TV & Movies

A look back at the beloved film, a quarter-century after its release.

CallingRomy and Micheles High School Reuniona cult classic doesnt do its reputation justice.

So grab your gummy bears, jelly beans, and candy corns, and settle in.

‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ (1997).

In honor of its 25th anniversary, were rewatchingRomy and Micheles High School Reunionin 2022.

1How can Romy and Michele afford that beachfront apartment?

Romy works the front desk at a car dealership and Michele is unemployed.

‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ (1997). Photo courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures.

Even in the 90s, how could they possibly afford an ocean-view flat along the Venice Beach Boardwalk?

And also, why are their beds in the same room?

How do they bring guys over?

‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ (1997). Photo courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures.

Or maybe thats the joke… that they dont.

2Was the magnets prank even a prank?

Christie Masters really thought she did something by putting fruit magnets on Micheles back brace.

‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ (1997). Photo courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures.

But… was itactuallya prank?

If anything, she made Michele look better.

3Speaking of, why is Christie Mastersliterally the worst?

‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ (1997). Photo courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures.

She wasawfulin high school, and is somehow even more toxic 10 years later.

And whats with her smug giggling after she outs Romy and Michele for Post-it-gate?

It sounds like a ghost swallowed a car alarm.

‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ (1997). Photo courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures.

kindly grow up, babes!Get a job!

STAY AWAY FROM HER!

4Wait, Alan Cumming!

‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ (1997). Photo courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures.

I low-key forgot he was in this movie.

Also, his prosthetic, chiseled face in the dream sequence is simultaneously hot and hideous.

Props to the hair and makeup team for accomplishing this harrowing feat.

‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ (1997). Photo courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures.

5They have a cat?

But the cat is literally never mentioned.

6Their exercise outfits are insanely impractical.

‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ (1997). Photo courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures.

At least Michele pokes fun at their outfits (Did you deduct 16 pounds for your shoes?).

7Why isnt there a businesswoman special at every restaurant?

Even though the gag is supposed to be what the f*ckis a businesswoman special?

‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ (1997). Photo courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures.

!, I feel like a lunch deal aimed at office workers is a really good idea?

8Where is Heather Mooneys stand-alone movie?

Her one-liners are razor-sharp, and her post-high school glow-up makes everyone else at the reunion look cringe.

‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ (1997). Photo courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures.

Plus,she nabs Justin Theroux in the end.Jealous!

9Lisa Luder is grossly underrated.

But Lisa isnt just serving thatb*tch one-liners.

‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ (1997). Photo courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures.

10Romy isdefinitelythe Rhoda.

Cuteness aside, Ive decided that Romy is the Rhoda in the whole whos Mary and whos Rhoda?

And Im not the only one who thinks this.

AsJezebels Emily Alford notes, Romys social anxiety and preoccupation with surface-level prestige preclude her from being the Mary.

11That choreographed routine is completely unnecessary.

The legendaryeleventh-hour interpretive dance numberwill always confuse me.

Why it had to be in the movie, Ill never know.

But I cant imagineRomy and Michelewithout it.

This article was originally published onApril 26, 2022