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So, remember that classic movie Freaky Friday? Well, the 2003 version with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis is a standout in the bodyswap genre. This time, in Freakier Friday, there’s not just one, but two bodyswaps to shake things up.
Directed by Nisha Ganatra, this new installment sees mother-daughter duos swapping bodies with bickering teens. It’s a clash of generations, with Boomers, millennials, and Gen Z all thrown into the mix. And of course, there are double the life lessons to be learned, even if the movie feels a bit stuffed with silly sequences at times.
Freakier Friday vs. Parent Trap
In this twist on the classic formula, we have Harper and Lily, two high school rivals who end up in each other’s bodies, causing chaos as they try to navigate their parents’ unexpected romance.
Fast forward to a grown-up Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis back in their teen bodies, trying to stop a wedding while dealing with their own issues. It’s a wacky ride filled with comedic moments and over-the-top sequences.
A lot of plot, a lot of fun
While the plot may feel a bit overstuffed at times, with too many subplots and rushed sequences, the heart of the movie lies in the chemistry between Lohan and Curtis. Their comedic timing and energy carry the film through its more chaotic moments, making it a fun watch despite its flaws.
So if you’re in the mood for a lighthearted comedy with a twist, give Freakier Friday a watch and enjoy the ride!
Chad Michael Murray Shines in ‘Freakier Friday’
Props to Chad Michael Murray, who reprises his Freaky Friday role of Jake, Anna’s high school crush; his surprisingly sweet revival of the character gets a terrific payoff in the finale. But moreover, the chemistry between Murray and a flustered Curtis is hot enough that I wouldn’t be mad if somebody made a May-December rom-com with the two of them.
Family Lessons and Fun in ‘Freakier Friday’
As with its predecessor, Freakier Friday is about family at its core. So, naturally the third act is where everyone needs to learn a lesson while keeping things fun. With four bodies swapped, this gets convoluted. But that’s practically a requirement of a bodyswap movie. To Ganatra’s credit, the climax is engaging and genuinely touching. And that’s thanks in no small part to mindful callbacks and role reprisals from the first film. Let’s just say, some tracks are still bangers.
In the end, Freakier Friday isn’t better than the original. But it is fun, entertaining, and funny. On top of the winning performances of Curtis and Lohan, there’s a meta joy to seeing a real-life wild child return to her roots for a victory lap. That she gets to rock out while doing it is all the better.
