Really Surprised!

One of my all time favorites.

Memorable, crazy movie

I wanted to but couldn't!

This comedy is typically British as this school breaks all traditions. That's why in France, this can't be done because french people have already erased traditions during the french revolution back in 1789. Today, when we do funny movies at school, it's mostly about cheating the exams.The other good thing here is the unexpected reunion of the best British cast for such crazy characters! If the newcomer who plays young Fritton is also good and has the same reaction that myself at 10 when feeling trapped (a late night call to the parents), the same can't be said about poor Lena. She's playing a funny shy and old fashioned teacher but her part is totally cut. The deleted scenes show that she was more involved and also that all those cuts were essential to add oil to a rather rusty narrative.That's the very black hole of this movie as the story isn't very interesting. The idea to steal a painting to finance the school helps to discover the national gallery but it's too "mission impossible" for me. In conclusion, as long as the movie focus on the students and happens in school, it's funny but as they got out, it's a bit dull. My Grade: C+ with the mention "can do better"!

The opening scenes introduce us and new girl Annabelle Fritton to St. Trinian's School for girls; it isn't like other schools… the pupils run the place. Having come from the prestigious Cheltenham Ladies' College Annabelle is initially not impressed with the anarchy she finds in St. Trinian's but grows to fit in; especially after she learns that her father wants to have the place shut down and sold off. The school already owes half a million pounds to the bank so it looks as if it will close… if the girls can't think up a way to get the money. They have an idea but if they are to have a chance they will have to get to the finals of an inter-school TV quiz… because it will be filmed in the National Gallery and the picture they plan to steal is in there! It doesn't help of course that a new government minister wants to improve the education system, starting with St. Trinian's!I had heard some fairly negative things about this film but was determined to watch it with an open mind; I was soon chuckling and found plenty to laugh out during its hour and a half run time. It never took itself too seriously and the cast were a lot of fun to watch; Talulah Riley did a good job as protagonist Annabelle and even though she was a bit old to be playing a school girl Gemma Arterton was a lot of fun as head girl Kelly. There were plenty of well known British stars in the cast including Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, Celia Imrie and Russell Brand amongst the cast as well as a number of unknowns. The story was of course very silly but then it wouldn't have been St. Trinian's if it hadn't been. The first half of the film where we are being introduced to the school and seeing the minister's attempts to show the press how bad it is was the funniest; when it got to the art robbery the jokes slowed down a bit and the producers felt it necessary to show that under their act they were not bad girls… which is a pity as half the fun of St Trinian's is that they are meant to be bad! Overall I thought this was a lot better than expected and should provide a decent number of laughs.

This film is a lot more interesting if you are very familiar with Colin Firth, as it references some of his roles (Pride and Prejudice, and Girl with a Pearl Earring). There are scenes in the film that are exact duplicates, and the dog being named Mr. Darcy refers to his role.Of course the headmistress (Rupert Everett) is a dead ringer for a certain Duchess.I enjoyed Russell Brand as Flash, and I just loved Holly and Cloe Mackie as Tara and Tania. They were adorable.It was a enjoyable light comedy. A bit more edge and it would have been great.

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.