Mean Girls 2 Essay

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Meaghan Martin, whose first claim to film fame was her role of Tess in both Camp Rock movies, starred as emotionally-detached, tomboy Johanna ‘Jo’ Mitchell in Mean Girls 2. In this film, Jo Mitchell has constantly moved from school to school due to her father’s occupation as a NASCAR builder, has a rule to never get involved in the drama of high school. However, once arriving at Northshore High, Jo unexpectedly makes friends with a meek girl named Abby Hanover (Jennifer Stone), who has been constantly picked on by the queen bee Mandi Weatherly (Maiara Walsh), simply because the Hanovers are wealthier than the Weatherly family. Jo will engage in a social battle with the Plastics due to her refusal to follow their status quo, her friendship with Abby, and her relationship with Mandi’s step brother, Tyler …show more content…

Instead of skirts or dresses, Martin’s slim figure is decorated with blue jeans and t-shirts that are usually dark in color. Her blonde hair lays flat and her make up is restricted to a minimum to allow for a natural look. All of these aspects help destroy any excessive femininity in her look, and sets her apart from her fellow female leads. Though her look is right, Martin’s acting in this film is quite lackluster. Her delivery of lines, when narrating or actually conversing with someone,though steady and clear in voice quality, is ineffective at communicating any emotion. Though Martin’s character is meant to be aloof, she became too indifferent. This can be seen throughout the film, particularly in Martin’s narrations when she’s been glued to her moped and when she discovers that Mandi sabotaged her dad’s job. Martin’s only real saving grace is her ability to successfully, and amusingly, deliver sarcastic remarks when referring to the sexism presented to her by Tyler and her shop class teacher (Mike Pniewski). Otherwise, it’s safe to say that Martin’s performance in this film was definitely not her

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