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Tina Fey defends Mean Girls remake amidst TikTok backlash

Writer-producer Tina Fey attends the world premiere of "Mean Girls" at AMC Lincoln Square on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

The recent remake of Mean Girls has generated quite a buzz in popular culture since its release last month. Written by Tina Fey, who also penned the original film, this new version of Mean Girls has been updated for 2024 and incorporates songs from the Broadway musical adaptation. Fey has described the movie as a hybrid of the 2004 film and the musical.

Upon its debut in theaters, the remake was met with a wave of enthusiasm from many viewers who adored the film. However, as is often the case with highly-anticipated releases, there were also some negative reactions. These detractors took to TikTok to voice their criticisms, with many of the complaints centering around the differences between the stage musical and the 2024 movie.

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