Not Another Teen Movie

In the hilarious parody film 'Not Another Teen Movie' released in 2001, Chyler Leigh stars as Janey Briggs, the quintessential 'unpopular girl' who undergoes a makeover to win the heart of football jock Jake Wyler. Set in a high school where every teen movie cliche is mercilessly satirized, the film follows Janey's journey as she navigates through typical high school drama, prom shenanigans, and iconic scenes from beloved teen films. With over-the-top characters and outrageous humor, 'Not Another Teen Movie' pays homage to, and pokes fun at, the overused tropes of the teen movie genre in a clever and entertaining way.

Critics had mixed reactions to 'Not Another Teen Movie', with some praising its clever humor and spot-on parody while others criticized its reliance on juvenile gags. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 31% rating, stating "Though it sometimes feels like a blatant rip-off of Airplane!, Not Another Teen Movie has some refreshing laughs." IMDb's rating of 5.8/10 reflects the polarizing opinions, with some users calling it a 'must-watch comedy' and others labeling it as 'cringeworthy'. Metacritic scored the film at 32/100, noting that 'it's hit or miss in its comedic approach.' Despite the varying reviews, 'Not Another Teen Movie' remains a cult classic for its unique take on the teen movie genre.