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To some extent, the team behind the revival of St. Trinian’s were on a bit of a hiding to nothing. The old films, contextualised by a far different age, were knockabout, energetic, yet innocent comedies about the antics of a boisterous girls’ school and its inhabitants. Surprisingly though, the remake--again inspired by the Ronald Searle cartoons--manages to sidestep the bulk of the obstacles in its path, and proves itself as a likeable, entertaining comedy.
The plot of St. Trinian’s is as paper-thin as you’d expect, and serves merely as a platform for the anarchic actions of the cast of characters (some hokum about stealing a picture and saving the school). And a mischievous lot they prove to be: while they don’t quite live up to the memories of the generation of St. Trinian’s students before them, the primarily young cast still attack their roles with tremendous, and infectious, gusto.
And leading the cast is Rupert Everett, in an entertaining duel role at St. Trinian’s headmistress Miss Frinton and her brother, Carnaby. Joined by Colin Firth, he’s clearly having a whale of a time, and his casting process a wise decision. It’s great to see the always-wonderful Celia Imrie in there, too.
St Trinian’s, as you’d expect, has plenty of problems, notably a script that relies too much on the charm of its cast to pull it through. But heck, it’s still fun, and a hard film not to enjoy. It won’t win Oscars, but it will put a grin on your face. --Jon Foster
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Mischa Barton, Colin Firth, Jodie Whittaker, Stephen Fry, Rupert EverettDirector: Oliver Parker
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Got this movie for Christmas and have only just got around to watch it. What took me so long? This film is great. St Trinians is brought up to date and into the 21st Century. Sure, the plot line isn't all that deep, but it's juvenile antics from start to finish, with a fantastic soundtrack.
All the actors are perfectly cast, with the biggest surprise for me being Russell Brand, who is a super Flash Harry.
I agree with the reviewer that said the blue ray disc wasn't any better than upscaled ordinary dvd. For this it lost a star. But the film itself - I will be pulling this one out again and again when I want a laugh.
Just Brilliant!
All the actors are perfectly cast, with the biggest surprise for me being Russell Brand, who is a super Flash Harry.
I agree with the reviewer that said the blue ray disc wasn't any better than upscaled ordinary dvd. For this it lost a star. But the film itself - I will be pulling this one out again and again when I want a laugh.
Just Brilliant!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The 2007 version of St Trinians is a hilarious update on the original films featuring a wonderful cast who obviously had a great time making the film. The plot repeats many of the ideas from the originals. The worst school in the country is under threat from a conservative minister. The school is in financial jeopardy, not helped by its headmistress. It is up to the plucky girls to save the day by attempting to rob the National Gallery.
The film is bright, colourful and energetic. Contemporary girl bands have been recruited to perform to soundtrack whilst performer of the calibre of Stephen Fry, Colin Firth and Russell Brand make the film fun to watch. In particular, Firth delights in a series of cheeky references to some of his past performances. Rupert Everett steals the show with his dual role and captures the spirit of the originals perfectly.
It is a film which is consistently entertaining and energetic performed with verve and great humour.
The film is bright, colourful and energetic. Contemporary girl bands have been recruited to perform to soundtrack whilst performer of the calibre of Stephen Fry, Colin Firth and Russell Brand make the film fun to watch. In particular, Firth delights in a series of cheeky references to some of his past performances. Rupert Everett steals the show with his dual role and captures the spirit of the originals perfectly.
It is a film which is consistently entertaining and energetic performed with verve and great humour.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
What a riot this is! I was hesitant at first, largely because I tend to get my knickers in a knot over modern teenagers (chavs? emos? huh?) but I want to be one NOW! I always wanted to go to boarding school (too much Enid Blyton as a child) but who needs Malory Towers? It's got a great soundtrack, the girls look fantastic, there's a strong message of solidarity and Rupert Everett always makes me laugh. This will become one of my must-sees on horrid winter evenings or when I'm in need of a boost. If only we'd sung a school song along those lines - we'd certainly have sung a lot louder! Watch this. It's great.
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"..BRILLIANT BRITISH COMEDY GEM!!!.."
This film is one of the biggest suprises in ages, VERY VERY LAUGH OUT LOUD FUNNY!! The casting for the girls was perfect, every character brings something fun and fresh to the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Drury
Gets an "F"
Compared to the originals, this is bloody awful. It has a couple of mildly humorous moments, but it's that increasingly familiar item, a British comedy film that just isn't funny. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Guru Saj
Funny and Entertaining
Bought as a Christmas present, and was watched by the family and was really funny. The plot isn't that great but as something that was light-hearted it really worked.
Published 5 months ago by OliverTerrett
great fun dvd
This is a lovely DVD, my daughter hasn't stopped either watching it or singing along to it since I gave it to her, brilliant value for money!
Published 5 months ago by nikkinoodles
No Oscar winning performance but a funny, relaxing comedy
A star studded cast, a razor thin plot, and yet the movie works on some level. Depicting a somewhat left field school, where normality fears to thread, a fight for financial... Read more
Published 6 months ago by AK
Never Gets Old
I've watched this film too many times to count, I love it so much. I watched it with my Mum the other night and she likes how true it stays to the original film (Belles of St... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ms. B. J. JENKINS
If you think you mught like it you will!
I was extremely wary of buying this remake without having seen it first - I enjoyed the originals but they were made a very long time ago. Read more
Published 6 months ago by DaveT
why wasn't my school like this?
Anything with Colin Firth in has got to be worth watching, and the revived st Trinian's genre is no exception. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Dafydd the Dragon
Awful
I thought this was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. When it came out at the cinema I was quite excited to see it but soon found about 30 mins in that it was so boring and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by NomzB
A poor film
With so many old films being remade these days (such as "School for Scoundrels", "The Ladykillers" etc.), I suppose an attempt to revive the St. Read more
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