Come with me on a journey back to 2003, and answer me this: what was the magic sauce that made “Freaky Friday” work?
It was partly Jamie Lee Curtis, yes – that can’t be overstated. But the real magic of that movie is Lindsay Lohan. Curtis had the far more fun role, given the space to ham it up while embodying pure, unadulterated teenage angst. But finding a teenager who can adequately capture the energy of a middle-aged mom is the real trick of “Freaky Friday.” And Lohan rose to the task with confidence and control.
2003’s “Freaky Friday” ends with Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) resolving their problems and switching back into their respective bodies. Lucky for us, there will always be clashes between moms and their daughters. So “Freakier Friday,” a sequel written by Jordan Weiss and directed by Nisha Ganatra, seems timely without even trying too hard. The real question, then, is whether or not the production would be able to find young actors who have that same Lohan quality that allows them to be wise beyond their years. The answer is a resounding yes.
Read Sammie’s full review on Rough Draft
