Ten-year-old Lizzy McGuire believers will love this near rip-off of the Disney confection that launched Hilary Duff’s musical career. That’s because "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen" contains all the same elements—right down to the music video ending—of that popular angst-ridden girls’ flick.

Loaded with all the things preteen girls love, "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen" is the perfect movie for a carload of young girls to pile into. Forget the family—they just won’t get it. This one’s about major crushes, the perfect outfit and the bitchy leader of her school’s "cool" group. You can almost hear the audience giggling and gasping with knowing empathy.

When their beloved Sidarthur announces their final concert and ultimate breakup, the duo scrambles to get tickets. Naturally, creepy Carla is already going first class and rubs their noses in this bit of news. The finale involves a comeuppance for Carla and lessons about friendship and trust for Lola and Ella. Laudable values perkily packaged by those squeaky-clean Disney folks.

The hidden treasure in this preteen treat is the performance by Carol Kane as the nerdy drama teacher who directs the school play "Eliza Rocks"—a modern-day "My Fair Lady." Nearly unrecognizable in her billowy flowered dress, thick glasses and austere nun-like shoes, Kane is hilarious as the harried helmsman of the amateur production. Preteens will not realize that this talented actress was also incognito in such classics as "Scrooged" and "The Princess Bride," and a standout in countless other films. Her presence in "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen" adds a touch of class to this endearing tale.