RECENTLY, I CAME to the conclusion that I enjoy really bad chick flicks. “Freaky Friday,” “10 Things I Hate about You,” “A Cinderella Story,” and many more.

Thus, it was no surprise to me when I absolutely loved the most recent, low-quality, romantic comedy “Sydney White.” Directed by Joe Nussbaum and starring Amanda Bynes, this modern day version of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” takes place on a college campus ruled by the Greek system.

When Sydney is denied entrance into her mother’s old sorority, she moves into The Vortex, a run-down old house for the “nerds.”

Now, with seven odd roommates (the dwarves), the No. 1 spot on the school’s hot list (the magic mirror), and romantic advances from the hottest guy on campus (the prince), Sydney White vows to take down the evil witch who runs the school.

The plot, though very contrived, is nevertheless entertaining. Sydney’s roommates — each a different caricature of the original seven dwarves (Sleepy, Happy, Grumpy, Bashful, Sneezy, Dopey, and Doc) — are especially funny and endearing.

From Terrence’s (Jeremy Howard) crazy academic endeavors to George’s (Arnie Pantoja) struggle with knot-tying, these seven dorks provide much needed comic relief to a movie that might otherwise have taken itself too seriously.

Amanda Bynes fails to stray from her average performance. Just like in “She’s the Man,” another horrid movie that I loved, Bynes is great at being awkward and mediocre at being serious.

While her uncomfortable encounters with Prince Charming, Tyler Prince played by Matt Long, are very funny, her larger message about the flaw in the Greek system and the oligarchy that rules the school falls flat.

Also, you can’t help but sit there and question the idea that a freshman at college could really be that well known and well liked, merely by virtue of being good-looking and a bit different.

However, for Bynes’ fans, there is little to disappoint. She is cute, funny, and likeable. And she looks a lot hotter in here than in "She’s the Man."

In the end, this is yet another movie that one can enjoy and appreciate, but definitely not love. By virtue of its comedy, its romance, and its hot men, “Sydney White” manages to fit the formula of the average romantic comedy; it gives the audience a few laughs, a few cringes, and a few collective aaawwwws.

It works as a form of fun, decent entertainment without killing too many brain cells.

"SYDNEY WHITE" AT A GLANCE

• Starring: Amanda Bynes, Sara Paxton, Matt Long, Jack Carpenter, Jeremy Howard
• Directed by: Joe Nussbaum
• Written by: Chad Creasey
• Genre: Comedy
• Rated: PG-13 for language, sexual humor
• Runtime: 90 minutes
• Summary: A retelling of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" transplanted to a present-day college campus. Heroine Sydney White must deal with the challenges of her freshman year amidst the social nightmare of the Greek system.
• Now showing: GKC Beverly 18, Goodrich Savoy 16
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