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Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008)

Director: Gurinder Chadha

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From Time Out London

The latest from Gurinder Chadha, the director of ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ and ‘Bride & Prejudice’ is a coming-of-age drama adapted from the first two novels of British author Louise Rennison, whose ‘Confessions of Georgia Nicholson’ series has been a hit with teenage girls.

Its interest is 14-year-old Georgia (played by Georgia Groome, unrecognisable from her turn as the runaway in ‘London to Brighton’), who isn’t the prettiest schoolgirl on her pastel-painted terraced street in Eastbourne, but has at her disposal optimism, friends and a clever line in put-downs. The arrival of modest, ‘fit’ brothers Robbie and Tom (who play in a band called the Stiff Dylans) and occasional, dispassionate ‘snogging’ lessons offer her a welcome dose of escapism. Nevertheless, she still feels charged with keeping together her architect father (Alan Davies), who’s planning to move to New Zealand, and mother (Karen Taylor), who’s taken to preening herself in front of a handsome builder.

Chadha’s skill is catching the nervous mood and buoyant pleasure of those early boy-girl dalliances – the best scenes are those of Georgia and Robbie (a nicely contained Aaron Johnson) talking on the seafront. She’s at ease, too, dealing with the girls’ silly obsessions – lists, grading, outward appearance and social comparisons – and the more serious issues of the functioning of friendships and the forging of self-identity. Sweet and often funny.

Author: Wally Hammond

Time Out London Issue 1979, July 24 - 30, 2008

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Amelia said...

Posted on Nov 02 2011 21:15 I have 2 things to say. number 1: This was an awesome film it had perfect casting and everything really worked :) number 2: all of you people moaning saying stuff like "its unrealistic!" then maybe you should get yourselves boyfriends instead of moaning (Harsh but true

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Mary said...

Posted on Oct 24 2011 07:29 Excellent film, very entertainment but unrealistic. I'm 13 and watched this. The Robbie and Tom situation hardly ever happen and I felt quite upset knowing this would never happen. Despite this, I could watch this over and over.

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Jess said...

Posted on Aug 02 2011 16:51 This film is AWESOME!!! i got the dvd and cant stop watching it. it is funny and reaally good. plus aaron is fit xx

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jamie said...

Posted on Mar 15 2011 21:56 I just love this film so much it feels like I died and went to heaven I mean this robbie guuy sounds like a souund !!!!!!!!!!! X

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Kacy xxxxx said...

Posted on Jun 29 2010 22:32 Omg I LOVE this film I'm doing an english essay on it ,,,it's great typical teen traumas and it's oNe of those films that you can what over and over again but not get bored

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rj said...

Posted on Jun 02 2010 17:19 The film is overly girly it could have been made better i think i didnt understood why jas in the movie was telling georgias personal stuff [like boys r rubberband thing] 2 other people this must have depresed her naturally so how come was the character rude in the movie u better watch selena gomez starrer another cinderella story 2008 its far better with better script which is quit realistic not like cinderrella story and very funny villains n characters great teenage movie with style n emotions n comedy

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emily said...

Posted on Feb 17 2010 01:58 OMG!!!!! great movie i dont know how any one could think of a great movie that explains love and friendship like this one and wat makes it better is its funny. and the guys LOVE THEM !!!!!!

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caitlin said...

Posted on Feb 09 2010 04:30 This is an amazing movie and is perfect for teens and tweens. it shows the hardships of daily teenage life very well and the actors are super good.

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Kathalina said...

Posted on Dec 29 2009 18:12 This film has a great script too it... and it is a great laugh.. I watch it everytime with my friend when we have sleep over.. And Robbie is cute :).. Love the movie

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Crystal said...

Posted on Jul 28 2009 12:42 Aaron Johnson is fitttt....x Hes a great actor x He was great in Nearly Famous aswell lol...= P

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rebecaa said...

Posted on Apr 17 2009 17:53 well, i think these people are stupid, they go to the cinema again and agian just to see it, iv just downloaded it online and i can watch it wenever i want, and plus its high qualitiy. lol thaankx

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olive said...

Posted on Mar 19 2009 05:21 I loved it!!!!!! This is such a cute movie and it's my new fav! The guy is sooooooo hot and the acting is pretty decent. The kissing, or "snogging" is super hot and sweet. The movie had such a good happy ending and I love happy endings!

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Sarah said...

Posted on Mar 06 2009 13:43 I love it cause its so ridiulous. i mean parts of it are so un-funny its just hilarious. I watch it everytime i have a sleepvoer with someone. Great movie. x

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beki said...

Posted on Feb 09 2009 11:04 i love this film and robbie is buff. i would love to meet him.

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Paige said...

Posted on Feb 03 2009 14:47 i loved the film when me and my stepsister went to see it at the cinema we were like OMG at robbie coz he is cute and fit.

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