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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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- emmzy said...
- Posted on Oct 11 2008 16:19 absolutely loved it this is lyk the 50 millionth tym i hav posted on this syt
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- popcorn said...
- Posted on Oct 09 2008 16:05 This movie was totally fab. it was hilarious. It may not appeal to everyone but I thought it was brilliant. Can't wait 4 the DVD 2 be released.
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- Casey said...
- Posted on Oct 09 2008 05:02 Absolutely LOVED the movie! It was brilliant! I laughed very, very hard in almost all of it. The actors were amazing, too, very good. And, of course, like every girl in the world at the moment, I am in love with Aaron Johnson! Fantastic film.
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- Candy said...
- Posted on Oct 06 2008 21:36 This film is wicked who ever don't like it is carzy. I agree Robbie is well fit. Can't wait till next comes!¬!!!¬
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- Posted on Oct 04 2008 15:21 well dont comment this page is for good comments not bad OKAY
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- francessca said...
- Posted on Sep 30 2008 18:24 this film is crapi hate it sooooooooooo much
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- Jessica x x said...
- Posted on Sep 30 2008 18:17 OMG int robbie just sooo cute me and my friend were at the cinema and we were druleing over him hes so fit, i read every 1 of the books they are sooo good cant wait until the next one comes out !!!!!!! P.S. I LOVEEE ROBBIE !!!!!!!!!!
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- holliebubs x said...
- Posted on Sep 20 2008 20:04 Omg this film was soo amazing i meen i could watch it a million times its great getting it asap on dvd P.S Roobie is soooooooooooooooooooo hott me and my sister and even my mum were in heaven over him <# :) xxx
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- Gubbi Gubbi said...
- Posted on Sep 16 2008 07:43 hehe havent watched this movie but im looking forward to it! yay! :)
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Posted on Sep 12 2008 19:13
THIS IZ THE BEST FILM EVA! i luv it ! ans robbie wow
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- Shannah said...
- Posted on Sep 11 2008 17:48 And Hell Is Robbie Cute!
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- Shannah said...
- Posted on Sep 11 2008 17:46 Wow! This film is AMAZING! Seen It 3 times and it always makes me laugh!
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- Shannah said...
- Posted on Sep 11 2008 17:46 Wow! This film is AMAZING! Seen It 3 times and it always makes me laugh!
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- lizzy said...
- Posted on Sep 07 2008 19:08 absolutely amazing!!! i read the books a few years ago and i loved them. the film is way better!! its good to watch whether you go with your mum or your girl friends!!! a must see on the whole!!!
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- lauren said...
- Posted on Sep 01 2008 18:27 i havnt watched it yet but every1 is saying it is fantastic so me n my friend is goin 2 watch it on wednesday and im lookin forward 2 it
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Cast & crew
Director: Gurinder Chadha
Cast: Georgia Groome, Aaron Johnson, Alan Davies full cast
Rated: 12A
Duration: 100 mins
UK Release: Jul 25 2008
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