Freakier Friday didn’t quite meet the expectations I’d built up in my head. I absolutely loved the original, and Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan had such incredible chemistry that I figured lightning would strike twice. Well, I was wrong.
The biggest disappointment was watching that magical mother-daughter dynamic from the first film just… disappear. The chemistry that made the original so special felt forced this time around, like everyone was trying too hard to recapture something that can’t be manufactured.
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What really fell flat for me was the pacing. They rushed through the important emotional beats while letting individual scenes drag on way too long. I found myself checking my watch, which is never a good sign. The body-swap comedy that felt fresh and hilarious before now felt like they were going through the motions.
Curtis and Lohan are both talented actresses, but even they couldn’t save a script that felt like it was written because someone thought, “Hey, people liked the first one, let’s make another.”If you’re expecting the heartwarming, laugh-out-loud experience of the original, you might want to just rewatch that one instead.
Grade: C+
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| Rated: | (PG) Some Suggestive References | Rude Humor | Language | Thematic Elements |
| Genres: | Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| USA release date: | 2025-08-08 |
| Movie length: | |
| Starring: | Chad Michael Murray, Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan |
| Director: | Nisha Ganatra |
| Writer(s): | Leslie Dixon, Heather Hach, Elyse Hollander |
| Language: | English |
| Country: | United States |
Plot
22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike …
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I totally agree with your review. Also, I struggled to keep straight who switched bodies with which character. I think that problem was with the development of the personalities of each swapped body. I don’t like 3 hr movies, but that might have helped this movie. Time for some new stories or new writers.
I actually disagree. While I do agree that nothing can TOP the original, it was a decent sequel. There were so many moments where I truly laughed out loud. While some small parts did seem a little forced—overall it wasn’t bad. Seeing it with family or friends that loved the original I think is better than seeing it alone initially. But with that being said, I cannot wait to watch it again on streaming, when the time comes.
Could’ve been better if they cast Bella Thorne instead of Lindsay Lohan.
I thought it was terrible. I was really excited about it. It was very confusing because of all the switched roles you had to keep reminding yourself who is who. I loved the first one, very disappointed.
Thank you everyone for your comments. It looks like we’re all split here. Some loved it while others were left a bit disappointed. You’re right, there are funny moments but I don’t think those moments were hilarious enough to keep the movie flowing.
Never saw the original. This was just OK. Couldn’t keep track of who switched bodies with whom. Thank goodness for A-list
Jamie Lee Curtis is now in her “Betty White” era of her career.
LOL, you’re so right. I hope she’s in this phase for a very long time. 🙂
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