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Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008)

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Reviews Counted:21

Fresh:14

Rotten:7

Average Rating:5.9/10

Consensus: Based on two of British writer Louise Rennison's popular books, Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging is a pleasant and funny tween comedy, comfortable for UK audiences as well as stateside crowds.

Rated: 12A [See Full Rating] for suggestive content involving young teens, and language

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: England, Dating

Theatrical Release:25-07-2008

Synopsis: While some might be confused by the rambling title, fans of the young adult novels will instantly recognize ANGUS, THONGS AND PERFECT SNOGGING. Based on the entertaining series of books by Louise... While some might be confused by the rambling title, fans of the young adult novels will instantly recognize ANGUS, THONGS AND PERFECT SNOGGING. Based on the entertaining series of books by Louise Rennison, the adventures of Georgia Nicholson are finally hitting the big screen under the direction of Gurinder Chadha (BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM). Georgia (Georgia Groome) is a rambunctious, boy-crazy teen living in Eastbourne, England, where she and her mates spend their days puzzling over the strange new world of sex and boys. At the film's start, Georgia is bemoaning her horrible life: her parents are embarrassing, her little sister drives her crazy, and she's never had a real boyfriend. When she encounters a new boy at school--the dreamy Robbie (Aaron Johnson)--Georgia is determined to land him for herself. But her hopes are dashed when Robbie begins dating the school mean girl. Determined to win his affections, she tries various schemes, including kissing lessons and a disastrous attempt with a self-tanner. Meanwhile Georgia's father (Alan Davies) has to relocate to New Zealand for his job, and Georgia beings to worry about the state of her parents' marriage. When she selfishly commits a series of blunders, she seems to have lost everything she once held dear. After she learns some tough life lessons, things start to turn around for Georgia--and in ways she never even imagined. The screenplay is snappy, and Groome is a near-perfect Georgia, though the novels' fans may miss some of their clever humor. Yet, in a world where squeaky clean HANNAH MONTANA is the reigning teen queen, it is refreshing to see such a frank and honest depiction of the way girls think and talk about sex. ANGUS is a smart--albeit giddy--celebration of girlyness, and it comes with a delightfully over-the-top ending that will make your inner teen swoon. [More]

Starring: Georgia Groome, Alan Davies, Karen Taylor, Aaron Johnson

Starring: Georgia Groome, Alan Davies, Karen Taylor, Aaron Johnson, Eleanor Tomlinson

Director: Gurinder Chadha

Director: Gurinder Chadha
Screenwriter: Gurinder Chadha, Paul Mayeda Berges, Will McRobb, Chris Viscardi
Producer: Gurinder Chadha, Lynda Obst
Composer: Joby Talbot

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This is all pleasant enough, but I can't quite believe it.

Full Review Source: This is London | comment Comment
07/25/08
Derek Malcolm
Derek Malcolm
This is London

The title is horrible, and I'm afraid I didn't find the movie attached to it much better.

Full Review Source: Independent | comment 1 Comment
07/25/08
Anthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn
Independent

The film accurately captures that age-old teenage irony that the worst years of your life are also freakishly the best.

Full Review Source: Sun Online | comment Comment
07/25/08
Sun Online

A smart, funny Bridget Jones' Diary for juniors that you don't have to be teenage or female to enjoy.

Full Review Source: Daily Mirror [UK] | comment Comment
07/25/08
Daily Mirror [UK]

Beneath its girlie trappings...this is a movie with many traditional virtues.

Full Review Source: Daily Mail [UK] | comment Comment
07/25/08
Christopher Tookey
Christopher Tookey
Daily Mail [UK]

One of summer's feelgood surprises.

Full Review Source: Sky Movies | comment Comment
07/25/08
Tim Evans
Tim Evans
Sky Movies

I approached with a mixture of dread and resignation. And was promptly charmed to pieces.

Full Review Source: Daily Telegraph | comment Comment
07/25/08
Tim Robey
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph
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Has a craven need to please.

Full Review Source: Times [UK] | comment Comment
07/25/08
Kevin Maher
Kevin Maher
Times [UK]
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Based on Louise Rennison's successful Georgia Nicolson books, it's a film that puts the pure into puerile.

Full Review Source: Teletext | comment Comment
07/24/08
Victor Olliver
Victor Olliver
Teletext

Chillingly cynical.

Full Review Source: Total Film | comment Comment
07/22/08
Total Film

While the low-key cast give this a British telly feel at times, this is still a tween movie that’s miles more engaging than its airbrushed American competitors.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
07/21/08
William Thomas
William Thomas
Empire Magazine
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A bright, fitfully entertaining adaptation of two of Louise Rennison's popular novels for tween-to-teenage girls.

Full Review Source: The Age (Australia) | comment Comment
09/26/08
Philippa Hawker
Philippa Hawker
The Age (Australia)

Even if you're long past the age of the characters in this film, you can enjoy the world of these girls who want, so badly, to become adults.

Full Review Source: The Australian | comment Comment
09/26/08
David Stratton
David Stratton
The Australian

These are age-old themes, not tackled with particular verve here, but there's a nice moral about girls learning to accept themselves regardless of shape or colour.

Full Review Source: MovieTime, ABC Radio National | comment Comment
09/19/08
Jason Di Rosso
Jason Di Rosso
MovieTime, ABC Radio National

Girls who are just starting to feel a little old for Hannah Montana will flock to this film, which will no doubt have a long life on the slumber party circuit.

Full Review Source: Courier Mail (Australia) | comment Comment
09/19/08
Rodney Chester
Rodney Chester
Courier Mail (Australia)

Chadha gets some bumpy performances from her teenage cast.

Full Review Source: Sydney Morning Herald | comment Comment
09/19/08
Sandra Hall
Sandra Hall
Sydney Morning Herald

Awkwardness, the first kiss, parents from the stone age and having a nose the size of Jupiter have never been so compelling as in this fresh and funny film

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
09/13/08
Louise Keller
Louise Keller
Urban Cinefile

There is plenty of fun but always grounded in serious subjects, and the parents play an unexpectedly important role in the story

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
09/13/08
Andrew L. Urban
Andrew L. Urban
Urban Cinefile

Relative newcomer Georgia Groome simply shines. You don’t need to be a teenager to enjoy this -- you just have to remember being one.

Full Review Source: FILMINK (Australia) | comment Comment
09/05/08
FILMINK (Australia)

The film lacks the wit and drama that might pitch it beyond the target demographic, though judging from what makes the girls squirm in the film, it might not succeed even there.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
07/25/08
Ray Bennett
Ray Bennett
Hollywood Reporter
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