College Girl and I went to see this movie last night. The theater was fairly full. There were a few guys, mostly girls. A few young teens, more were older.
There was actually a smattering of applause at the end of the movie. Imagine that. And as CG said, none of the guys booed.
It's basically a cute movie. We overheard many comments like this on the way out. Even the few moms who were there with younger girls expressed surprise at how well they liked it. (It's not a movie particularly for young children. You should check it out first.)
It's a modern take on Snow White. The 7 nerds could have been seriously annoying, but they don't take it that far. For every nerd there is a silver lining, which is sometimes true to life too when nerds grow up.
Yes, parts aren't true to sorority life, that they've taken to the point of parody, but it's not gross out comedy with the exception of one nerd with sinus problems. And it's predictable in some ways and could have been better in others, but overall it was empowering, to know you can stand up to bullying.
Amanda Bynes has a lovely sense of comedic timing and an expressive face. She is fun to watch.
Sara Paxton plays the sorority girl you love to hate -- the part she played well, as a high school student, in Sleepover
It sure beats slasher and gross out movies.
Karin
Originally posted 2007-09-22 07:51:25.
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