New Mean Girls Movie: A Comparison to the Original – Here’s How They Stack Up!

Directors Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne took on the challenging task of remaking the beloved Mean Girls movie, as well as incorporating elements from the Broadway musical. The new Mean Girls movie musical, written by original screenwriter Tina Fey, hit theaters on Jan. 12. Jayne explains that the goal was to understand the audience and create a film that would resonate with them.

Fans of the original will notice some small changes in the new movie. Iconic lines from Regina George, such as “I can’t go to Taco Bell. I’m on an all-carb diet. God, Karen, you are so stupid!” were cut. There are also new lines for Karen, adding to her collection of fantastic one-liners. Additionally, the ending was reworked and some big numbers from the stage show were cut.

The new movie also eliminates jokes from the original that could be seen as offensive or inappropriate for today’s audiences. Jayne explains that each iteration of the story provides a different experience for viewers.

The directing duo faced challenges, including a tight budget, the need to stay within a PG-13 rating, and the length of the film. Despite these constraints, all changes were made with care and with the approval of Tina Fey. Perez emphasizes that the characters needed to be different from the original in a personal way.

While there are differences between the past iterations and the new movie, many key features remain the same. Lines such as “On Wednesdays, we wear pink” and “You’re never going to make ‘fetch’ happen” are included. The new adaptation also modernizes the high school environment by incorporating social media, reflecting the way technology has evolved since 2004.

One major change is the incorporation of social media into the story, showing how it impacts the characters’ lives. The movie explores the negative effects of social media, portraying what it feels like to be bombarded by negativity online. Social media is also featured in a scene where Regina’s look becomes a trend at the school.

The ending of the new movie differs from the original, as individual reinventions for each character are not explicitly shown. Instead, the characters are seen having a good time together at the Spring Fling dance, suggesting that they have grown from their experiences.

Overall, the new Mean Girls movie musical maintains the essence of the original while making some changes to appeal to a modern audience. Fans of the franchise can expect a fresh take on the story with elements from both the original movie and the Broadway musical.