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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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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Behind the scenes, Deleted Scenes, Featurette, Interactive Menu, Music Video, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: The uniformed but rebellious students of a distinguished all-girls school get an unexpected chance to raise a little hell as directors Oliver Parker and Barnaby Thompson set out to revive the characters created by comic artist Ronald Searle and made popular in the British film series that began with 1954's The Belles of St. Trinian's. When their beloved school is threatened with closure should the powers that be fail to raise the proper funds, the girls scheme to steal a priceless painting and use the profits to pull St. Trinian's out of the black. Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, and Mischa Barton star in a mischievous comedy penned by Piers Ashworth and Nick Moorcroft. ...St. Trinian's
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Brilliant! I was hesitant to buy this but I'm glad I did. This is St Trinians as it should be done. Total anarchy, mayhem, great music. This movie definitely captures the spirit of the earlier versions. Lots of references to other movies like Colin Firth after his dip in the pond.
If you like the earlier St Trinians then this is a must buy. British humor at its best.
If you like the earlier St Trinians then this is a must buy. British humor at its best.
25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By R. Griffiths
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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By M. J. Saxton
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Format:DVD
For the first ten minutes I wasn't too sure about this remake, then the fun began to kick in.
The film has kept to the tradition of English comedy; I use the word advisedly because it sure takes the piss out of the English. It is full of that kind of character comedy that British actors excel. The plot is as strong as it needs to be and nicely inventive. I love the idea of the gangs of girls, "Chavs", "Posh Tottie", "Geeks" etc as some sore of bizarre house system. The twins are a blast from the past, just the sort of girls you'd find in the originals.
Rupert Everett is a good laugh, but is out-classed by Colin Firth. It's ridiculous, it's fun and it works just as a comedy should. Well worth a few watches.
The film has kept to the tradition of English comedy; I use the word advisedly because it sure takes the piss out of the English. It is full of that kind of character comedy that British actors excel. The plot is as strong as it needs to be and nicely inventive. I love the idea of the gangs of girls, "Chavs", "Posh Tottie", "Geeks" etc as some sore of bizarre house system. The twins are a blast from the past, just the sort of girls you'd find in the originals.
Rupert Everett is a good laugh, but is out-classed by Colin Firth. It's ridiculous, it's fun and it works just as a comedy should. Well worth a few watches.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Lizzie
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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!
25 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By jenny
Format:DVD
This was a great film, lighthearted, sexy and funny and silly in all the right ways. Full of fun antics it also shows that girls can rebel and have adventures as well as guys.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Guru Saj
Format:DVD
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. A load of mid-twenty-something women masquerading as short-skirted schoolgirls (by putting on girly voices) is rather reminiscent of low-rent 70's porn - perhaps the DVD cover should have a "now wash your hands" sticker ?
The mistake this one makes is to move the St, Trinian's girls to centre-stage and tries to make the core appeal towards the teeny end of the spectrum, packed full of cheesy teen drug and cultural references - the originals were more about a wittily-written Alistair Sim and the staff, and although Rupert Everett has a good stab at a memorable Ms. Fritton, the over-serious "girls" are the real drag act - they're rather mean, grim and unfunny throughout. Someone's thought that restaging some Tesco-value versions of set pieces from Hollywood favourites like "Clueless" and "Mission Impossible" will turn it into a bit of a parody, but it's all done rather seriously and it's just not funny. The chaos of the originals is lost, the wild pack of screeching kids is now carefully shepherded through Trafalgar Square between crowd-control barriers, and what remains of the chaos is carefully staged with the minimum of surprises.
Grim, unfunny and unpleasantly prurient on the whole. Could do better.
The mistake this one makes is to move the St, Trinian's girls to centre-stage and tries to make the core appeal towards the teeny end of the spectrum, packed full of cheesy teen drug and cultural references - the originals were more about a wittily-written Alistair Sim and the staff, and although Rupert Everett has a good stab at a memorable Ms. Fritton, the over-serious "girls" are the real drag act - they're rather mean, grim and unfunny throughout. Someone's thought that restaging some Tesco-value versions of set pieces from Hollywood favourites like "Clueless" and "Mission Impossible" will turn it into a bit of a parody, but it's all done rather seriously and it's just not funny. The chaos of the originals is lost, the wild pack of screeching kids is now carefully shepherded through Trafalgar Square between crowd-control barriers, and what remains of the chaos is carefully staged with the minimum of surprises.
Grim, unfunny and unpleasantly prurient on the whole. Could do better.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By K. Davies
Format:DVD
I think st trinians is the perfect DVD for a girly night in and also a family movie night, it's funny, it's not rude, its suitable for everyone and it's a MUST BUY 5 stars!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Ridings
Format:DVD
Good fun film as good as the old versions looking forward to the next one.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely awful - near tripe.
Regrettably the new team could never hope to emulate what the "old" team of Alistair Sim et al achieved. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Mr. Richard R. Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Update On The Old St Trinians Films
This is a great film for all the family to watch Great songs great story line. This a mustsee film
Published 3 months ago by Shaun
4.0 out of 5 stars
A very Funny film
If you liked the Original Tv films of the 60's you will love this version it has all the elements of the classic and a few more. Read more
Published 3 months ago by feedback909
4.0 out of 5 stars
Girly dvd
Good story line with reference to schools of rock. Lots of girly mischief, enjoyable and funny. Ideal for teenagers with a few famous faces.
Published 3 months ago by emmz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny but
Good modern day re-enactment of old films I loved. I still prefer the old black and white St. Trinian's films to this one but sometimes you have to move forward.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. R. A. Jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Family fun
I choose this dvd, for my self and my 12 year old to watch we wer'nt disappointed, real light hearted comedy thats suitable for all the family
Published 3 months ago by Rea
5.0 out of 5 stars
st. trinians
This is a very funny film.The cast work very well in it.The schoolgirls are great together.As always rupert everett is excellent
Published 4 months ago by ladyeliza
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant
great film well set out, Colin firth plays a very good part, well worth buying, great storyline, slightly better than the second one but they are both good.
Published 4 months ago by cas
5.0 out of 5 stars
St trinian
We all sat and watched this and had a good laugh. allot better than the old ones. a laugh a min.
Published 5 months ago by mel
5.0 out of 5 stars
dvd
A great film that can be watched time and time again, very enjoyable. Another one to add to my collection.
Published 6 months ago by TT
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