Bullying is at the centre of the generation-defining comedy Mean Girls in the shape of Regina George and her sycophantic gang of "plastics". The whole film focuses on Janis Ian's campaign to get revenge for Regina's treatment of her by using newcomer Cady to infiltrate her group. However, Janis' plan soon goes wrong as Cady begins to enjoy her involvement with Regina's popular group, pleased by the feeling of belonging it gives her. She reaches her lowest ebb when Cady blows off a visit to her art show to put on a party for the plastics and their friends at her house. Janis gets her moment of sweet revenge when the existence of the plastics' insulting "Burn Book" is revealed and the girls of the school are given the chance to speak their mind. Janis unloads on Regina, finally winning her revenge and the approval of the school. Janis devotes so much time to her revenge that it's really satisfying when she finally gets her moment to shine. The fact that she manages to get everyone else on her side makes her victory even sweeter.
Freelance film journalist and fan of professional wrestling. Usually found in a darkened screening room looking for an aisle seat and telling people to put away their mobile phones. Also known to do a bit of stand-up comedy, so I'm used to the occasional heckle.
