A cliched but surprisingly entertaining teenage comedy kept together by its two lead actresses.
Script: 7
The concept is far from new but the execution works quite well. The comedy isn't too childish for adult viewers and the film highlights the troubles of adult life and the challenges one faces during the teenage years believably.
The turning point is when they realise they need to work together to make everything normal again. They both learn about life from their experiences.
Main cast: 9
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are surprisingly natural playing the opposites of each other. They play very well together and actually manage to convincingly capture each other's personalities.
Supporting cast: 10
The supporting cast does a great job supporting the main cast and is responsible for the best gags in the film.
Protagonist & antagonist: 8
Anna is your typical troubled teenager, who understands that being an adult and a mother isn't as easy as it might look. Her mother seems like the worst person in the world but has forgotten how the world works in the eyes of a teenager.
Production: 6
The directing and cinematography isn't anything new or extraordinary but keeps the film together.
Post-production: 8
A family comedy with early 2000s rock music is never wrong.
Atmosphere: 9
The lighthearted tone and physical comedy require a certain mindset to feel enjoyable.
The best gags are the physical ones and the many awkward moments.
The climax is strangely emotional and satisfying.
Pacing: 8
The fine performances and the comedy keeps this film flowing very well.
Expectations: 9
I came in expecting another tiresome comedy with terrible jokes and hammy acting. The film turns out to be pretty funny, even though the story is nothing new.
Replay value: 8
Unusually for this type of movie, this works as a good feelgood fi in times of despair or when you just need a laugh.
Review by Theo KallströmVIP 6BlockedParent2020-06-09T09:36:12Z
A cliched but surprisingly entertaining teenage comedy kept together by its two lead actresses.
Script: 7
The concept is far from new but the execution works quite well. The comedy isn't too childish for adult viewers and the film highlights the troubles of adult life and the challenges one faces during the teenage years believably.
The turning point is when they realise they need to work together to make everything normal again. They both learn about life from their experiences.
Main cast: 9
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are surprisingly natural playing the opposites of each other. They play very well together and actually manage to convincingly capture each other's personalities.
Supporting cast: 10
The supporting cast does a great job supporting the main cast and is responsible for the best gags in the film.
Protagonist & antagonist: 8
Anna is your typical troubled teenager, who understands that being an adult and a mother isn't as easy as it might look. Her mother seems like the worst person in the world but has forgotten how the world works in the eyes of a teenager.
Production: 6
The directing and cinematography isn't anything new or extraordinary but keeps the film together.
Post-production: 8
A family comedy with early 2000s rock music is never wrong.
Atmosphere: 9
The lighthearted tone and physical comedy require a certain mindset to feel enjoyable.
The best gags are the physical ones and the many awkward moments.
The climax is strangely emotional and satisfying.
Pacing: 8
The fine performances and the comedy keeps this film flowing very well.
Expectations: 9
I came in expecting another tiresome comedy with terrible jokes and hammy acting. The film turns out to be pretty funny, even though the story is nothing new.
Replay value: 8
Unusually for this type of movie, this works as a good feelgood fi in times of despair or when you just need a laugh.
Score: 82/120