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Bookmark this pageSt Trinians 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold (2009)
Director: Oliver Parker, Barnaby Thompson
Movie review
From Time Out London
Unruly schoolgirls unite to get rich – oh, and thwart crime – in another noisy instalment of the revived franchise. It’s a new term, and Annabelle Fritton (Talulah Riley) has been made head girl. Her first responsibility is thrust upon her when the gals discover a Fritton ancestor hid buried treasure. Two rings hold the key to its location: one has been found by a pupil, the other is missing. Both are desired by the dastardly Lord Pomfrey (David Tennant). And so the girls must square up to Pomfrey, infiltrate a secret society and run riot around London’s landmarks in short skirts and over-the-knee socks.But all this plot stuff is pretty irrelevant in a ‘St Trinian’s’ movie: it’s about escapism for young girls, and in the tradition of teen movies, there’s an idol for each tribe: Emos, Rude Girls, Posh Totties, Geeks and ‘Ecos’ (the Noughties answer to Crusties). Lazy pop culture references abound, including several out-dated Amy Winehouse gags. There’s also a token schoolgirl role for 28-year-old Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, who rocks up looking like the babysitter. Every time she chimes in an octave lower, you think she’s going to get rumbled. Alongside painful stereotypes are the usual exceptions: Rupert Everett as kindly, eccentric headmistress Camilla Fritton and Colin Firth as her former lover Geoffrey. Everett is a particular delight, adding nuance to broad one-liners and sympathetic touches to his character. In short, it’s business as usual at St Trinian’s.
Author: Anna Smith
Time Out London Issue 2053/2054: 17–30 December, 2009
User reviews of this film
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- FilmWatcher said...
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Posted on Dec 19 2010 00:00
Well it was pretty good but the 1st one was like AMAZING and id give it a 5 but this one should have concentrated more on the girls and the schools because the treasure hunting was a bit boring and Sarah Harding's role should have had more background
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- Tone said...
- Posted on Nov 10 2010 13:00 Terrible film, okay I suppose for pre-pubescent girls but don't even think of relating this in any way to the excellent Ealing comedies, why their name is attached to this drivel in the titles is beyond me.
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- bob said...
- Posted on Oct 19 2010 11:50 i really did not like this film it gets boring
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- keara said...
- Posted on Aug 12 2010 05:08 I liked this film but think Sarah Harding ruined it she really was just an extra that could of Been left out
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- baya said...
- Posted on Apr 09 2010 09:37 brilliant film not lol funny but its well worth a £5 to see or buy i think it 3 stars because it just a bit crazy not soming you want to miss
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- alex said...
- Posted on Feb 17 2010 17:42 good i loved it well it was alright but the first one was better loll hope to sseee a 3rd one lol good wouldnt say excellent tho xxxx
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- Ray said...
- Posted on Feb 17 2010 00:57 I LOVEEE ITTT LOLLL :D XXX
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- Ray said...
- Posted on Feb 17 2010 00:56 I loved this moviee its my best movie yet Lol i think the emo is really kool n she is my best charctor hope you enjoy the movie as much as i did and you should go and see it i thought it was funny and i would love to see it agen hope u all enjoy it xxx :D
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- kimberley said...
- Posted on Jan 09 2010 22:10 absolutly immense film dont know what half of you are talking about was amazing and so funny!
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- Arran said...
- Posted on Jan 03 2010 13:32 I thoght the movie was good for a light hearted Sunday afternoon but the plot was slightly crazy and the part played by Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding had no purpous.
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- Arran said...
- Posted on Jan 03 2010 13:28 I thought the movie was good for a light hearted Sunday afternoon but I would have to say the plot was slightly crazy and the character that was played by Sarah Harding did not have any purpous.
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- Sophie said...
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Posted on Jan 02 2010 18:58
absolutely awful
has to be the worst film I have ever seen
it's just boring and you're waiting for something decent to happen but it never does!
the ending is terrible
just a ridiculous film
bad acting, boring plot
might be entertaining if you're about 7 or 8
i can not emphasise how bad the movie is
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- Kate said...
- Posted on Jan 01 2010 18:40 Despite all my better instincts - I actually enjoyed this film. Go figure. Maybe I'll rent the first one....
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- max said...
- Posted on Jan 01 2010 02:53 Worst film i have EVER watched. Did not even attempt to stay untill the end
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- Anya said...
- Posted on Dec 31 2009 21:20 it's really good , i liked the first one better though ! butt it was goodd :)
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Cast & crew
Director: Oliver Parker, Barnaby Thompson
Cast: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, David Tennant, Gemma Arterton, Talulah Riley, Tamsin Egerton, Sarah Harding, Jodie Whittaker
Genre(s): Comedy
Rated: PG
Duration: 106 mins
UK Release: Dec 18 2009
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