The Clique (2008)

A young girl tries to fit in with a clique of popular middle school girls after moving into the guest house of one of their homes.

Director:

Michael Lembeck

Writers:

Lisi Harrison (novel), Liz Tigelaar (adaptation)

Stars:

Elizabeth McLaughlin, Ellen Marlow, Sophie Anna Everhard

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elizabeth McLaughlin	...	Massie Block
Ellen Marlow	...	Claire Lyons
Sophie Anna Everhard	...	Dylan Marvil
Samantha Boscarino	...	Alicia Rivera
Bridgit Mendler	...	Kristen Gregory
Elizabeth Keifer	...	Judy Lyons (as Liz Keifer)
Julie Lauren	...	Kendra Block
Dylan Minnette	...	Todd Lyons
David Chisum	...	William Block
Neal Matarazzo	...	Jay Lyons
Vanessa Marano	...	Layne Abeley
Keli Price	...	Chris Abeley
Boris McGiver	...	Isaac
Lisa Masters	...	Mrs. Marvil
Elizabeth Gillies	...	Shelby

Storyline

Massie Block is the leader of a small group of privileged schoolgirls who arrogantly call themselves 'The Pretty Committee'. These so-called pre-teen 'mean girls' (cynical, egotistical, selfish and narcissistic females) and their clique are respected and feared in their middle school as well as their upper class Rhode Island suburban neighborhood. But Massie's life takes an unexpected turn when her parents friends, a lower-middle class family with a self-assured daughter named Claire move into the Block's guest house and Claire threatens to undermine the superficial Massie's position of the clique.

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Plot Keywords:

based on young adult novel | clique | middle school | teen movie | female protagonist | 

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Taglines:

The only thing harder than getting in, is staying in.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic material, rude behavior and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 November 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Clique

Filming Locations:

Rhode Island, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alloy Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min 87 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During the painting scene (around 22:19) There are paintings behind Alicia and Claire. One of them is clearly a reference to the Korean Pop group Wonder Girls, and their debut single "Irony".

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Goofs

When Massie is in the sports area about to plays quash, the windows in the background behind her appear dark, implying that it is nighttime. When Claire and the other 3 members of The Clique leave Massie and it shows her in front of the camera with her racket and a sad look, the windows behind her are a bright blue, implying that it is daytime.

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Quotes

Claire Lyons: Hi! My parents told me all about you.
Massie Block: Mine barely mentioned you... except to say how fun and cool you are.

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Connections

References A Cinderella Story (2004)

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Soundtracks

Find My Place
Written by Rachael Lawrence and Deborah Ellen (as Deborah Guttman)
Performed by Samantha Boscarino

User Reviews

my step daughter and her friends

this reminds me of my step-daughter and her friends,, so we have Mean Girls meets Odd Girl Out, this time around,, i bought the book for my step daughter when she was 16. i liked this because it is realistic the way the girl that doesn't fit in is treated,, i have first hand experience with having a step daughter that was that age and went through all that stuff that goes on in the movie,, like the sleepover.. the crush on the "hot boy" at school all the goofy teenager stuff. 4 girls form a "clique" and they all have designer clothes,, they treat the new girl like crap,, especially the lead girl Massie,,she is stuck up and rich and thinks she's all that. excellent movie.