculous, I don’t understand how people can hate it so much. People complain about remakes all the time, but when a decent one actually comes out, they still complain about it. Like dude, it’s a musical! It’s supposed to be campy! That’s literally the point of a musical. I think it does a good balance of real and ridiculous. Also, who cares if Janis is a lesbian/ethnic, she’s an incredibly talented actress and singer, so she deserved it! Or maybe I’m just a stupid Gen Zer with no good thoughts or opinions!!!
You're a wonderful Gen Z with valid thoughts and opinions! 💓
I think the conversation around the movie (or anything) being "too woke" is something silly that I will NEVER understand. I really love that about the movie because representation really matters and showing a diverse cast (and characters) is something that is more and more important every day.
I would definitely recommend the 2004 film (if you still haven't watched it yet) it definitely holds up BUT that comment I made is so real, there's a lot in the 04 movie that they couldn't do today 😅
This musical definitely did what it did so well. Like you said, modern, creative, campy, FUN and it balanced that over the top with real grounded moments 👏🏽
Im so mad they re created this movie
Valid opinion for sure. I saw plenty reviews saying similar things when I was researching for this episode.
It's a little more involved than a straight remake as it's based on the Broadway musical (which is based on the 04 movie) but I can see what you mean. Still technically a remake.