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Pretty tomboy Kim Matthews (Felicity Jones) used to be a champion skateboarder--but now she's stuck in a dead end job trying to support her dad. Opportunity comes knocking in the form of a catering job in the one of the most exclusive chalets in the Alps. At first, Kim's baffled by this bizarre new world of posh people, champagne and skiing--but then she discovers snowboarding, and the chance to win some much-needed prize money at the big end-of-season competition. But before she can become a champion again, Kim's going to have to dig deep to overcome her fears. Hard enough, without the complicating factor of Jonny (Gossip Girl's Ed Westwick)--her handsome though spoken for boss...
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Kim (Felicity Jones) is a 19 year old ex-skateboarder, working in a burger bar for a living. When she stumbles into a chalet girl job, she’s completely out of her depth, both on the snow - she can’t even ski - and with the Madsen family, her uber-posh employers and their ultra-cool son Jonny (Ed Westwick). Desperate to fit in, Kim dusts off an old snowboard and takes to the slopes. Unleashing her talents, she enters the resort’s pro-boarding competition. As she and Jonny grow closer and the finals draw nearer, Kim could have the world at her feet - but can she overcome the obstacles and odds to triumph? A feel-good comedy with a big heart and an even bigger supporting cast, including Tamsin Egerton, Sophia Bush, Bill Bailey, Brooke Shields and Bill Nighy.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I loved this film. It is quirky, light and a lot of fun. Yes, you can predict what is going to happen as you watch but the cast really deliver and turn `Chalet Girl' into a movie for everyone. The backdrop and scenery in The Alps is stunning as Kim (Felicity Jones) leaves behind the drudgery of working in a burger bar in England to take up a job as a chalet girl in a top ski resort, working for a rich family & in situ for whenever they decide to come and stay. Kim needs the money to help support her grieving father, who seems to be housebound and with no energy or drive following the tragic death of his wife (Kim's mother). Kim has to settle in amongst the posh set, but she is a girl with attitude who can easily fight her corner. Kim is a former skateboarding champion and takes to snowboarding as a natural, and is enticed by a competition with large cash prize for the winner. To triumph, Kim needs to somehow overcome the devastating impact of the death of her mother + a seemingly complicated relationship with the son(Ed Westwick) of the wealthy family who employ her. I really recommend this film; in particular Felicity Jones & Bill Nighy are excellent, but all the cast are good. Keep watching as the credits roll as the cast have a lot of fun lip synching along to Kim Wilde's `Chequered Love'.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Excellent film! A new, slightly more grown-up version of Wild Child. Bill Nighy and Bill Bailey pop up and add a delightful sprinkle of British wit. Fans of Gossip Girl will notice 'Chuck Bass' appearing as the love interest, and I actually started to fall in love with him myself, despite not warming to his character in the American drama series.
A must for girls everywhere, and it's a similar style to the rom-coms men do actually like (About a Boy and Love Actually), although they'd never admit it.
I shall definitely be buying this, as I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think it's even better than St Trinians and Wild Child.
A must for girls everywhere, and it's a similar style to the rom-coms men do actually like (About a Boy and Love Actually), although they'd never admit it.
I shall definitely be buying this, as I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think it's even better than St Trinians and Wild Child.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I really enjoyed this film! It has been a while since I have enjoyed a predictable romcom so much, but Chalet Girl gets it spot on! Felicity Jones is a delight- as an English girl myself, I remember her from the Worst Witch- so it's lovely to see her all grown up, and demonstrating that she has some serious acting chops! I shall definitely watch her from now on, so look forward to watching her in the upcoming (alternative?) romcom, Like Crazy. The standout moment for her was the hot tub bit-was laughing my head off the first time I saw it and still funny in subsequent viewings. Ed Westwick was awesome! But then, I may be bias, as I have always been a fan of his Chuck Bass portrayal, in fact it is mainly due to him and the intense chemistry between him and Blair that has kept me watching Gossip Girl! But enough of this digression. The main reason I enjoyed his character Johnny in this film, is because it was lovely seeing him play a genuinely nice character! He is definitely on my list of fave young English actors to watch, in fact he probably tops it, and I'm from the generation that loves all of the main leads in the Harry Potter Series, and enjoyed the Twilight saga (though the last film not so much!) Also, Ed does amazing accents- and he's my age! Great bit from him is where he gets hit in the crotch- his facial expression is priceless! Anyhow, enough of this rant! It's really enjoyable, I'm gutted I didn't watch it in the cinema- could not find anyone to go with me! Plus Tamsin's also very good! My only gripe is that Sophia Bush is too good for the role she plays- having been a massive fan of OTH since its origins in 2003! She is awesome as Brooke- so I was disappointed seeing her play this weak supporting role, although she does do a good job! Especially the bit where she breaks her legs! So don't hesitate in buying this- I really enjoyed it- and have watched it quite a bit now!
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One of my favourites!!
Love this film so much! I am not going to spoil it by telling you about it so you have got to get this DVD.
Published 28 days ago by Abi
Brilliant Film!!!!
A brilliant film! Funny! Great cast such as Brooke Shields, Bill Nighy and Sophia Bush. Very enjoyable, original and I would definitely recommend it.
Published 2 months ago by g.g.w
Really enjoyed this
I bought this on a whim, I had seen it advertised at the cinema and as a lover of all things ski and snow thought it looked fun but had no real expectations. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Andrew Phillips
Don't expect too much from it.
I've never written a negative review before. People who write lots of negative reviews must be a very poor judge of what they like. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Boddicker
Wonderful!
What a fun, light hearted film. The whole family has watched it about 10 times in a week. It's right up there with the Princess Bride for sheer delight. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs J
Snowboarding
Watched this on tv and had to buy it. Good characters funny and sad. A feel good film and one I will be watching many times. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Owl
it's ok
Watched this with my teenage girls . I hated it thought it was so predictable. The girls really enjoyed it though I am getting older and more critical and can't seem to like things... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sue Carter
Teenage valium
My 14 year old daughter loves it - she watched it 5 times in the first week-end! "What's not amazing about it?" she says
Published 4 months ago by D. I. Oddie
Chalet Girl DVD
Bought this for my 11 year old girl, and have to say that I rather enjoyed it too. Usually these story lines (romance) end up being repetative and boring, but I found it somehow... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rex
Amazing! I loved it!
I brought this after friends had recomended it, I wasn't sure what to expect.. The cover doesn't look too impressive but the film its self is simply amazing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Alice
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