Numerous interpretations of “Freaky Friday” have surfaced since Mary Rodgers’ 1972 book, yet the 2003 adaptation by director Mark Waters, featuring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, stands out remarkably. This film was a vibrant comedy about mothers and daughters with desirable fashion and witty humor, accentuated by the chemistry between Lohan and Curtis. The fictional band Pink Slip’s version of “Take Me Away” contributed to its allure. Now, 22 years later, “Freakier Friday” delivers double the bodyswap excitement.

Directed by Nisha Ganatra, “Freakier Friday” brings a fresh angle where the mother-daughter team exchanges bodies with two quarreling teenagers, leading to generational conflicts. While the nearly two-hour runtime can feel cluttered, it maintains the delightfulness of its predecessor.

Unlike “The Parent Trap,” where twins help their parents reconnect, “Freakier Friday” showcases high school antagonists Harper and Lily, whose single parents meet by chance. Set three decades after the original, Anna Coleman is now a single mother overseeing a pop idol, and Tess Coleman is a therapist and podcaster. Anna’s upcoming wedding to Lily’s father creates friction, which culminates in a mystical bodyswap facilitated by an eccentric fortune teller.

Harper and Lily find themselves within their mothers’ bodies, with Lohan and Curtis reprising their teenage characters. The film features humorous scenes like a chaotic photoshoot and wild driving as the teens rush to prevent their parents’ wedding.

Though the storyline is packed, with a bodyswap happening just days before Anna’s wedding, it occasionally loses its focus. Tess’s subplot incorporates a book tour and pickleball competition, adding to the disorder. Nonetheless, the film showcases entertaining cameos from skilled comedic performers.

In the end, “Freakier Friday” truly excels when Lohan and Curtis are in the limelight. Curtis shines in comedic moments, while Lohan adeptly handles a multifaceted role intertwining romance and humor. The film’s climax is both captivating and heartfelt, with references to the original.

While it doesn’t quite outshine the original, “Freakier Friday” is enjoyable, amusing, and highlights the talents of Lohan and Curtis. It premieres in theaters on Aug. 8.