Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997)

“Despite the aggressive silliness of this enjoyable comedy, the emotional focus on the painful social experience of high school makes the film real and immediate, and the flavorsome dialogue in Robin Schiff’s script gives the leads a lot to work (as well as play) with.” — Jonathan Rosenbaum

SYNOPSIS

Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow are an irresistible comedic duo in this gloriously offbeat celebration of friendship, self-acceptance, and the enduring indignities of adolescence. Ten years after graduating high school, inseparable best friends Romy (Sorvino) and Michele (Kudrow) are enjoying their carefree lives in Los Angeles when an invitation to their class reunion sends them into a panic over their modest accomplishments. Determined to impress their former classmates, the pair concoct an elaborate fiction about their professional success, with hilariously disastrous results. Directed by David Mirkin, this exuberant cult comedy affectionately skewers the social hierarchies and insecurities of high school while celebrating unapologetic individuality. With its outrageous fashions, infectious ’80s soundtrack, and endlessly quotable dialogue, this beloved ’90s favorite offers a wonderfully silly yet surprisingly touching reminder that the best revenge against your high school tormentors is simply being yourself.