...and cross dress because it gets you a hot guy like Duke (Channing Tatum)! 'She's the Man' would do poorly to call itself a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Twelveth Night, because it really would infuriate, as many such modern adaptations of Shakespeare's works have, many Shakespeare appreciators. Instead, it focused on modern slapstick, farce and one actress' ability as its key ingredients to get that magical recipe for a modern comedy.
Amanda Bynes is the woMan supporting this movie and kudos to her for hemming it up all the way. She's not exactly a Hollywood starlet but the best part is that she knows that, and so she relies on the very fact that she is your cute and accessible everyday tom-girl to get her appeal. Smart. She was the pillar holding up this movie, and it helps that she fills a tiny bikini well.
Actually, 5 minutes into the movie and I was contemplating re-writing the script, believing myself capable of a better one. Luckily, the movie starts out low but picks up and really gets going after Bynes dons her mask in Illyria. I would go to school in Illyria just so I can have Vinnie Jones as my Phys Ed teacher. He is amongst the most entertaining British actors and so long as he gets to play himself, the show will have some worth. That said however, he was underplayed severely in this film, to its disadvantage.
The rest of the supporting cast serves mostly for eye candy, and Channing Tatum is high on that list, though James Kirk would come in a close second. For the Female Eye Candy List, Alexandra Brekenridge (break your neck saying her name) really goes all out as the beautiful-but-don't-you-dare-touch-me Monique and Laura Ramsey is sweet and spicy as Olivia. The movie tried to add some quirk with the creation of the Principal-turned-Cafeteria lady-turned gardener. He was clearly meant to smack some whack into the show but he wasn't half endearing or funny or cute enough to pull it off. Good effort though.
Chick flick but not brainrot, 'She's The Man' has got plenty of moments that will get you screeching with shock and laughter.
For when you're bored!
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