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She's The Man [2006]
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Shakespearean comedy and American high school are a match made in heaven--or Hollywood, at any rate. Somehow the exaggerated emotions and budding hormones of adolescence are perfectly suited to Shakespeare's twisty plots, and She's the Man is a perfect example. Viola (Amanda Bynes, What a Girl Wants) is furious when she learns that her high school, Cornwall, has cut the girl's soccer team--so furious that she takes advantage of her twin brother Sebastian (James Kirk, Final Destination 2) skipping town for a few weeks to take his place at his school, Illyria, so she can join the soccer team there. But her disguise as her brother leads to complications when she falls in love with her soccer-playing roommate and the girl he's in love with falls in love with "Sebastian"... Bynes may not be entirely persuasive as a high school boy, but she's got the charm and sprightliness to make the audience follow her anyway. The clever script walks a fine balance, treating the situation realistically enough to make Viola's efforts matter, but zipping along quickly enough that we don't worry too much about the details. As Duke and Olivia--the other two parts of the love triangle--Channing Tatum and Laura Ramsey combine sex appeal with engaging sweetness; the excellent supporting cast includes David Cross (Arrested Development), Julie Hagerty (Airplane! ), and former British soccer star Vinnie Jones (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels). All in all, a delightful bit of fun. --Bret Fetzer
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Synopsis
In yet another teen-flavoured Shakespeare adaptation, SHE'S THE MAN takes an even lighter approach to TWELFTH NIGHT than the bard himself, but throws a curve ball by mixing its inherent gender-switch romance with a feel-good, 'girl power', sports element. Amanda Bynes (WHAT A GIRL WANTS) is Viola, a high school student who just wants to play soccer, even though her mother (Julie Hagerty) is prepping her for a debutante ball. Just as the girls' soccer team is eliminated from her school, Viola discovers that her brother - also a keen soccer player - is ditching the beginning of the semester to go to London with his band. Disguised as 'manly' as she could possibly be, Viola decides to go in his place and prove that she can make it on the team. However, she doesn't count on falling for the dashing Duke (Channing Tatum, SUPERCROSS), whom she befriends and is forced to reluctantly aid in his wooing of the beautiful and popular, Olivia (Laura Ramsey). Bynes leaps into her role with a broad comic style that works well with this bright, colourful film. The adult roles are handled deftly by Hagerty and Vinnie Jones (SNATCH), as well as David Cross (Arrested Development), who makes the most of his clueless headmaster role with the help of a cavalcade of ridiculous hats.
Hilarious
Review date: 2008-08-22 Rating: 10 out of 10
I usually find that chick flicks disappoint and are not as funny as they promise. Probably because the funniest parts of the film are usually showed in the trailers. However with Shes the man I was pleasantly surprised! Amanda Bynes does a really good job and is full of laughs and is oddly believable as a boy. I would definitely rate this film and it is definitely a film that I can watch over and over again. Much better than Mean girls.
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Reviews
really funny and laid back
Review date: 2008-03-31 Rating: 10 out of 10
i first watched it in the cinema when it first came out, and as soon as it finished, i immediatley couldn't wait to buy it on DVD. Once i bought it i have watched it with friends on numerous friday nights. I could watch over and over agian and i wont get bored. A really nice and funny remake of shakespeare's twelfth night, and has some typical amanda bynes comedy factors which i love. if you love a good laid back rom-com, then this is for you!
Fantastic Film... Buy Now!
Review date: 2008-01-28 Rating: 10 out of 10
This film is great. You should defiantely buy if youre looking for a laugh. Some funny bits in this film. One of the best of the year. Buy Now!
Better than Mean Girls!
Review date: 2007-12-10 Rating: 10 out of 10
My friend had bought a copy of She's the Man and made me watch it with her - I was expecting it to be awful but it was so so funny! It's much funnier and better all round than Mean Girls, which was my old fave.
If you want a laugh buy it now!
A very funny and enjoyable Shakespeare teen remake
Review date: 2007-11-22 Rating: 10 out of 10
When I first saw this movie I didn't have high hopes about what to expect, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that it isn't a boring or ridiculous, meaningless and irritating remake of a classic, but rather a funny and very enjoyable teen movie. The story is loosely based on Shakespeare's Twelth Night, so if you are familiar with the play, then you have an idea about whats going to happen, but what I liked about this movie were the unexpected, surprising turns, and the very funny and laugh out loud way it brought them!
Amanda Bynes is great, and the lead actor is quite the eye candy, and of course all the other supporting characters and actors are great too.
I'm not a teen anymore, I'm 23, but I have seen this movie several times, even with some of my guy friends, and even they liked it.
If you want to spend a rainy afternoon/a cold night after a tiring day with a nice chick flick or just feel the need for some comfort-movie, this one is an excellent choice, you'll soon forget about everything and will just enjoy this light comedy.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Alex Breckenridge
Channing Tatum
Vinnie Jones
Amanda Bynes
Julie Hagerty
Creators:
Amanda Bynes (Primary Contributor)
Channing Tatum (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Entertainment in Video
Manufacturer: Entertainment in Video
EAN: 5017239194054
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2006-07-24
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 105 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2006
Language: English (Original Language)