Now streaming and on DVD: Musical 'Mean Girls' doesn't have as much oomph as original

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In the wake of “High School Musical” (and its sequels and homages), this could have been a 21st century “Grease.” The hallmarks are there; they’re just not maximized.

Her comedy, “Mean Girls,” has spawned a Broadway musical and two films.They’re those, well, mean girls who determine what’s in fashion, who’s hip and what lengths others will go to to be popular.

Her minions, Karen and Gretchen , merely fan the flames. Naturally, there’s a boy who becomes the object of affection for both Regina and Cady.Directors Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. keep the action moving and toss in interesting cameos but they don’t take advantage of the musical’s strengths. The Broadway edition featured superb dancing and songs that, somehow, got dumped in this adaptation. New ones take their place, but they’re not as telling.

In the wake of “High School Musical” , this could have been a 21st century “Grease.” The hallmarks are there; they’re just not maximized.

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