Cover Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan for ‘Freakier Friday’ (2025)
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan for ‘Freakier Friday’ (2025)
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‘Freakier Friday’ is here and it’s full of laughter, heart and just the right amount of chaos
Freakier Friday delivers gags, tangled romances and a playful take on fate, with a humour that makes its two-hour run fly by. It retains the sentimental heart of the original while offering bigger laughs and without losing its warmth.
Where 2003’s Freaky Friday saw Anna Coleman (Lindsay Lohan) and Tess Coleman (Jamie Lee Curtis) trade places to learn hard-won lessons about each other’s lives, this new chapter expands the chaos to a younger generation. The result is sharper and livelier than expected. Much of its charm comes from the crisp comedic timing and unforced rapport between Lohan and Curtis, who slip back into their roles with ease. The occasional slip in physical characterisation is quickly forgiven, thanks to well-placed punchlines and a story that folds nostalgia into its core without relying on it lazily.
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Above An official clip from ‘Freakier Friday’ (2025)
Manny Jacinto, as Anna’s new love interest, is deployed to great effect. The movie also highlighted his Filipino roots, featuring a mano po gesture and direct references to a flight from Manila to the US.
At its core, the film aims to deliver a meaningful lesson without weighing the audience down with long-winded, overly sentimental speeches.
Its simplicity is its charm, and nothing more is needed to make its message resonate. The straightforward storytelling keeps it engaging from start to finish, allowing the humour, heart and performances to speak for themselves.
In a landscape crowded with overcomplicated plots and unnecessary twists, Freakier Friday proves that sometimes the most effective way to connect with an audience is to keep things honest, light and unpretentious.
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Above Manny Jacinto visits Manila for his Freakier Friday movie (Photo: Ardent Comm for Disney)
Manny Jacinto visits Manila for his Freakier Friday movie (Photo: Ardent Comm for Disney)
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With callbacks to the earlier films sprinkled throughout, each reference is delivered seamlessly, ensuring that even first-time viewers could appreciate the humour. The references felt natural and well-placed, never forced or distracting.
The shift from a streaming debut on Disney+ to a full theatrical release feels earned. This is a film that will tickle newcomers while giving long-time fans a reason to return, and yes, my parents will be among the first in line.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
