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List Price: $19.98 | | Label: Universal Studios
Salesrank: 22844
Released: January 22, 2008 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
America's sweetheart Amanda Bynes stars in the fun comedy Sydney White! When tomboy Sydney (Bynes) is banished from the most popular sorority on campus, she is taken in by seven socially challenged but endearing guys. With the help of her new friends, Sydney stands up for outcasts everywhere and takes on the reigning campus queen in a popularity showdown! But can she succeed and also win the heart of gorgeous frat guy Tyler Prince? You'll love this hilarious and sweet age-old story with a charming modern-day twist!
Description of Sydney White (Full Screen Edition):
Entering College is a time of great transition, but Sydney White (Amanda Bynes) is secure in her plan to follow in her late-mother's footsteps and pledge Kappa Phi Nu sorority when she arrives at Southern Atlantic University. Raised by a plumber father and a host of other construction workers, the comic book collection toting Sydney is definitely her own unique person and has some decidedly tomboy tendencies that contrast starkly with the ditzy, superficial girls she meets at her first sorority function. Sorority leader and student council president Rachel (Sara Paxton) takes an instant dislike to Sydney and vows to make her rushing experience intolerable. Only Tyler (Mat Long), a member of one of the campus fraternities, seems to see and appreciate the real Sydney. After weeks of hazing abuse, Rachel declares Sydney unfit to join the sorority and a despondent Sydney joins seven misfit boys in a soon-to-be-condemned house on Greek Row known as the Vortex. Fueled by t! he desire for revenge and a newly discovered sense of respect and belonging thanks to her new roommates, Sydney decides to fight back against the snobbery of the Greek elite and champion the rights of all misfits on campus by running against Rachel for Student Council President. By rallying the support of interest groups and misfits campus-wide, it appears that Sydney might just have a chance of winning. This film begins with an almost gag-inducing portrayal of sorority snobbery at its worst and soon gives way to a hysterically comic look at the under-representation of the masses in collegiate society. The satirical parallel to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is heavy (this is the story of "Sydney White and the Seven Dorks" complete with Sneezy, Sleepy, and Doc) and the portrayal of interest groups on college campuses is farcical to the extreme. All in all, Sydney White is hysterically funny and surprisingly appealing to audiences of both genders and a wide ag! e range. Rated PG-13 for some language, sexual humor, and part! ying. -- Tami Horiuchi
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Amanda Bynes and the Seven Dorks... 
2009-10-19 - I have this huge crush on Amanda Bynes. I don't know what it is, but she just really, really sits right with me. She is so the girl I would want to date if I were in college. She's funny, charming, socially retarded but in a way that makes her endearing and lovable; and she is really, really attractive. Even though her movies are pure camp delightfulness wrapped up in cliché ridden bows, I devour all of them and would watch any of them any amount of times (I've seen `What a Girl Wants' like ten times thanks to cable television).
I just love her and her cheesy teen movie gloriousness.
`Sydney White' is one of her latest, a modern retelling of `Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'. Sydney White is going to college, where she doesn't quite fit in but where she is instantly liked; by MOST. Rachel, student council president and resident `it' girl, loathes Sydney (jealous). She attempts to destroy her socially and forces her into the arms (or house) or seven dorks. When she realizes that their home is being condemned in order to provide space for one of Queen Rachel's projects, Sydney decides to fight her for Student Council Presidency, taking a stand for all the ignored souls on campus.
With numerous references to the cartoon, `Sydney White' has a fun and fresh style about it that is comfortable in its familiarity.
The acting is just what you might expect from this type of film. Bynes is her spunky adorable self. Sara Paxton is believable as the snotty rich girl, although her `fairness' is debatable (NOT attractive as far as I'm concerned). Matt Long is your token heartthrob, and he works, but he's nothing extraordinary. Crystal Hunt is hilarious as Dinky, and the seven dorks are all effective, especially Jack Carpenter, who adds a layer of warmth to Lenny.
It is generic, yes, and totally predictable (aren't ALL of these movies), but it's fun and charming and entertaining and totally watchable. If you are a fan of brainless teen flicks then check this one out.
Cute average chick flick 
2009-09-13 - I would give this film 3 1/2 stars if I could because it was cute, funny and worth a watch. I watched this with about 9 other girls who were all in their 20's and we all enjoyed it, and enjoyed making fun of it as well. It is def a cliche chick flick, but most of them are I suppose.
Amanda Bynes is always fun in these sorts of films and this modern remake of Snow White is quite cute.
Cute movie! 
2009-07-21 - This movie is so cute! It's definitely not a huge blockbuster romance like "The Notebook" but it's a cute story and I love Amanda Bynes!
Cute!
2009-03-29 - This is definitely a chick flick and one of those movies thats been done before, but it is still a great one. If you love Amanda Bynes (which I do) than you will enjoy this cute movie. It has a predictable plot, but still very adorable!
Bynes Becomes Snow White
2009-03-25 - Amanda Bynes and Sara Paxton lock horns in "Sydney White," an updated teen/young adult version of the classic fairy tale, "Snow White." In this version, tomboy Sydney heads off to college to follow in her mother's footsteps. Part of that plan includes pledging her mother's sorority. Whenever the head of that sorority (and student president) Rachel Witchburn (Paxton) happens to see Sydney talking to her ex-boyfriend, Tyler (Matt Long), she develops an immediate dislike of her.
Rachel decides to make the sorority rush a complete pain for Sydney in the hopes that she'll back out and to push her away from Tyler. Eventually, Rachel publicly humiliates Sydney and the tomboy finds her way to the Vortex, a home for collegiate outcasts.
From Sneezy to Grumpy, the seven outcasts that befriend Sydney have the seven dwarfs covered. They agree to help Sydney take on the Greek system and Rachel and bring equality among the various groups on campus.
Although "Sydney White" is a very funny and enjoyable film, it never really separates itself from every other outcast film that's hit the screen. The film is very reminiscent of "Revenge of the Nerds." There's plenty of hokey humor, a tad bit of PG-13 sexual humor and some unexpected romance as well.
The cast is likeable. Especially funny are Jeremy Howard and Adam Hendershott. Crystal Hunt turns in a clever performance as Dinky, a fellow pledge that befriends Sydney. John Schneider is also solid as Sydney's father.
Is "Sydney White" a keeper? To a point, yes. It is an enjoyable enough film that most people over the age of thirteen will enjoy it, but I wouldn't suggest you run out and buy it until you've watched it as a rental or on television first.
