The film wobbles between send-up and filler.
Satire requires conviction, or at least a unity of focus, and so it is never quite achieved.
Diane captains the cheerleading squad. Boyfriend Jack is the high school football star. Life as teenage parents brings unprecedented difficulties, which the couple faces with relentless optimism. Compared to teen movies that offer little, Sugar and Spice offers a little bit more. This is a film that considers asking questions, then opts for easy fun.