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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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- lydz said...
- Posted on Aug 31 2008 18:18 It was released when i was on hols so i didn't get to see it so i waiting till it comes on dvd Robbie sooooooooooo hot wish i could meet him
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- k said...
- Posted on Aug 27 2008 19:36 went to see this film with my daughter and her friends(11) I was the one droolining over Robbie(gorgeous!)
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- sophie said...
- Posted on Aug 27 2008 18:54 this film is fab n ive watch it ere millions
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- Libzz said...
- Posted on Aug 27 2008 14:21 BEST FILM EVER! actors/actress' really good! funny at times and i could watch it over and over again!! LOVE THIS FILM! XXX 5/5
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- Elle said...
- Posted on Aug 27 2008 14:19 amazing! x
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Posted on Aug 27 2008 14:17
This film is THE best film ever me and my friends adore it!! we Love aaron and Tommy! angus for persident!!!
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- olivia said...
- Posted on Aug 27 2008 13:19 sooooooooooooooo sexy and cool! the best teen flick EVER!!!!
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- emily-boo said...
- Posted on Aug 24 2008 20:05 this was a Fantastic film! i luved it! Robbie is soo fit and Elanor Tomlinson acted real well!
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- emily-boo said...
- Posted on Aug 24 2008 20:05 this was a Fantastic film! i luved it! Robbie is soo fit and Elanor Tomlinson acted real well!
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- erin said...
- Posted on Aug 24 2008 06:39 this is an exellent film and you should go and see it, ive gone with all my mates and its a real chickflick
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- Samantha said...
- Posted on Aug 22 2008 16:33 This film is great and the guy is soo hot, Wow i can not beleive it! Everyone should see it ;)
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- stacey said...
- Posted on Aug 22 2008 09:57 hay exelent film i thought georgia and robbie were the est ever
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Posted on Aug 21 2008 20:56
OmG Thiiis Is A Must See Fiilm..
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- anig said...
- Posted on Aug 21 2008 08:19 this is sssssssssssssssoooooooooooooo good
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- miahf said...
- Posted on Aug 20 2008 13:11 This Film Was Soo Good I Couldnt Wait Untill It Came Out. Film Deffinatly a Must See...Dont Go Wid Your MuM Or Dad A Little Embarissing When You See What The Teenagers up To!
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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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