Sydney White
Sydney White

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Sydney White

2007
Movie
108 min
English

College freshman Sydney White arrives at Southern Atlantic University, determined to pledge her late mother's sorority. Unfortunately, she finds that the sisterhood has changed since her parent's day. Banished to a condemned house, Sydney joins forces with seven outcasts to take over the student government and win equal rights for nerd and noted alike.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users70%
Director: Joe NussbaumGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A college freshman, Sydney White, from a family of plumbers, finds herself ostracized by the popular girls at her new university. She falls in with a group of seven outcast male students known as the 'Seven Dwarfs.' Together, they navigate the challenges of Greek life and try to expose the corruption within the university's system.

Critical Reception

Sydney White received mixed reviews from critics, who found the premise familiar but praised Amanda Bynes's performance. Audiences, particularly younger viewers, generally responded positively to the lighthearted humor and modern take on the Snow White fairy tale.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Amanda Bynes's energetic and charming performance.

  • Criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on teen comedy tropes.

  • Seen as a fun, albeit formulaic, modern adaptation of a classic fairy tale.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate enjoyment of the film's humor, Amanda Bynes's star power, and its Cinderella-esque storyline, though some found it to be a bit predictable.

Fun Fact

The film is a modern retelling of the Snow White fairy tale, with Sydney White representing Snow White, the seven sorority sisters representing the Evil Queen and her stepsisters, and the seven male outcasts representing the Seven Dwarfs.

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2 reviews
Alunauwie

Alunauwie

Sydney White reimagines the Snow White tale in a fun, college setting with modern twists, relatable characters, and a light, feel-good storyline. Though some plot points lack logic and depth, strong performances and a charming narrative mak...

Kamurai

Kamurai

Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. A modern day re-telling of Snow White. Not an easy task to get a modern ensemble cast to be significant, but they do a good job for the characters being mostly socially awkward so...

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