Freakier Friday is the highly anticipated sequel to Disney's classic family comedy Freaky Friday, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as a mother and daughter who switch bodies and lives for a day—which is, in turn, a remake of the 1976 version with Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris. Set years later, now with a daughter (Julia Butters, from Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood), Anna (Lohan) is about to get married and welcome a stepdaughter (Sophia Hammons), which excites neither of the two young women. This dysfunction leads the four women swapping bodies with each other, and some will try to fix it before the big day while others try to sabotage it. Essentially, it's a movie very similar to its predecessor, repeating several of the same tropes. That doesn't mean it's bad, as Lohan and Curtis are in top comedic form and deliver very funny moments. Ideal for any audience looking for a family comedy, but fans of the original will enjoy it even more. Read more in our full review of Freakier Friday.
This version of Freaky Friday, starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, is actually the fourth film adaptation of Mary Rodgers' children's novel – following the original 1976 version with Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster, among other adaptations. However, the plot remains the same at its core: a teenager and her mother, who are opposites, magically swap bodies, and through the process of living each other's lives, they better understand each other's struggles and reconcile. This is probably the most famous version of the story, with the Disney stamp and the fun chemistry between Curtis and Lohan.
Although technically a remake of a 1961 film, this version of The Parent Trap can be argued to be not only the most famous but also iconic for launching two stars: it launched Lindsay Lohan's career and marked the debut of director and screenwriter Nancy Meyers (eventually known for films like The Holiday and Something's Gotta Give). The plot is well-known: twin sisters (both played by Lohan) meet at a summer camp and discover that they were separated when their parents divorced. They then decide to switch places and pretend to be each other, with the goal of tricking their parents into getting back together. It's a film that shines thanks to the natural charisma of young Lindsay Lohan, the chemistry between Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson, and Meyers' solid script—a mix that offers adventure and romance for the whole family.
Labor Pains, starring Lindsay Lohan and directed by Lara Shapiro, is a lighthearted and funny comedy about how far someone will go to keep their job. As Thea, Lohan delivers a charming performance as a young woman who fakes a pregnancy to avoid being fired — a lie that spirals hilariously as she begins to enjoy the perks. The film offers absurd and comedic situations while exploring workplace pressure, female empowerment, and self-discovery. A great pick for fans of romantic comedies with a satirical edge and a bold lead character.
One of the most famous and creative teen movies of the 2000s. Based on the book 'Queen Bees & Wannabes' by Rosalind Wiseman, this is a comedy that doesn't lose its originality, standing out from other feature films with the same theme. Still, you can see a slight inspiration from 'Fatal Attraction', an 80's teen black humor movie with Winona Ryder. 'Mean Girls' was released in 2004 and is still highly praised by critics, and a good example of how a teen movie can be critical, mature, and creative!