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 enlarge | Directors: Oliver Parker, Barnaby Thompson
Actors: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Jodie Whittaker, Russell Brand, Tallulah Riley
Studio: Entertainment in Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 105
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Running Time: 97 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5017239195570
ASIN: B0012RN02K
Theatrical Release Date: August 7, 2008
Release Date: April 14, 2008
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 Maniac rules August 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wasn't quite sure what to expect from the remake. Some of the casting is a bit off. Some of the actresses are obviously too old to play schoolgirls like Taylor is better known for playing a 20-something in "2 pints of lager" and Russell Brand is not good enough to play Flash Harry. The plot itself is a bit predictable and silly, but then again so were the original films. Not sure how well the film will translate to an oversea market as there a lot of "British" jokes reference, eg Colin Firth/Mr Darcy. On the plus side, the sound track is used well and in the end it's a good laugh.
 Exuberance over wit July 26, 2008
Three stars is actually two higher than I expected to give this film. Many of my worst fears were realised: wit is noticeable by its almost complete absence; peppering the film with celeb non-actors is a dismal device; and by comparison with the originals, the updated script fails to get off the ground on its own terms, but scrapes by with dozens of knowing references that (thankfully) went above my kids' heads!
So why 3 stars? Firstly, Rupert Everett: as an Alistair Sim for the 21st Century, I don't think they could have done any better. Everett camps up the role delightfully and looks the part (as indeed does Stephen Fry, sending himself up with gay abandon!)
Second, there is a certain energy and joie de vivre about the whole enterprise, even if the jokes are crude and perfunctory. Exuberance counts for something, I guess.
Third, my kids thought it was a scream. OK, fair enough - they don't remember the original films and would probably regard anything older than 2 years as (deep sigh) "ancient" - but we over-40s don't have a monopoly on good judgement. Let them have their day!!
Tremendous fun July 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The 2007 version of St Trinians is a hilarious update on the original films featuring a wonderful cast who obviously had a great time making the film. The plot repeats many of the ideas from the originals. The worst school in the country is under threat from a conservative minister. The school is in financial jeopardy, not helped by its headmistress. It is up to the plucky girls to save the day by attempting to rob the National Gallery.
The film is bright, colourful and energetic. Contemporary girl bands have been recruited to perform to soundtrack whilst performer of the calibre of Stephen Fry, Colin Firth and Russell Brand make the film fun to watch. In particular, Firth delights in a series of cheeky references to some of his past performances. Rupert Everett steals the show with his dual role and captures the spirit of the originals perfectly.
It is a film which is consistently entertaining and energetic performed with verve and great humour.
Remade with attitude July 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having loved the four Black & White movies (which have all received mixed reviews over the years - haven't all movies e.g. Jaws?) I was ready to see the modern day take on them but also ready to accept the older films might not be paid any homage!! Indeed the new version is bang up to date and yet the modernity of this film does hold true with the original idea of the St Trinians comic drawings, you just have to be ready to accept the idea of the social castes, mobile phones and the like. In the background things go on and you have to be able to see them whilst the film is still going on in the foreground!
Okay the casting might not be perfect on the male side but I felt the girls gave the film their all and true performances came from Gemma Aterton and Talulah Riley and all the other focal girls.
A super way to spend an afternoon after the more thought provoking I Am Legend. Some laugh out loud moments and good visual gags. Yes the jokes are more important than the "plot" but the same is true of the original films and I really enjoyed them too.
The loss of one star due to the slightly poor male side to the cast but everywhere else the film ticked the boxes and was very entertaining.
 St Trinian's (2007) July 8, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
As a devoted, repeated admirer of the superb originals, I found the new film nowhere nearly as good. What is more, the makers seemed to be too scared of political incorrectness to show the beautiful girls at their mini-dressed most sexy best, with too many scenes showing them too close up or too far away to be properly seen. Sorry, but I happen to admire the female form in all its exquisite loveliness and I wondered if the bored or timid film-makers were lovers of the other sex!
As with so many DVDs, the attractive covers rarely match the timidly over-shy contents.
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