“Confessions of A Teenage Drama Queen” (Walt Disney Pictures)
Lindsay Lohan of “Freaky Friday” and “The Parent Trap” fame, is the star of the new Disney film “Confessions of A Teenage Drama Queen.” The movie is centered around her and its only purpose is to showcase its star. Beyond Lohan fans of all ages, the only ones who will enjoy the movie are teenage girls twelve and under.
Lohan plays Mary Elizabeth Cep, a fifteen-year-old girl who lives with her mother (Glenne Headly) and two younger sisters in New York. When Mama announces she is moving the family to New Jersey, Mary is distraught. She loves the city and just knows her destiny as an actress is there.
In New Jersey, Mary, who now calls herself Lola, heads off to school. On the first day she makes a new friend named Ella (Alison Pill). They bond over their love for a rock group named Sidarthur. Lola also meets Carla (Megan Fox), the richest girl in town and also the prettiest. She and Lola take an instant dislike to each other.
Later Lola and Carla vie for the role of Eliza in an updated version of “My Fair Lady.” They also argue over who will get to go to the last Sidarthur concert, where Lola hopes to meet lead singer Stu (Adam Garcia).
Everything that happens in the movie is predictable, but Lohan gets to dress up in a variety of outfits and sing and dance her way through several songs. Pill is comfortable playing Ethel to her Lucy, while Fox lives up to her name.
The brightest spot acting wise is Carol Kane. This veteran actress has a blast playing the goofy drama teacher. She steals the spotlight every time she gets a chance and brightens up the movie with her wit.
The film is rated PG for some adult situations.
Lindsay Lohan is Hilary Duff’s main competitor in the teen queen competition and she should seize the crown on sheer volume of work. As soon as this movie is out of theaters a new one titled “Mean Girls” should be arriving. From the preview it looked as wholesome and innocuous as this one.
There isn’t a lot of entertainment value in this film, but you can appreciate how clean it is. It’s nice to know that the Disney brand of family entertainment still means something.
I scored “Confessions of A Teenage Drama Queen” a tell all 4 out of 10.
