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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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- tasha said...
- Posted on Aug 19 2008 20:29 this woz the bst comedy i have seen in ages omg and isn't robbie jst fit as anything
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- alfonso said...
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Posted on Aug 19 2008 11:11
honestly you don't need to write the same message 3 times, we get the picture!
I thought it was a good film, but i wouldn't like it any more if i saw it over and over again - Report as inappropriate
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- bethanyboo said...
- Posted on Aug 18 2008 20:02 OMG this is probs the best movie i've seen all year its fantastic me n ma best m8 went 2 c it wen it 1st came out n we want 2 c it agen i would tell all teens 2 woch it not jst 2 c th fit lads ;) bt coz th film is ace!
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- bethanyboo said...
- Posted on Aug 18 2008 20:02 OMG this is probs the best movie i've seen all year its fantastic me n ma best m8 went 2 c it wen it 1st came out n we want 2 c it agen i would tell all teens 2 woch it not jst 2 c th fit lads ;) bt coz th film is ace!
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- bethanyboo said...
- Posted on Aug 18 2008 20:02 OMG this is probs the best movie i've seen all year its fantastic me n ma best m8 went 2 c it wen it 1st came out n we want 2 c it agen i would tell all teens 2 woch it not jst 2 c th fit lads ;) bt coz th film id ace!
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Posted on Aug 18 2008 17:54
hey, i think that the whole cast did a great job.i especially like Aaron Johnson and Georgia Groome. i just love Aaron.
i would like you to go and see the movie. - Report as inappropriate
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- StephBabiie; said...
- Posted on Aug 17 2008 18:18 omgggg this film is sooooo good!! ii saw it twice alreadyy and im finkin of goin again :) ma bf took me too see it first time and he thort it was funny too :) defo great girly film and if ya have read the book its a must see film ;) lovedd it :D x
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- emily =] said...
- Posted on Aug 16 2008 20:21 i went to see thisfilm 2 days ago an would happily seeit again it is utter brilliance dave an robbie are PHITT!!!!! =D
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- lYd-x said...
- Posted on Aug 16 2008 18:52 This Film is AMAZING!..when is it goimg 2 come out on dvd because im going to get it straight away :D..&+ Robbie iss Fit! haha..awesome film!!..best ive seen in a long time!!
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Posted on Aug 16 2008 17:32
James!
Yay!
You are like the first boy to say you like it! (presuming you are a boy)
Rock on!
I am going to see it tomorrow(but i've seen it before!) - Report as inappropriate
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- Jenny said...
- Posted on Aug 15 2008 13:51 This film is soooo gud went 2 see it yesterdat and i am going 2 see it agen!! Go and see it you will love it!!
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- Ellie said...
- Posted on Aug 15 2008 09:56 omg is it good because i am goin 2 c it 2day wiv a m8 and she sed that it was good but i wasnt sure if i believed her
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Posted on Aug 15 2008 09:37
I lovee it!!! I'm going to see it again today, robbie is a PHITTY!!
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- Keets. said...
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Posted on Aug 15 2008 09:35
Amazing! I lovee it soo much, going to see it again today, Robbie is PHITT!
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Posted on Aug 14 2008 11:08
Look no1 cares about the ppl hu dont like this film
we all love it
i have met roobie (aaron johnson)
he signed an autograph and he kissed me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Report as inappropriate
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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