Mean Girls 2 (2011)
Confident senior Jo begins the new school year by breaking her own cardinal rule: don't get involved in girl drama. but when she sees timid Abby preyed upon by Queen Bee Mandi and her minions, she takes sides in a viciously funny girl-world-war that turns North Shore High School upside down.
Details
Budget
$0
Rating
5/10 (1246 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Paramount Famous Productions
About Mean Girls 2
The 2011 film "Mean Girls 2" revisits the high school environment, focusing on new characters and a similar storyline to its predecessor. The movie centers on Jo, a senior who finds herself involved in student rivalries despite her previous intentions. She aligns herself with Abby, a more timid student, against Mandi and her group. This conflict drives the comedic plot, exploring themes of social dynamics within a high school setting.
The film is categorized as a comedy and runs for 96 minutes. It was released in 2011 and is noted for being directed by a woman. The narrative revolves around a high school rivalry, which is a central keyword associated with the movie. The movie holds an average score of 5 out of 10 based on 1246 votes on TMDb, while IMDb users rated it 4.1 out of 10 from over 27,000 votes.
Why you might be searching for Mean Girls 2
People are searching for "Mean Girls 2" likely due to its connection to the original film, seeking specific scenes or plot points. Common searches indicate interest in scenarios involving character rivalries, a new student challenging existing social groups, and romantic subplots, often recalling specific details like a character spilling something on a uniform or a food fight.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer suggested that the film, while not good and a "cheap imitation" of the original, still held a certain charm.
Read the full reviewThe performances of Meaghan Martin and Jennifer Stone were seen as acceptable by a reviewer, compensating for a lack of acting conviction with likeability.
Read the full reviewA reviewer found Maiara Walsh's performance to be inconsistent, stating her character and the other two members of her group were essentially uninspired copies of characters from the first movie.
Read the full reviewA reviewer expressed that they largely got what they expected from a made-for-television sequel and found some enjoyment in the music choices.
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You can stream *Mean Girls 2* on Netflix and Paramount+. It's also available on Apple TV.
No, *Mean Girls 2* is not based on a true story. It is a fictional American teen comedy film released in 2011, and a sequel to the 2004 film *Mean Girls*.
At the end of *Mean Girls 2*, Mandi and Nick are arrested after video footage proves they planted charity money in Jo's shed. Principal Duvall apologizes to Jo, allowing her to graduate, and Jo and Tyler share a kiss at the homecoming dance. The "Anti-Plastics" triumph over the "Plastics," with Jo and Abby attending Carnegie Mellon together, and Mandi and Nick serving community service.
*Mean Girls 2* received negative reviews from critics, with some calling it a "thinly veiled, low-budget remake" of the 2004 original. However, it was a highly watched program for its target demographic when it premiered on ABC Family.