The Clique (film)

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The Clique
The Clique film.jpg
DVD cover
Directed by Michael Lembeck
Screenplay by Liz Tigelaar
Based on The Clique
by Lisi Harrison
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMichael Weaver
Edited by David Finfer
Music by George S. Clinton
Production
companies
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Release date
  • November 11, 2008 (2008-11-11)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Clique is a 2008 American teen comedy-drama film directed by Michael Lembeck from a screenplay by Liz Tigelaar, based on the young adult novel series of the same name by Lisi Harrison. The film was produced by Alloy Entertainment and Tyra Banks' company Bankable Productions, and was released on November 11, 2008. [1] It stars Elizabeth McLaughlin and Ellen Marlow, with Bridgit Mendler, Samantha Boscarino, and Sophie Anna Everhard in supporting roles.

Contents

Plot

Twelve-year-old Massie Block is the leader of the Pretty Committee, a clique of popular, wealthy students at her upstate New York all-girls private school, Octavian County Day. Much to Massie's chagrin, the Block family begins hosting the Lyons family, old friends of Massie's father who have recently moved from Florida and have a daughter Massie's age, Claire. Massie is immediately dismayed by Claire’s off-brand clothes and social awkwardness, and orders the other members of her clique - Alicia Rivera, Dylan Marvil, and Kristen Gregory - to join her in bullying and excluding Claire.

While horseback riding, Massie meets a boy named Chris Abeley and is instantly smitten with him, later becoming jealous when she sees him talking to Claire. Meanwhile, Claire befriends Chris' eccentric younger sister Layne and eventually makes plans with her, which she abandons to attend the Pretty Committee's weekend sleepover after being invited to by Massie's mother. She leaves early due to the other girls antagonizing her, and makes amends with Layne the next morning.

One night, Claire decides to confront Massie, but the latter is gone. Seeking revenge, Claire logs onto Massie's IM account and sends disparaging messages to Dylan, Alicia, and Kristen. The other three girls angrily confront Massie the next day and invite Claire to take her place in their clique. Once they realize the truth, they reconcile and continue conspiring against Claire. The girls tell Massie about an upcoming charity auction taking place on Chris' birthday, suggesting that she jump out of a pop out cake and loudly profess her feelings for him, to which Massie happily agrees.

On a field trip to New York City, the Pretty Committee tries to sell a makeup line created by Kristen for a school project, but their recipe contains peanut oil, which triggers allergic reactions in their classmates. Amidst the panic, Massie anonymously texts Claire, suggesting she use Layne's oatmeal snack to reduce the swelling.

At the charity auction, Claire reaches out to the other members of the clique, who all accept her apology and commend her on her efforts to stand up to Massie, revealing that they all secretly harbor disdain for Massie's cruel and controlling nature as well. Claire then learns that Chris has a girlfriend and prevents Massie from jumping out of the cake to save her from embarrassment. After the auction, Massie thanks Claire and admits that she had been bullying her because she saw her as a threat. As Massie types on her computer that night, she decides that Claire is now "in" the Pretty Committee.

Cast

Production

Filming began in February 2008 in Rhode Island and ended in March 2008. [1]

Reception

Common Sense Media gave the film three stars, praising the acting while calling it "materialistic". [2]

Soundtrack

The Clique
Soundtrack album by
various artists
ReleasedNovember 11, 2008 (2008-11-11)
Length41:58
Label Razor & Tie

The accompanying soundtrack album was released on November 11, 2008, by Razor & Tie. [3]

Track listing
No.TitlePerformer(s)Length
1."Here with Me Now" (Theme from The Clique) Clique Girlz 3:11
2."Break It Down"Free & Easy3:20
3."Ur Perfect"Juliet Shatkin3:38
4."Find My Place" Samantha Boscarino 2:50
5."Go"Rebecca Jones3:19
6."Ayo Ayo"Chris Classic2:17
7."Look but Don't Touch"Juliet Shatkin3:07
8."Get Up and Go"Alana D3:21
9."Commit Me"Alana D2:38
10."So Dangerous"Alana D2:58
11."Get Ur Good Time On"The DeeKompressors2:55
12."That Girl"The DeeKompressors2:44
13."Hypnotique"Free & Easy3:17
14."What U Say"The DeeKompressors2:23
Total length:41:58

Songs that are not included on the soundtrack album:

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References

  1. 1 2 "Exclusive: On 'The Clique' Set With Tyra Banks!". Entertainment Tonight . February 29, 2008. Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved September 8, 2008.
  2. "Review: The Clique". Common Sense Media . Retrieved July 9, 2013.
  3. "The Clique (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music . Retrieved April 27, 2020.