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 comedy "Mean Girls 2" revisits the high school dynamics of its predecessor, centering on senior Jo, who finds herself drawn into a conflict with the popular clique, led by Mandi. When Mandi targets Abby, Jo intervenes, leading to a new "girl-world-war" at North Shore High School. The film explores themes of female friendship and high school rivalry, with a woman director at the helm.
While intended as a sequel, the movie introduces a new cast and a largely similar plot structure to the original. It aims to capture the essence of its predecessor's comedic take on teenage social hierarchies. The narrative follows the familiar trajectory of an outsider challenging established popularity.
Despite its connection to the well-known 2004 film, "Mean Girls 2" received a lower audience reception, indicated by its average vote on TMDB and IMDb rating. Its status as a direct-to-television production likely influenced its approach and reception.
Why you might be searching for Mean Girls 2
People often search for "Mean Girls 2" looking for specific scenes, like the moment a character says "shut the f*** up" and slaps another, or details about the high school setting and its popular girl dynamics. The movie is also recalled for its plot points involving a character breaking an iPod or a girl being exposed during a school project, as well as general recollections of high school girls walking down hallways with music playing.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer noted that while the film is a cheap imitation of the original "Mean Girls" and largely disappointing, it manages to have some charm despite its flaws.
Read the full reviewThe performances of Meaghan Martin and Jennifer Stone were considered acceptable, with their likeability compensating for any lack of acting conviction, according to a reviewer.
Read the full reviewA review mentioned that Maiara Walsh and the other two popular girls were dull carbon copies of the original film's cast, which hampered their characters.
Read the full reviewA reviewer found some appreciation for the song choices in the film, which brought back nostalgic memories, even though they considered the overall movie to be poor.
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You can stream *Mean Girls 2* on Starz Apple TV channel or for free with ads on YouTube Free and Hoopla. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home, and can be purchased on DVD and Blu-ray.
*Mean Girls 2* is a fictional teen comedy film and a sequel to the 2004 movie *Mean Girls*. The original *Mean Girls* was inspired by the book *Queen Bees and Wannabees: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and the New Realities of Girl World*, which explores real-life teen social dynamics.
In *Mean Girls 2*, Jo is framed for stealing homecoming charity money by Mandi and Nick. Tyler and Abby, with Quinn's help, get the tech-savvy Elliott to find video evidence proving Jo's innocence, which is then sent to the entire student body. The "Anti-Plastics" defeat the "Plastics" in flag football, Mandi and Nick are arrested, and Jo is allowed to graduate. At the homecoming dance, Abby and Elliott are crowned King and Queen, and Jo and Tyler share a kiss. Quinn takes over the Plastics, while Mandi and Nick face community service. Jo and Abby attend Carnegie Mellon together, and Tyler goes to Penn State, remaining in a romantic relationship with Jo.
*Mean Girls 2* received generally negative reviews from critics, with many calling it a "low-budget remake" and "pedestrian." Common Sense Media rated it 3 out of 5 for parents, noting it follows a similar "be yourself" storyline but is not as good as the original. Kids' reviews on Common Sense Media describe it as boring, predictable, and lacking humor, suggesting viewers stick to the first film.