Freakier Friday (2025)

Lohan and Curtis deliver high-voltage star power and top slapstick, breaking Disney's sequel curse with laughs, heart and a proper comeback for both the stars and the franchise despite some thin character work and obvious product placement.

The four-way body swap allows Lohan and Curtis to shine once more with their free-wheeling charms and slapstick skills, delivering magic and fan-service beats despite a slightly chaotic plot that under-serves the story in places.

Lohan is terrific and Curtis hysterical in their physical comedy as the film sticks to the same undemanding, carefree fun and nostalgic tone as the original, delivering exactly what it promises with great supporting turns from the younger cast.

An amusing but flimsy sequel that raises the stakes with a four-way swap; Ganatra brings bighearted sincerity and touching moments, and it is a pleasure to see Lohan back on screen, though the convoluted plot prevents it from fully succeeding.

The results are okay and it does not quite recapture the rugged noughties flair of the original. The critic notes the body-swap sequel delivers mixed results overall.

The critic calls it a pleasant enough reunion with the original characters but notes the four-way body swap leads to confusion and the director struggles to balance the ambition with coherence. Nostalgia, funny lines, and strong performances (especially Curtis) provide the main appeal.

Lohan and Curtis return for more body-swapping antics in this sequel to the 2003 comedy.

It is daft, awkwardly assembled and full of logic holes, but infectious, ridiculous fun and an easy hang with the cast. The critic praises the light comedic charm of Lohan and Curtis having a wildly good time.

The review finds the ribbing gently good-natured under Nisha Ganatra's direction, with a careful balance of upbeat messaging and knockabout comedy. It notes the generational setup makes hay with the decades between films.

The film offers magical chemistry between Lohan and Curtis and plenty of hijinks in its overstuffed four-way swap setup, but it lacks the emotional insight or laughs of the beloved original. It serves as a disposable, serviceable delight for fans revisiting the characters with their own kids.

The critic highlights Jamie Lee Curtis's gamer and goofy performance as carrying the zany body-swap sequel, while Lindsay Lohan gives a serviceable but less comedic turn. The film keeps things light and avoids deeper issues of identity.

The critic finds the sequel strained and lacking the original's buoyancy and charm, with overly manic performances and diluted intergenerational dynamics. The script spreads the body-swap premise too thin, resulting in mechanical comedy and shameless nostalgia plays.

The review notes the film's easy-breezy approach but singles out the oddity of airbrushing Lindsay Lohan's real-life struggles from the narrative. It suggests modest magic for those with the right expectations.

The critic describes the sequel as busy, goofy and occasionally moving, with more of everything from subplots to one-liners. Nisha Ganatra is praised for generosity toward supporting players.

The double body swaps make the film more ambitious than the original but less funny overall, with limited comic frisson from the personality transfers. It succeeds as a touching, watchable Disney family story about sisters and mothers but falls short as rollicking slapstick comedy.

The critic praises the sequel for successfully recapturing the charm of the original with Lohan and Curtis's chemistry, new additions like Butters and Hammons, and satisfying fan service, calling it a winning legacy sequel.

The critic praises the film as a fun, emotional generational body-swap comedy that delivers laughs and heart thanks to the cast and director Nisha Ganatra, though it can be confusing at times. They highlight the genuine emotion and the feel-good payoff.

The critic finds it a lively, fun, and charming legacy sequel that delivers quality laughs and heartfelt moments without over-relying on nostalgia callbacks. He singles out the strong work from the new young cast members alongside the returning leads.

The critic calls it a charming and hugely entertaining sequel that honors the original while expanding the body-swap premise with a larger ensemble. She praises the strong performances from the returning stars and new young cast members, though notes some pacing lags in the middle act.

The critic finds it a cluttered but satisfying and emotional legacy sequel that emphasizes empathy and works on its own terms, praising the cast and the kind-hearted approach.

The critic finds it a warm and watchable romp that supplies a satisfying nostalgia rush despite being over-complicated and not flawless. They praise the slapstick fun from Curtis and Lohan’s poised performance, while noting issues with the screenplay and some clichéd elements.

The critic finds it a solid, charming continuation that retains the original's appeal through nostalgia and strong performances from the leads and newcomers, succeeding as a sweet and funny family comedy without needing reinvention.