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Bratz: The Movie (2007)

Director: Sean McNamara

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From Time Out London

While most movies based on toys are animations, this spin-off of the ethnically-diverse range of dolls is a live action teen movie. It embraces many traditions of the genre: four women pushing 20 play the new kids in a school that’s divided into cliques. Spoiled and blonde principal’s daughter Meredith (Chelsea Staub) is horrified when the pretty Bratz refuse to conform to the rules, preferring to hang out with each other rather than pick agroup (jocks, science geeks, etc). But this doesn’t last. Two years later (why?) Yasmin, Jade, Sasha and Cloe have stopped talking to each other and conformed – but when a spell in detention brings them back together, they decide to take on Meredith at the school talent contest. It’s derivative stuff, and played very straight despite its comical aspirations: this is ‘Mean Girls’ without the irony. Bitchy Meredith has the odd amusing moment, instructing her timid principal father (Jon Voight, no less) on how to run the school. But with their irritating holier-than-thou attitude and their ‘passion for fashion’, the leading ladies live up to their name. One for very little brats.

Author: Anna Smith 2007-08-13 17:03:48

Time Out London Issue 1930: August 15-21 2007


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  • arjeta said...
    Posted on Sep 28 2008 16:13 shum mir jeni perfekt (beautiful)
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  • chantie said...
    Posted on Apr 30 2008 13:32 this move made me laugh and made me sad. it was the best movie ever........ my fav part was the food fight befor i ever watched this movie i was scared for high school now i know theres nothing to be scared about
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  • maheen said...
    Posted on Nov 08 2007 13:14 it is an exellenthat movie which teaches us thatwhat ever happpens we should not leave our hopes.i love this film amd it must b watch and the the people who dont like the movie they are the one who should open there eyes.what! r u gone crazy, u dont like the film.bratz rock.a big fan of u guys
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  • Mariam said...
    Posted on Nov 08 2007 13:09 it is an exellent teaches us what ever happpens we should not leave home.i love this film amd it must b watch and the the people who dont like the movie they are the one who should open there eyes.what! r u gone crazy, u dont like the film.lve bratz
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  • zag said...
    Posted on Sep 23 2007 15:06 this movie is rubbish i had to waste my money on this film i could of spended it on hair spry which is much better.
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  • Jenny said...
    Posted on Sep 17 2007 20:32 this film looks totaly pooh, i would rather die than see it doesnt deserve any stars, the dolls look like prostitutes, they should be banned, aswell the film!!
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  • bratz said...
    Posted on Sep 15 2007 10:19 i really want to see this film!
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  • jessica said...
    Posted on Sep 08 2007 22:42 hi, people i cant wait to c this film my mum said we might watch it tomorrow i cant wait
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  • Music Chic said...
    Posted on Sep 08 2007 12:55 It looks absolutely great!!!!!!!!!!!!! My mum says that there's no point seeing it! Oh and Richard Pea Good for u! u be what u wanna be! i love dinging and Dancing
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  • sophie and claude said...
    Posted on Sep 08 2007 10:23 i cant wait me and claude r going today its claudes bday happy birthday claude !!!! it looks amazing and it looks a good girly fillm
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  • Richard Pea said...
    Posted on Sep 04 2007 21:02 This film changed my life - it made me uncover my true self - and i finally could admit to myself that i am... yes... a gay.. the dancing and singing was amazing and has inspired my to be just like jasmine and i have applied to become a west end ballet dancer, its always been my dream. i want to be just like jasmine. xxxxxx
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  • tansy said...
    Posted on Sep 03 2007 16:44 bratz is the best film i have sene that has been a doll film then in real live people AWSEM!!!!!!!!!!
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  • brunettebarbiegirl x said...
    Posted on Sep 03 2007 16:33 omg this movie looks sooooooooooo good im 13 but i really want to see it lolololol! x should be a laugh ! x me n myy friends all wanna see it he he xx
    lol anyway,, x
    luv yaz awl fureva, BrunetteBarbieGirl xx
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  • A Sage said...
    Posted on Sep 02 2007 10:40 We took a party of 8-9 year olds and they all loved the film. They all thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a feel good film and even my 35 year old husband thought was 'totally awesome'.
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  • cheska and rach said...
    Posted on Sep 01 2007 12:48 we think tht the film is better then 2 stars! and is a bit like mean girls we are going to go see it again !!! woop
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