Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Good 4 U’ Music Video Channels Classic Heroine Power
In Olivia Rodrigo’s latest music video, “Good 4 U,” the 18-year-old pop sensation harnesses the epic female powers of Jennifer’s Body, The Princess Diaries, and the 1999 Japanese horror film Audition.
Olivia Rodrigo is no stranger to stardom ever since her smash debut single “Driver’s License” and proves to herself, fans, and critics that she isn’t a one-hit-wonder and is here to stay. Her latest single, “Good 4 U,” is the third snippet following her EP’s “Driver’s License” and “Deja Vu” in anticipation of her upcoming debut album, Sour, which was released May 21. The music video released for “Good 4 U” and within minutes of uploading was #1 on YouTube.
good 4 u by olivia rodrigo | the princess diaries (2001) | jennifer’s body (2009) | audition (1999) pic.twitter.com/IJRng13QDM
— good 4 ro (@traitorvinyl) May 14, 2021
“Good 4 U” sounds like a track that Lindsay Lohan’s band would play in the Freaky Friday cinematic universe, which is to say a perfect song.
— Paul McCallion (@OrangePaulp) May 14, 2021
Rodrigo’s throwback-inspired music video for “Good 4 U” serves as an homage to the 2009 film Jennifer’s Body, the 2001 film The Princess Diaries, and the 1999 Japanese horror film Audition. The music video spotlights Audition, featuring Rodrigo, is fashioning an ensemble closely related to the film. Additionally, Rodrigo is seen sporting a remarkably similar cheerleading outfit seen in The Princess Diaries. In the conclusion of the throwback homage, Rodrigo exuberates the iconic Jennifer’s Body scene exiting the dark, murky waters ceasing her exit and closing of the video.
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— sude ! good4u (@SANFRUNCISCO) May 14, 2021
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Fans on Twitter were quick to notice the drastic change of tone between Olivia’s first release, “Driver’s License,” compared to “Good 4 U.” Her first release, “Driver’s License,” is the emotional and devastating stage of a break-up, followed by her second single, “Deja Vu,” highlighting the jealousy/reasoning phase of breakup recovery. Which ultimately leads to the final step: anger and moving on to bigger and better things.
You can watch Olivia Rodrigo’s music video for “Good 4 U” here.
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