This is a lovely – modern ‘fairy tale’ for teens (and those of us who still feel like teens).
Loosely based on Snow White and Mean Girls this chick flick is delightfully watchable. Amanda Bynes plays ‘Sydney’ a like-able tomboy starting her first year of University (or College as the Americans say).
She doesn’t fit in with the petty and shallow sorority girls who soon reject her for being an individual. They embarrass her publicaly, kicking her out of the sorority house – leaving her to move in with 7 likable ‘dorks’. Like Snow White she eventually meets her Prince – the Uni President (Matt Long).
The movie is sweet and easy-going like Bratz last summer. It has a nice story and some good laughs. If you like chick flicks you with enjoy this sweet story.
It’s refreshing to watch a ‘teen’ girls flick with genuine humour and charm. I think this film will have as much appeal as other modernistic ‘fairy tales’ such as A Cinderella Story (Hillary Duff). If you are a girly-girl you will like this chick flick.
Steph’s rating: 7.9/10
