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Lindsay Lohan is not a Mean Girl in this adaptation of Dyan Sheldon's young adult book favorite. But she is an unappealingly self-absorbed "drama queen" who must suffer the slings and arrows of moving from her beloved New York City to suburban New Jersey. Mary, who insists on being called Lola, considers herself "a flamingo in a flock of pigeons." For Lola, it's all about "fighting against ordinariness," "living in style," and landing the lead role in her high school play, a contemporary adaptation of Pygmalion. In fact, she is only barely more tolerable than her requisite high school nemesis, the beautiful, popular, and rich Carla Santini (Megan Fox), who also feels entitled to center stage and whose father is the lawyer for Lola's favorite rock band. The most sympathetic character is Ella (Alison Pill), Lola's misfit best friend, especially when Lola manipulates her into crashing a rock concert and after-party so that she can meet her singing idol. It is a tribute to Lohan's considerable charm and likability that viewers don't lose all patience with Lola, although it is fun to anticipate her comeuppance, however light it turns out to be. Confessions is also enlivened by the always reliable Carol Kane as Lola's high-strung drama teacher, a lively pop soundtrack (including the requisite Lohan track), and director Sara Sugarman's surprising surreal flourishes illuminating Lola's fanciful view of the world. Donald Liebenson

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British actress/director Sara Sugarman makes her U.S. feature debut with the Disney-produced comedy Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, based on the young-adult novel by Dyan Sheldon and adapted for the screen by Gail Parent. The story concerns a popular urban teenager named Mary Elizabeth Cep (Lindsay Lohan), who is convinced her real name is Lola. Unfortunately, her family moves from fashionable New York City to a small suburb in New Jersey. Disturbed by her environment, Lola is quick to wage war against the popular Carla Santini (Megan Fox). She's also pursued by high school hunk Stu Wolff (Adam Garcia), but chooses to focus her attention on winning back her title of Most Popular Girl in School. With the help of a frumpy drama teacher (Carol Kane) and shy new friend Ella (Alison Pill), Lola creates a dramatic performance to earn her coveted high status. Andrea LeVasseur

Product Details

• UPC: 786936243437
• Source: WALT DISNEY VIDEO
• Region Code: 1
• Presentation: Pan & Scan, Wide Screen
• Language: English
• Time: 1:30:00
• Sales Rank: 27,935

This DVD is also available as part of a box set:

• Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen/Lizzie Mcguire Movie

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