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St Trinian's [DVD] [2007]
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~~ Buy New: £3.98 as of 22/11/2009 02:36 GMT details You Save: £16.01 (80%) New (20) Used (23) from £2.97 Seller: Amazon.co.uk Rating: 92 reviews Sales Rank: 669 Format: Anamorphic, PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over Region: 2 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 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 Availability: Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item.


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review To some extent, the team behind the revival of ISt. Trinian's/I 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. P The plot of ISt. Trinian's/I 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 ISt. Trinian's/I students before them, the primarily young cast still attack their roles with tremendous, and infectious, gusto. P And leading the cast is Rupert Everett, in an entertaining duel role at ISt. Trinian's/I 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. P ISt Trinian's/I, 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. --IJon Foster/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 92 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...19 Next » Jolly hockey sticks September 26, 2008 R. Griffiths (UK) 8 out of 8 found this review helpful What a riot this is! I was hesitant at first, largely because I tend to get my knickers in a knot over modern teenagers (chavs? emos? huh?) but I want to be one NOW! I always wanted to go to boarding school (too much Enid Blyton as a child) but who needs Malory Towers? It's got a great soundtrack, the girls look fantastic, there's a strong message of solidarity and Rupert Everett always makes me laugh. This will become one of my must-sees on horrid winter evenings or when I'm in need of a boost. If only we'd sung a school song along those lines - we'd certainly have sung a lot louder! Watch this. It's great. Hilarious March 11, 2008 ML Jensen (Bath, UK) 50 out of 59 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. br /Can't wait for the dvd now. 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. Good fun March 8, 2008 J. Marsh (Chatham, Kent) 16 out of 20 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. 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! Showing reviews 1-5 of 92 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...19 Next »

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