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By Jennifer Green
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Comedy sequel has mild language, positive messages.
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Tall Girl 2
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Based on 25 kid reviews
Kids say the movie elicits mixed reactions, with some praising its positive messages about self-acceptance and resilience, while others criticize it for perceived unrealistic body standards and cheesy elements. Many reviewers appreciate the family-friendly nature and relatable themes, despite noting mild language and romantic scenes that may require parental guidance.
- mixed reactions
- positive messages
- unrealistic standards
- family-friendly
- mild language
- romantic themes
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
What's the Story?
In TALL GIRL 2, Jodi (Ava Michelle) enjoys a newfound popularity at school since her emotional homecoming speech about treating people kindly (seen in the prequel and recapped at the start of this film). Her boyfriend, Dunk (Griffin Gluck), is as supportive as ever, though he's starting to feel a little jealous of Jodi's new status. When Jodi tries out for the musical and lands the lead role opposite hunk Tommy (Jan Luis Castellanos), the new activity starts to eat away at the time she has for Dunk and other friends like Fareeda (Anjelika Washington) and Stig (Luke Eisner). She's also grappling with insecurities about her abilities, aggravated by understudy Kimmy (Clara Wilsey). Her parents have invited everyone they know to the musical's premiere, and her big sister Harper (Sabrina Carpenter) announces that she's moving to Los Angeles.
Is It Any Good?
This film isn't so much tall as it is thin. The characters of Tall Girl 2 are familiar and sweet, the story is predictable and the ending is predictably happy, and there's also some accomplished singing and dancing from the teen cast. But a handful of scenes are surprisingly clunky, with awkward pauses in dialogues, and Jodi's inner voice is a clumsy device that gets old fast.
The film will appeal to an audience younger than its actual characters, and it could give them the misleading idea that all high schoolers are insanely creative and talented. Chalk that up to an endowed cast, particularly Michelle as tall girl Jodi and Eisner as the Swedish exchange student who provides welcome comic relief. New Orleans is on attractive display.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Jodi's insecurities and the voice in her head in Tall Girl 2. Do you think most people have insecurities? How does Jodi deal with them? How do you deal with insecurities?
What lessons does Kimmy learn from her best friend? How does he teach them to her?
Dunk says that although he likes photography, he doesn't need to rush to "find his thing." Is that a smart choice? Why is it important for teens to find their "thing"?
The high school has an elaborate performance space and hosts a fancy premiere party on a boat. Do you think this is typical of most high schools? Why, or why not?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : February 11, 2022
- Cast : Ava Michelle , Griffin Gluck , Sabrina Carpenter
- Director : Emily Ting
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship , School ( High School ) , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Run time : 101 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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