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I took my 7 year old sister to see this movie and we both loved it. With Amanda Bynes in the lead role it had her attention and Colin Firth has been a favorite of mine for years since he played Mr Darcy on Pride and Prejudice.

The story, though convenient and perhaps contrite is good clean fun for the younger audience.Amanda Bynes did a great job. I really liked her in this role. Can I tell you how amazing Colin Firth is as Henry Dashwood. I know now why he his my ideal man. Is it ridiculous to have a crush at 27? If so call me ridiculous.

Anyway, we rented it the other night and my 50 year old mother liked it as well. She has declared that it is one we will be purchasing for the collection. It is definitely worth a watch. It will not change your life, but is good clean fun.

What can I say! Amanda Bynes Shines! She's a breath of fresh air in a world where many of the teenagers portrayed on TV and in films seem totally fake, but Amanda glows with originality and a "I'm Not Trying To Be Britney" attitude. Refreshing indeed.

The movie is about a girl named Daphne (Bynes) who knows that she's missing out on an important aspect of her life-- a relationship with the father she's never met. Her offbeat, rocker mother (played by Kelly Preston) isn't sure about letting Daphne go off into the "real world" to find her dad, considering that she was burned a long time ago by him (Well, according to her). But Daphne goes to England anyway, finds him, and tries to be the kind of daughter she thinks he wants, sacrificing her originality.

Colin Firth is really funny and cute in this movie. He always impresses me, especially with his expressionate eyes, which reveal a million different emotions. Awesome supporting cast as well, plus a cutie newcomer named Oliver James, who even sings in the film (and yes, that's really him singing).

Bottom line- Great movie for teen girls and I believe there is room for this movie to stretch to a wider audience besides just teen girls. Definitely check this one out, you won't be sorry.

If you're looking for a quality movie for people of all ages, stop now. But, if you're looking for some family-friendly fun, you've come to the right place.
"What A Girl Wants" focuses on the life of quirky NYC teenager Daphne, played by Amanda Bynes. Her job as a waitress at weddings (with her mother alongside her, playing in a wedding band) has left her longing to meet her father, whom she knows very little about. Daphne looks him up on the net and flies to England to meet him, but is distressed to discover that he knows nothing about her and has his own busy life. While trying to find out about her father, though, Daphne discovers she has a lot to learn about herself.
In short, the movie is good, clean fun. It's cute, but pointless. Fans of Bynes are guarenteed to fall in love with the film, as will pre-teen girls. They're also likely to fall for Oliver James, who is very studly as Daphne's love interest; but, if he's not your type, Colin Firth as Daphne's caring-but-emotionally-confused father is dashing, as always. Bynes does a great job, too, adding comedy to this sticky-sweet film and keeping it from being tooo melodramatic and soap opera-ish.
Overall, "What A Girl Wants" delivers. That is, if you're looking for a popcorn-and-gummy-bears-slumber-party-chick-flick.