The Clique (film)

The Clique
The Clique
Soundtrack album by various artists
Released	November 11, 2008
Length	41:58
Label	Razor & Tie

The Clique
The Clique
	DVD cover
Directed by	Michael Lembeck
Screenplay by	Liz Tigelaar
Based on	The Clique; by Lisi Harrison
Produced by	Leslie Morgenstein; Bob Levy;
Starring	Elizabeth McLaughlin; Ellen Marlow;
Cinematography	Michael Weaver
Edited by	David Finfer
Music by	George S. Clinton
Production; companies	Warner Premiere; Alloy Entertainment; Bankable Productions;
Distributed by	Warner Home Video
Release date	November 11, 2008;
Running time	88 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

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.

Plot[edit]

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[edit]

Ellen Marlow as Claire Lyons
Elizabeth McLaughlin as Massie Block
Bridgit Mendler as Kristen Gregory
Samantha Boscarino as Alicia Rivera
Sophie Anna Everhard as Dylan Marvil
Vanessa Marano as Layne Abeley
Keli Price as Chris Abeley
Dylan Minnette as Todd Lyons
Elizabeth Keifer as Judi Lyons
David Chisum as William Block
Julie Lauren as Kendra Block
Boris McGiver as Isaac
Angel Desai as Nurse Adele
Elizabeth Gillies as Shelby Wexler
Neal Matarazzo as Jay Lyons
Camila Vignaud as Fawn

Production[edit]

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

Reception[edit]

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

Soundtrack[edit]

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

Track listing

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

Songs that are not included on the soundtrack album:

"Heaven on Earth" by Free & Easy
"My Own Band" by Mellow Dee
"What You Say" by Mellow Dee
"Psycho 4 U" by CanDee Land
"String Quartet No. 18" by Franz Schubert

References[edit]

^ ^a ^b "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.
^ "Review: The Clique". Common Sense Media. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
^ "The Clique (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. Retrieved April 27, 2020.

External links[edit]

[tyra-1] "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.

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