After its first screenings, Disney’s highly anticipated sequel, “Freakier Friday,” has gotten a lot of attention, with most early comments being quite good. People are saying that the movie, which stars Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, is a great mix of humor, emotion, and family-friendly fun that will be both new and familiar to viewers.
A Delightful Return for Lohan and Curtis
Early viewers and critics have praised the chemistry between Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, saying that their on-screen relationship is still as strong as ever. Jeff Conway, the host of the show, called their reunion “magic,” and the movie itself “double the fun, twice the heart.” Many others agreed, saying that the sequel was a “true delight.”
Hilarity and Heartfelt Moments
People are praising “Freakier Friday” for being able to mix funny comedy with real emotional depth. Jazz Tangcay, an entertainment journalist for Variety, said the movie was “an absolute riot” and that she laughed and cried while watching it. Brandon Davis also said he liked it, calling it “one of the most fun movie experiences” he’s seen this year, even though there were “silly and sometimes confusing” parts.
Key takeaways:
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis have a lot of chemistry.
A good mix of funny and sad stories.
Appeals to both old fans and new ones.
Has a strong cast of supporting characters.
A New Generation of Body-Swapping Chaos
Years later, the sequel starts with Anna (Lohan) as a mother herself. The story gets more complicated when an unknown incident causes Anna, her mother Tess (Curtis), her daughter, and her soon-to-be stepdaughter to switch bodies. In this complicated situation, the players have to work through misunderstandings and make their ties stronger across generations.
Stellar Supporting Cast
Along with the returning stars, “Freakier Friday” has a new cast that includes Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. Early viewers have called Manny Jacinto a “scene-stealer” in particular.
Nostalgia Meets Freshness
People like the 2003 movie “Freakier Friday” because it gives a new point of view. The movie is based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 book. It continues the story of the original’s mother-daughter body-swap story, but with more depth and humor.
Sources
- Freakier, funnier, and full of heart: ‘Freakier Friday’ wows early viewers – The Daily Chronicle, The Daily Chronicle.
- ‘Freakier Friday’ First Reactions Call Disney Sequel a ‘True Delight’ With Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis
Delivering ‘Hilarity and Emotion’ in a ‘Great Feel-Good Film’, IMDb. - ‘Freakier Friday’ early reactions praise Disney sequel as funny, heartfelt, and family-friendly, The Express Tribune.
- Bot Verification, Faharas News.
- Freakier Friday first reviews hail sequel as a “funtastic” ride filled with heart and hilarity, Cinema Express.