Romy & Michelle’s High School Reunion
Romy and Michelle, are two ‘airheads’ who have been best friends since high school. When they discover that their 10 year high school reunion is approaching they realise that they have not really accomplished all they thought they would have by now – and hatch a plan to ‘play smart’ for the party.
But will their plan go off without a hitch?
Direction
Cute direction from sitcom writer and producer David Mirkin -who does a good job behind the camera with a few fun techniques. Early in the film when the girls are looking through their year book, there is some fun ‘dissolve from photo to live action’ and later in the film the entire ‘dream’ sequence has some parts.
Cast/Characters
Lisa Kudrow who was then in the middle of her Friends fame – plays a very similar role to that of Phoebe. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, it does feel a little bit of a product of its time.
Mira Sorvino, who was in her ‘pre blacklisted’ heyday (having recently won an Oscar for The Mighty Aphrodite ) is equally as witty as the equally as air-headded Romy
Several ‘name’ celebs appear in supporting roles, such as Janeane Garofolo, Camryn Manheim, Justin Theroux and Alan Cumming
Screenplay/Setting/Themes
The costumes that the girls wear become part of the story lines, as they have a ‘unique’ fashion sense. Some are overly humourous, like those they wear to the gym. This even becomes part of the screenplay and their ‘identity’ later in the film – and adds to some of the heart of the film.
The frequent use of the ‘f’ word, where I have made reference to where it doesn’t work; works here – as most of them come from Garofolo’s Heather directed to Manheim’s Toby.
At a very brief 88m, one nitpick I did find was the ‘dream’ sequence went on too long.
Score/Soundtrack
Full of 80’s and 90’s hits, the soundtrack is brilliant.
Overall
While it is a product of the 90’s, it still is an enjoyable watch, and easily one I’ll happily watch again, with just the right amount of heart v humour, and a non conventional ending that doesn’t conform to Hollywood norms.
If you’re able to, please “buy me a coffee”