I got this movie via one of those Mill Creek Entertainment DVD packs that came with three other movies. I decided to watch the movie because I wanted to see what a modern day Mexican comedy was like. After watching it, I have no desire to watch any other offerings from that particular genre. There are many problems with the movie, but what I objected to most of all was the sorry script. Its story is pretty formula and stretched out past the breaking point. Actually, that might have not been so bad had there been plenty of funny gags along the way, but that's not the case. For one thing, the movie comes off more like a somewhat lighthearted drama than a comedy, and when the movie DOES try to be funny, the gags are lame and obvious. It doesn't help that the central character is quite obnoxious, so there's nothing funny about her. Also, I feel I should mention that if it weren't for the occasional uses of nudity and foul language, I would have sworn that this was a made for television effort instead of a feature film; the movie's low budget is painfully evident throughout. The best I can say for the movie is that it isn't as bad as most of the movies coming from my country (Canada).

Niñas Mal is not a movie is a bad episode of a cheesy badly conceived soap opera. The acting is not a bit better of that in soap operas, I guess the writer and director has seen too many Mexican soap operas and can't conceive anything remotely different. Give it up, go back to your soap operas so that you have an audience to please. Stop waisting our time and money and giving a bad name to the once respectable Mexican film industry. It is NOT an OK or good movie, it's a mediocre soap opera!

Adela is a rebellious teenager with the attitude that she is right and everyone else is wrong. She needs to be the center of attention and she'll act stupid to make it so. With her attitude she gets sent to charm school.There she meets the typical characters in today's cinema; the nerd, the clumsy one, the stepford housewife and the sexual minority. Things happen and in the end Adela "learns her lesson" so to speak. The plot tries to carry a deeper meaning to the state Adela is in, but utterly fails to deliver (at least I didn't buy it). So what you are left with is superficial interaction within the same stereotypes you've seen in a million movies before. Plus the director seems to have a breast fixation, Adela flashes her boobies a few times too many, at least I can't see that they are relevant to the story.So the film is OK, but if you are like me and don't like to watch a teenager pissing people off and making a behavioral U-turn in an instant, which I found very unbelievable, think twice before watching.

Against my will I went to the theaters to watch "Niñas Mal". You know, sometimes we guys gotta please our girlfriends. I expected a clichèd chick flick influenced by modern problems of teenagers. To my surprise, I actually ended up liking it.The movie is fast paced filled with fun scenes and the occasional romantic and gratuitous nudity. So there's something for everyone. I mean, this movie should be watched for 3 reasons:1) If you are a guy and want to see Martha Higareda naked several times. Yes, she goes topless in at least 4 scenes including a brief sex scene. 2) If you are a girl and want to have fun with your friends. 3) If you are in the mood for watching a mindless but entertaining movie. You know, the kind of movie that invites you to leave your brain at home. There are many clichès, specially on the characters. The only common denominator of the four lead actresses is their high social status and their so believed "perfect life". But we have the rebel, sexy, sassy girl with an attitude (Higareda), the lesbian cute rocker chick (Sariañana), the intellectual but sexy and strong girl (Sodi), the spoiled, cocky bitch (Adama), and the dumb but noble virgin (Aura). Each character has a colorful personality and their personality is likable. Expect fresh performances specially from Higareda and Sodi. Both girls will be very important in a near future. My only problem with Higareda is that she gets naked with the minimal provocation. I mean, she's hot sexy and everything but her nude scenes are not necessary and do not add anything special to the story. Sariñana delivers a fine performance but her father's intention to promote her music career is way too obvious. She's talented and that's what saves her from criticism. Salvador Sànchez also demonstrates why he's a versatile, serious actor. I like his work. Blanca Guerra steals the show with her performance. The woman is truly an amazing actress. Sànchez Navarro, Victor Gonzàlez, and the rest of the cast do what they have to do correctly.The direction is really good for being a movie oriented specific for a young audience. The score is also pretty good and fits perfect with the movie's tone. To be honest, some situations are far from reality specially in Mexican society. For example, the Institution is extremely clichèd and does not even exists. Then, the friendship between all the girls is pure plastic to my eyes. But I understand it's only a movie that tries to entertain at all costs. Overall, this is a fun movie that will not change your life but surely will make you have a good time. Recommended only if you are in the mood for light entertainment. Otherwise, you will get really annoyed.