Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen: (2004) (Lindsay Lohan, Alison Pill) (PG)
QUICK TAKE:
Comedy: A teenager who's prone to over-dramatizing her life must deal with moving to a new home and school as well as the break-up of her favorite rock 'n roll band.
PLOT:
Lola Cep (LINDSAY LOHAN) is a 15-year-old who thinks her life is ruined when her single mom, Karen (GLENNE HEADLY), moves her and her younger sisters from Manhattan to the suburbs of Delwood, New Jersey. Her only point of happiness is with her undying fan love for Stu Wolff (ADAM GARCIA), the lead singer of the rock 'n roll band Sidarthur.
Things look up when she meets fellow diehard fan Ella Gerard (ALISON PILL) on her first day at school, and catches sight of local hunk Sam (ELI MARIENTHAL). Yet, not everyone is so friendly, with rich girl Carla Santini (MEGAN FOX) leading a pack of high school snobs. She and Lola immediately clash, particularly when both compete for the lead in an updated version of Pygmalion to be directed by the school's drama teacher, Miss Baggoli (CAROL KANE).
When Lola learns that Sidarthur has announced they're breaking up, however, she thinks her life has gone into yet another tailspin. After Carla announces that she'll be attending their last performance and a post-concert party, Lola lies that she and Ella will also be going. Not wanting to use her father, Calum (TOM McCAMUS), for help, Lola tries to score tickets for the concert and party, all while dealing with Carla and rehearsing for her big debut in the school's play.
WILL KIDS WANT TO SEE IT?
It's a good bet many young teenage girls and "tweens" will want to see it, especially if they're fans of Lohan.
WHY THE MPAA RATED IT: PG
For mild thematic elements and brief language.
CAST AS ROLE MODELS:
LINDSAY LOHAN plays a 15-year-old who over-dramatizes the trials and tribulations of her life. Hoping to make a name for herself, she tries out for the school play, but continues with her bouts of lying in trying to impress others and/or make her life seem more interesting than it is.
ALISON PILL plays her new friend at school, a more strait-lace girl who similarly likes Sidarthur but is reluctant to lie in order to attend their concert and post-party.
ADAM GARCIA plays the lead singer of their favorite rock 'n roll band who's drunk in one scene and disappoints Lola and her perception of him and his music. He uses brief profanity.
GLENNE HEADLY plays Lola's single mom who must put up with her daughter being a drama queen.
ELI MARIENTHAL plays the local hunk at school who befriends Lola and helps her "borrow" a theater costume for a party.
CAROL KANE plays the somewhat high strung, high school drama teacher.
MEGAN FOX plays the rich and snobby girl at school who instantly despises Lola and constantly tries to undermine her.
TOM McCAMUS plays Lola's divorced/separated father who looks out for her well-being.
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OUR WORD TO PARENTS:
The following is a quick look at the content found in this comedy that's been rated PG. Profanity consists of 1 "s" word, while a handful of other expletives and colorful phrases are present. A brief and non-explicit, but sexually related remark is made, a girl stares at a guy's clothed rear, and some shapely teens are seen in tight-fitting attire.
Some imitative behavior is present, as are some bad attitudes. A few instances of slapstick style material are present, while the protagonist's parents are divorced or separated. Some thematic elements include that, lying and idols who turn out not to be what's expected of them. The latter includes a rock 'n roll star who's drunk and then drinks again.
If you're still concerned about the film and its appropriateness for yourself or anyone else in your home who may be interested in seeing it, we suggest that you take a closer look at our detailed listings for more specific information regarding the film's content.
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