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Sydney White (2007)

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Reviews Counted:78

Fresh:30

Rotten:48

Average Rating:5/10

Consensus: Amanda Bynes is charming, but Sydney White is a poorly adapted take on Snow White, relying on tired ethnic stereotypes laughs.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for some language, sexual humor and partying.

Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Sep 21, 2007 Wide

Box Office: $11,702,090

Synopsis: This likable film from director Joe Nussbaum (SLEEPOVER, AMERICAN PIE PRESENTS: THE NAKED MILE) revives the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Sydney White (Amanda Bynes) has dreamed of... This likable film from director Joe Nussbaum (SLEEPOVER, AMERICAN PIE PRESENTS: THE NAKED MILE) revives the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Sydney White (Amanda Bynes) has dreamed of following in her mother's footsteps and being a Kappa Phi Nu sister since she was a little girl. Now a freshman at Southern Atlantic University, this pledge isn't your typical sorority girl. Raised by her widower father (John Schneider) since she was nine, Sydney is more comfortable wielding a power drill than she is power shopping. Unfortunately, this doesn't sit well with the sorority and student body president, Rachel Witchburn (Sara Paxton)--especially when campus stud Tyler Prince (Matt Long) appears smitten with Sydney. Soon, Sydney finds herself living in the "Vortex," a makeshift haven on Greek Row for seven misfit male students. A "dork" at heart herself, Sydney decides to empower her housemates and all the disenfranchised students at the university and take the school back from the fraternities and sororities. Each of Sydney's housemates exhibits a trait of the seven dwarves (Sleepy, Sneezy, Bashful, Doc, Happy, Grumpy, Dopey) and is dorky yet endearing in his own way. Used to being outsiders, Sydney's housemates are invigorated by their new cool, cute friend who genuinely likes them. The ultimate message is that everybody houses an inner dork, and deep down, everyone just wants to feel accepted and appreciated. Bynes's feisty Sydney is refreshing in a world of cookie-cutter girl characters, Paxton is spot-on as witchy campus queen Rachel, and Long is appealing as the campus dreamboat. [More]

Starring: Amanda Bynes, Sara Paxton, Matt Long, Jack Carpenter

Starring: Amanda Bynes, Sara Paxton, Matt Long, Jack Carpenter, Jeremy Howard, John Schneider, Chris Carberg, Jack Carpenter, Arnie Pantoja, Libby Mintz

Director: Joe Nussbaum

Director: Joe Nussbaum
Screenwriter: Chad Gomez Creasey
Producer: James G. Robinson, David Robinson, Clifford Werber
Composer: Deborah Lurie
Studio: Universal Pictures

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Jun 21, 2009

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Snap Case
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French
  • Subtitles - English (SDH), French, Spanish - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Bloopers: Gag Reel
  • Trailers: Theatrical Trailer

Featurette:

  • 1. WELCOME TO THE VORTEX
  • 2. THE SKOOZE
  • 3. SYDNEY WHITE AND HER PRINCE
  • 4. KAPPA'S FOREVER
  • 5. THE ORIGINAL DORK: RUBIX CUBE
  • 6. MEE THE 7 DORKS
 
 
 
 

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Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
09/19/08
Empire Magazine

...Sydney White's astounding lack of positive attributes cements its place as an utterly worthless endeavor.

Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
05/06/08
David Nusair
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

Sydney helps a group of geeks with the most mundane tasks, such as tying shoes, and waking up and there isn't one ounce of believability in the journey.

Full Review Source: The Scorecard Review | comment Comment
03/03/08
Jeff Bayer
Jeff Bayer
The Scorecard Review

This surprisingly clever coed reworking of Snow White does for dorks what Revenge of the Nerds did for, well, you know.

Full Review Source: I.E. Weekly | comment Comment
02/22/08
Amy Nicholson
Amy Nicholson
I.E. Weekly

rather clever! Bynes is her usual bubbly, entertaining-self

Full Review Source: Moviehole | comment Comment
02/11/08
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
Moviehole

Audiences will identify more with Sydney White's misfit cast than its bland leading lady.

Full Review Source: Washington Times | comment Comment
02/03/08
Christian Toto
Christian Toto
Washington Times
N/R

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Full Review Source: Sydney Morning Herald | comment Comment
02/01/08
Sydney Morning Herald

Strictly for teenage girls, Sydney White is not totally without charms, but is too breathless, too cheesy and far too dorky to leave a favourable impact.

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
01/24/08
Urban Cinefile Critics
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Urban Cinefile

A Grimm prospect for fairytale traditionalists, but breezy enough to stop tweens feeling sleepy.

Full Review Source: Total Film | comment Comment
01/24/08
Total Film

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Full Review Source: Time Out New York | comment Comment
01/18/08
Stephen Garrett
Stephen Garrett
Time Out New York

A decent vehicle for Bynes.

Full Review Source: Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) | comment Comment
11/01/07
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Despite a predictable and formulaic storyline, there are enough genuine laugh-inducing moments... that Sydney White is rarely boring if not exactly fresh or original.

Full Review Source: Spectrum (St. George, Utah) | comment Comment
10/22/07
Bruce Bennett
Bruce Bennett
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)

I look forward to when Bynes graduates to more mature and sophisticated comedy.

Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com | comment Comment
10/21/07
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com
N/R

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Full Review Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch | comment Comment
10/06/07
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

He [Joe Nussbaum] pretty much directs by the numbers.

Full Review Source: Hollywood.com | comment Comment
10/06/07
Kit Bowen
Kit Bowen
Hollywood.com

This is one of those “eh” flicks, entirely mediocre.

Full Review Source: Entertainment Insiders | comment Comment
10/06/07
Eric Lurio
Eric Lurio
Entertainment Insiders

A lot of the acting is in the broad Disney Channel style.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
10/06/07
Walter V. Addiego
Walter V. Addiego
San Francisco Chronicle
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...pretty standard mean-girls stuff, made enjoyable by the deft casting of Bynes...

Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
10/05/07
Jim Lane
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review

Tween star hits college; drinking, hazing ensue.

Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | comment Comment
10/01/07
Betsy Bozdech
Betsy Bozdech
Common Sense Media

A perky and chaste Y.A. update on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Full Review Source: Entertainment Weekly | comment Comment
09/26/07
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
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