FREAKIER FRIDAY

Twenty-two years after the original, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their roles as the mother-daughter duo Tess and Anna Coleman in this engaging sequel. Anna is set to marry handsome Brit Eric (Manny Jacinto) much to the dismay of his daughter Lily (Sophia Hammons) who longs to return to the UK. As an added conflict, Lily’s school rival is Anna’s daughter, and soon to be step-sister, Harper (Julia Butters). After an amateur reading from a chaotic, business diverse psychic named Madame Jen (Vanessa Bayer), Tess and Anna wake up to discover they’ve somehow swapped bodies with teenagers Lily and Harper. Chaos ensues as the two older characters, who are actually the younger ones, try to prevent Anna and Eric’s upcoming wedding. The story explores relatable blended-family dynamics and offers valuable lessons for all of the main players. Curtis and Lohan share a natural on-screen chemistry and clearly love working together – stick around for the credits to catch a collection of happy bloopers. Curtis is an absolute treasure as an actress, and her ability to deliver humour through her facial expressions, exaggerated physical actions, and comedic timing makes her performance endlessly entertaining. It’s also wonderful to see Lohan shining bright after years of legal issues, battles with addiction, and career setbacks. Funnier than I expected, this film is filled with witty quips and fast one liners. It capitalises on the nostalgia of ‘Freaky Friday’ while introducing new characters and situations to keep the story fresh. With plenty of laughs, it’s light, playful and enjoyable.