By John Corrado

Please note that this is a review of the 4K Ultra HD release of Mean Girls (2024). For my full thoughts on the film itself, you can read my original review right here.

This musical reimagining of Mean Girls, the modern classic teen comedy from 2004, is receiving a 4K Ultra HD release this week from Paramount, and for a remake, it’s pretty good.

Tina Fey returns to update her satirical screenplay (and reprises her role as the calculus teacher), in this social media-age redo of former home schooler Cady Heron (Angoirie Rice) taking on head “mean girl” Regina George (Reneé Rapp) at her new school.

As I wrote in my initial review, “it’s not as fresh or iconic as the original, but still pretty enjoyable on its own terms.” The new cast does a pretty decent job of taking over these roles from Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams among others, and the musical numbers are mostly fun.

Those who enjoyed the remake in theatres, or fans of the original (which is also receiving a 4K release this week in honour of its 20th anniversary) looking to add this new version to their collections, will be pleased by the 4K presentation of this release.

Film Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)

Bonus Features (4K Ultra HD):

The 4K disc includes a handful of featurettes, with the package boasting over thirty minutes of material in total. A code for a digital copy is also included in the package, which ships with a shiny slipcover.

• A New Age of Mean Girl (5 minutes, 47 seconds): Tina Fey and the new cast members talk about updating the original for the age of social media.

• Song and Dance (11 minutes, 38 seconds): Co-directors Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. are joined by cast members, choreographer Kyle Hanagami, and songwriter Jeff Richmond (Fey’s husband), for this look at crafting the film’s musical numbers and adapting the Broadway show for the screen.

• The New Plastics (8 minutes, 13 seconds): The new cast members talk about taking on these iconic roles, and their favourite lines from the original.

• Extended Scene – “I’m Having a Small Get Together at My House” (1 minute, 18 seconds)

• Gag Reel (3 minutes, 46 seconds): A gag reel that is more a montage of outtakes set to score music.

• Not My Fault – Music Video with Reneé Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion (2 minutes, 53 seconds)

• Mean Girls Sing-Along with Select Songs (English Only)

Mean Girls (2024) is a Paramount Home Entertainment release. It’s 112 minutes and rated PG.

Street Date: April 30th, 2024