studioAT
With the cartoons and original films as a starting point this re-imagining of the St Trinian's world was well welcomed by audiences upon this film's release.It boasts a game cast of big names (Colin Firth, Rupert Everett) all giving it a good go, and there's some nice laughs along the way.It's not a masterpiece, but for an hour and a half's entertainment this is good fun.
Spikeopath
When it was announced that there was to be a modern reboot of St. Trinian's, it was met with Luke warm murmurings to say the least. Yet when it comes down to it, the old films from the 50s and 60s were hardly comedy gold anyway. Safe family fare and sometimes fun into the bargain, and with strong casts, they have never been seen as essential British comedies and untouchable by the modern era's obsession with remakes and reimaging.St. Trinian's 2007 style is not an improvement on the oldies, but neither is it the stinker some critics in 2007 wanted us to believe. It has enough about it to be its own animal, it's funny, sexy and never dull. This also benefits from strong comic casting, where the likes of Rupert Everett (having the time of his life in drag), Colin Firth and Russell Brand are pitched into the femme madness headed by Gemma Arterton and Tallulah Riley. The writers err on the side of caution as far as risqué material goes, but there's some very strong gags played out and the grouping of the girls into the various cliques (Emos, Chavs etc) is a nifty bit of writing that is mined to good effect.It was good enough and successful enough to warrant a sequel 2 years later
6.5/10
Lost in Film UK
Story/Plot - Annabelle Fritton (Riley) is dumped in the school of mishaps and mischief by her father. Making the obvious new girl impression and feeling out of place she rightly wants to leave. However she stays and it is a choice she will eventually be happy with.The school is going bankrupt and Annabelle's aunt, Headmistress Camilla Fritton (Everett) is facing having to close the school down. But the girls lead by Head girl Kelly Jones (Arterton) hatch a plan to steal a painting and sell it to Annabelle's father. This saving the school, but can they pull off their most daring and mischievous plan to date.My verdict - A wonderfully funny and drama filled showing. You will be on the edge of your seat with the comedic mishaps and dizziness along with the suspense as the girls take to their mission.
eagleeyedcritic
Funny and very silly.But I wouldn't let young kids or young teens watch it.It might give the wrong idea.Plus there was some disturbing scenes that were made out to be funny.Abuse made out to be cool.I didn't care for the makeover with garters showing.This is not a message I'd want kids to take on.I especially liked the relationship between the head mistress and Colin Firth. Ha ha! Good for a laugh.Pure silly mindless entertainment.
AD
