The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved 2003 film “Freaky Friday,” titled “Freakier friday,” is generating notable buzz following early screenings, with critics praising its blend of humor and heartfelt moments. The film, which sees the return of original stars Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, is being hailed as a feel-good movie that delivers both laughs and emotional resonance.
One early reviewer, writing on X (formerly Twitter), described the film as “such a great feel-good film,” highlighting the performances of Lohan and Curtis. “Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis deliver hilarity and emotion in this funtastic sequel,” the reviewer posted. “I never knew I needed this film! Oh and Manny Jacinto, I love him.”
Entertainment journalist Brandon Davis also shared his positive impressions, stating he was “howling” with laughter during a premiere screening. Davis commended Jamie Lee Curtis’s performance, noting, “Jamie Lee Curtis is having the time of her life and it’s a blast to watch.” He added that the movie, while “silly and sometimes confusing,” was “hilarious throughout, even touching at times. Absolutely some of the most fun I’ve had watching a movie this year.”
“Freakier Friday” picks up years after the original story. The plot centers on Anna, who is now a mother to her own daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As she navigates the complexities of blending her families,Anna,her mother Tess,her daughter,and her stepdaughter find themselves caught in a four-way body swap. This unexpected situation,initially chaotic,ultimately fosters understanding amidst the challenges of their evolving family dynamic.
Lindsay Lohan and jamie Lee Curtis reprise their iconic roles as the mother-daughter duo. The supporting cast includes Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny jacinto, Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.
Jamie Lee Curtis recently spoke with Variety about her experience working with Lohan on the Disney sequel, revealing what she has learned from her co-star. “She has taught me so much,” Curtis shared. “She has her team, where her two people would be standing on either side of a camera holding a big light. it’s Lindsay lighting – that would have been good branding – they hold lights so that we look better. So,I’ve learned a lot from her already. We had a good time. We love each other.”
The original “Freaky Friday,” released in 2003, was based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel. The film followed tess,a widowed mother,and her teenage daughter Anna. Facing relationship difficulties, they encounter a magical fortune cookie that leads to them swapping bodies, ultimately deepening their mutual understanding.
