‘Freakier Friday' early reactions praise Disney sequel as funny, heartfelt, and family-friendly
Entertainment journalist Jeff Conway wrote on X, 'These 22 years later, Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis haven't missed a beat. Their on-screen chemistry is truly something special. A true delight that the entire family will enjoy.' He added that the film was 'double the fun' and 'twice the heart' compared to the original.
Variety's Jazz Tangcay also praised the film, calling it 'an absolute riot' and noting that she both 'laughed' and 'cried' while watching. She described it as 'a great feel-good film' and highlighted the performances from Lohan and Curtis, who she said delivered 'hilarity and emotion.'
Brandon Davis added that Freakier Friday was 'silly and sometimes confusing but hilarious throughout.' He said it was 'some of the most fun I've had watching a movie this year.'
Set years after the original, the sequel follows Anna, now a mother, who finds herself in a four-way body swap alongside her own mother Tess, her daughter, and future stepdaughter. The body swap forces the characters to navigate misunderstandings and strengthen their evolving relationships.
The cast also includes Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. The film is based on Mary Rodgers' 1972 novel and follows the legacy of the 2003 hit.
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