Sugar & Spice is a 2001 teen comedy film directed by Francine McDougall and starring Marley Shelton, Mena Suvari, James Marsden, and Rachel Blanchard. The film follows a group of high school cheerleaders, known as the A-Squad, who find themselves in a tough spot when one of their own members, Diane Weston (played by Marley Shelton), becomes pregnant by her football player boyfriend, Jack Bartlett (played by James Marsden).
Desperate to help their friend, the A-Squad comes up with a daring plan to rob a bank, in order to provide for Diane and her unborn child. With their cheerleading skills and expertise in teamwork, the girls set out to execute the heist, while also dealing with the challenges of high school life, romance, and friendship.
Along the way, the A-Squad faces obstacles and tensions, as some members begin to question the morality of their actions and others struggle to keep their personal lives and secrets under wraps. Yet, despite their differences, the girls come together in the end, learning valuable lessons about loyalty, sacrifice, and the true meaning of girl power.
Sugar & Spice received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its witty humor and energetic performances, while others criticized its lack of depth and reliance on stereotypes. However, the film has gained a cult following over the years, thanks to its catchy cheerleading routines, quotable one-liners, and its portrayal of female empowerment in a typically male-dominated genre.