- Film Review
- Reviewed By Tom Hutchinson
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3 out of 5
This bright comedy is another example of the type of high-school film where nothing but rock 'n' roll and romance seem to be on the syllabus. Lindsay Lohan plays popular New York teenager Lola Cep, who is transferred to a suburban New Jersey school where the bitchy Carla (Megan Fox) rules the roost. Instant rivals, the pair set out to snatch the lead role in a musical version of Pygmalion and light up the life of rock star Adam Garcia. Director Sara Sugarman uses candyfloss colours and some animation to give proceedings a little extra sparkle, which helps when the film, on occasion, takes itself too seriously. This belongs very much to the teen wish-fulfilment genre, but Lohan emerges with real credit for her performance, while veteran actress Carol Kane lends wonderfully eccentric support as a fluttery drama teacher.
Plot Summary
High-school comedy starring Lindsay Lohan as self-centred Manhattan teenager Lola Cep, who finds herself having to compete for attention when her family moves to the New Jersey suburbs.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Lola Cep
- Lindsay Lohan
- Stu Wolff
- Adam Garcia
- Karen Cep
- Glenne Headly
- Ella Gerard
- Alison Pill
- Miss Baggoli
- Carol Kane
- Sam
- Eli Marienthal
- Carla Santini
- Megan Fox
- Mrs Gerard
- Sheila McCarthy
- Calum
- Tom McCamus
- Mr Gerard
- Richard Fitzpatrick
Crew
- Director
- Sara Sugarman
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