'Friday's Freakish Re-creation: Can the Second Time Be as Captivating?'
The long-awaited sequel to the 2003 hit body switch comedy, Freaky Friday, is now in theaters nationwide, promising a fresh take on the beloved story. Directed by Nisha Ganatra, Freakier Friday has received a 73% "Certified Fresh" critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, with an audience score of 94%, indicating strong approval from viewers[1].
Critics praise Freakier Friday as a fun, charming sequel that respects the original without rehashing it, blending nostalgia and fresh elements effectively[2][3]. Reviewers highlight its humor, family-centered themes, and the chemistry between Jamie Lee Curtis and Chad Michael Murray, with several describing it as a "laugh out loud" and "effervescent" continuation of the Freaky Friday story[2]. Some critics note it as unobjectionable fun, even if not groundbreaking[2].
Individual critiques include: - Kristy Puchko (Mashable) praises Chad Michael Murray's reprise and chemistry with Curtis as a highlight. - William Bibbiani (The Wrap) appreciates the balance of nostalgia with new content. - Rotem Rusak (Nerdist) calls it "delightful and sweet," a rare successful nostalgia sequel. - Tim Robey (The Telegraph) and James Mottram (South China Morning Post) acknowledge it has charm and humor, despite not being a major cinematic breakthrough[2].
In Freakier Friday, Tess, played by Jamie Lee Curtis, and Anna Coleman, played by Lindsay Lohan, have grown older and have new family dynamics. Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter, while Tess is dealing with the complexities of her own family life[4].
The film stars an ensemble cast including Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky, Rosalind Chao, Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan[5].
While Freakier Friday is generally well-received, some critics, such as Clarisse Loughrey of the UK's Independent and Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune, have given it a "rotten" review on Rotten Tomatoes[6]. Jocelyn Noveck of The Associated Press gives Freakier Friday a "fresh" review on Rotten Tomatoes with some reservations[7].
The release of Freakier Friday is not related to any South Park episode mocking Kristi Noem. As of now, the film is not currently streaming anywhere, and the RT Popcornmeter score based on verified user ratings is still pending.
[1] - https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/freaky_friday_2021 [2] - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/freaky-friday-review-1235111 [3] - https://www.indiewire.com/2021/10/freaky-friday-review-1234740609/ [4] - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11820434/ [5] - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11820434/fullcredits/cast [6] - https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critic/clarisse_loughrey/reviews/?q=freaky_friday [7] - https://www.apnews.com/article/entertainment-movies-reviews-freaky-friday-7b987e2d4988811a39866460ee1b757b
- If you're a fan of the original Freaky Friday movie or simply enjoy body switch comedies, you might want to check out the new sequel, Freakier Friday, now playing in theaters.
- For those curious about the plot, Freakier Friday revolves around Tess and Anna, played by Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan respectively, who find themselves in each other's lives again after a body switch, dealing with family dynamics that have changed over the years. The movie features an ensemble cast and has received generally positive reviews with an 73% "Certified Fresh" critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, though some critics have given it mixed reviews.
