Surprisingly enjoyable comedy with strong comic performances, lively direction and several decent gags.
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12/21/07
St. Trinian's (2007)
41 %
Reviews Counted: 17 Fresh: 7 Rotten:10 Average Rating: 4.7/10
Rated: 12A
Theatrical Release: 21-12-2007
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Rupert Everett, Toby Jones, Celia Imrie, Lena Headey, Stephen Fry
Director: Oliver Parker
Reviews
1 - 17 (sorted by date; UK critics are listed first)
When you look at it again, the old film was not only superior but rather more radical. This St Trinian's looks as if it is aiming at the lowest common denominator, and finding it too often.
12/21/07
The old St Trinian's movies with Alistair Sim weren't exactly comedy classics, but they look like gold next to this feeble, sloppily written caper.
12/21/07
no girl or boy over the age of 12 would be attracted by anything so puerile, while its UK certificate and occasionally risqué subject matter rule out under-12s.
12/21/07
Talulah Riley is simply sensational and newcomer Gemma Arterton pulls off a brilliant debut as sexy head girl Kelly.
12/21/07
While unlikely to have anyone cheering in the stalls, St Trinian’s is nowhere near the calamity it should have been, even if it comes within striking distance more than once.
12/21/07
Ofsted inspectors can expect nightmares; everyone else will be mildly amused.
12/21/07
Innocence is entirely absent from this extremely dubious addition to the big-screen adventures of Ronald Searle’s cartoon creations.
12/21/07
Camp fun, and catnip for a demographic that British cinema doesn't often bother to please.
12/21/07
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Colin Firth’s humiliation is a thing of wonder. His entire career on screen and stage is beautifully sent up before our eyes.
12/21/07
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Heavy-handed at times and poorly plotted, but energetic and funny. A suitably undignified return to the screen for the notorious school and its out-of-control pupils.
12/21/07
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that 'jolly hockey sticks' vibe feels outmoded with the only efforts to update the concept being shorter skirts and push-up bras.
12/21/07
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The target audience - pre-teen girls - aren’t going to notice the many shortfalls behind the camera. What they’ll enjoy, regardless of quality, is some naughtiness true to the spirit of the series, Russell Brand and Girls Aloud.
12/21/07
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Everett's Camilla Fritton, sporting a blonde wig reminiscent of another Camilla, spits out lines through prominent teeth and indulges in 'me time' at the easel, brush in hand %u2026 There are some good ideas and a few laughs, but it's all a bit Camilla-on
03/23/08
Lacking any really sharp dialogue, the film just about goes the distance by juggling its characters in short, sketch-like scenes and inserting occasional musical montages.
01/04/08
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