Tall Girl 2
With notably better production standards and a more assured performance from Ava Michelle, who has developed into the role of Jodi Kreyman with authentic on-screen presence, Tall Girl 2 develops upon its predecessor. As Jodi gets the lead role in her school's musical production of Bye Bye Birdie , the sequel deftly broadens its focus beyond the original's sole fixation with height to explore her issues with anxiety and imposter syndrome . The film deserves praise for trying to address mental health issues within its glossy framework, and the musical portions are surprisingly well-executed for a teen comedy on Netflix. The supporting cast, particularly Griffin Gluck's sweetly devoted Dunkleman and Anjelika Washington 's scene-stealing Fareeda, provide welcome warmth and humor that elevate the material beyond its formulaic constraints. The costume design also shines, using Jodi's height as an asset for striking fashion moments rather than treating it as something ...
