DVD for chicks only

by Lisa Roney, contributing writer

The DVD for “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” is so annoyingly cute that it’s almost nauseating, but wow, did I love it! It’s the ultimate chick flick, and everything included on this disc screams it.

Eight additional scenes are featured, all of which are under 20 seconds in length and not at all vital to the film’s plot advancement.

“Fun on the Set” is an adorable look at the cast. All four girls are interviewed (Amber Tamblyn, TV’s “Joan of Arcadia,” Alexis Bledel, TV’s “Gilmore Girls,” America Ferrera, “Lords of Dogtown,” and newcomer Blake Lively), and of course, all tell how they really did become friends when the cameras weren’t rolling. Usually a statement like this would make me roll my eyes, but four girls couldn’t have such good chemistry on camera without having good chemistry off camera. Bloopers are scattered throughout the feature to spice up an otherwise stereotypical making-of featurette. 

The “Suckumentary” is the finished product of the documentary that Tibby (played by Tamblyn) was working on throughout the film. It’s a perfect reflection of Tamblyn’s character, and some of the shots used in the documentary look like they were the ones that Tamblyn actually filmed with her video camera during the film, which made it much more realistic than if they had been done by the crew.

“Sisters, Secrets and the Traveling Pants” is a refreshing take on the vital DVD audio commentary. It actually shows the stars in a beautiful setting watching the movie. The best part is that the entire movie isn’t shown; certain scenes are showcased and you actually get to see the actresses’ reactions and discussions. 

The film itself is a wonderful, accurate depiction of teenage girls and their summer of discoveries, passions and heartbreaks. All four girls are beautiful, amazing actresses who are able to make us laugh one minute and cry the next.

Like I said, it’s the exact definition of “chick flick,” but still, it’s a darn good movie.