US EditionJamie Lee Curtis Hits Out at Critic for "Tad Harsh" 'Freakier Friday' Review
UNITED STATES, AUG 9 – Jamie Lee Curtis called a negative review of Freakier Friday "a tad harsh" as the film earns $12.7 million on opening Friday and holds a 73% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- On Friday, Jamie Lee Curtis responded to Stephanie Zacharek’s Time review by commenting `SEEMS a TAD HARSH` to defend Freakier Friday.
- Critics and audiences have embraced the sequel, with Freakier Friday holding a 73% critics and 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and on track for a $30M-$32M opening.
- Curtis noted the sequel’s timing hinged on Lindsay Lohan being 39, with the film grossing $12.7 million on Friday and a projected three-day gross of $27 to $30 million.
- The Oscar-winning actor emphasized `SOME people LOVE it`, responding to Zacharek’s negative review and highlighting the film’s positive reception among audiences.
- Freakier Friday expands its premise with a four-way body swap among Tess Coleman, Anna Coleman, her daughter, and stepdaughter, adding a multigenerational twist.
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Jamie Lee Curtis defends 'Freakier Friday' after scathing review
Jamie Lee Curtis has spoken out against the harsh review of Freakier Friday, the sequel to the 2003 hit Freaky Friday. The film, starring Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprising their roles, has been mostly well-received. It holds a 73% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an even stronger 94% audience score. JAMIE LEE CURTIS RESPONDS TO REVIEW However, Time magazine’s review was sharply critical, calling the film a “cash-grab” with “ugly costumes” and “hum…
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The continuation of ‘Freakier Friday’ has had a good reception at the box office, however, with criticism the same has not happened.
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