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St Trinian's [2007] | ![St Trinian's [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WWBMTebjL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Directors: Oliver Parker, Barnaby Thompson
Actors: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Jodie Whittaker, Russell Brand, Tallulah Riley
Studio: Entertainment in Video
Category: DVD
List Price: £19.99
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Rating:  69 reviews
Sales Rank: 86
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 97 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5017239195570
ASIN: B0012RN02K
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: April 14, 2008
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Amazon.co.uk Review
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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 Hilarious March 11, 2008
ML Jensen (Bath, UK)
40 out of 46 found this review helpful
I went to see this film with my thirteen year old son - at his urgent request. I didn't expect to enjoy it, having never been a fan of the old films, but I was so wrong. We both loved it. It was hilarious. I laughed and laughed. I thought the contemporary teen scene was done with tremendous humour and flair. The stealing of the painting didn't interest me so much, but the film carried it and we left the cinema thinking it had been a perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon. Long live British films.
Can't wait for the dvd now.
Good fun March 8, 2008
J. Marsh (Chatham, Kent)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this film. I saw it with a couple of girlfriends and there were quite a few places where we laughed out loud. Let's face it, this was never going to be, nor intended to be, an oscar-winning epic, it is just a brilliant, lighthearted romp and excellent escapism. I wasn't sure how the new film was going to measure up to the original St Trinian's films, but although it has obviously had to be brought up to date, the spirit of the original films has definitely been captured. I have to admit that under normal circumstances, I can't stand Russell Brand, but I did think he played his character very well and I don't think George Cole would be disappointed. I really enjoyed the hockey match. I also cringed, as the word "Chav" has now been plastered all over the big screen, especially as I hail from the area from which this word (and all its connotations) originated. I did also enjoy the scene where Colin Firth was found with his trousers down, but then what red-blooded woman wouldn't! I could definitely watch this film over and over again.
Best Remake January 27, 2008
William H. Riddihough (Sussex)
21 out of 26 found this review helpful
St Trinians - The 2007 film is a stunner, the actors, the sets and the film plot. It is a film that can be enjoyed over and over again, and has a definite flavour of escapism for those filmgoers who want to spend 100 fun pact minutes in another world - Brilliant.
A Great Remake April 21, 2008
Annie
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
As a fan of the original films, I expected this to be a poor modern take but I was delighted to be proved wrong. It has all the elements of the originals, but brought bang up to date. It was funny and clever, loses nothing for its modern day setting and is a film I would certainly watch again. Go girls!
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