St. Trinian's

As a remake, St Trinian's relies on Rupert Everett's obvious zest at camping it up in dual roles to Colin Firth's straight man, and it is reasonable, bawdy fun in school tunics as it navigates to somewhat old fashioned English humour. Much of the film is unashamedly played for laughs with special emphasis on the scenes between Camilla and Colin Firth's stitched up education minister Geoffrey Thwaites. ... Full Review

Trinian's," with her striking beauty and ability to carry a film it is just a matter of time. In a humorously poignant moment, Mario makes Veronica swear that they will always tell each other the truth only to lie seconds later. ... Full Review

BEST OF THE REST: ST TRINIAN'S (12) (ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO) Luckily, the St Trinian's schoolgirls decide to save their beloved establishment by pulling off the crime of the century - stealing a priceless painting from the National Gallery and getting Russell Brand's wide boy Flash Harry to fence it for them. ... Full Review

St Trinian's must do better The reason the movie is quite fun, without being any good, is Rupert Everett's turn as a horse-faced headmistress, transparently influenced by Camilla Parker Bowles. ... Full Review

Well, it's funny how the old films were actually more sexy and daring than this one.....it's dated and safe in its concern with class.....The original St Trinian's was a celebration of English eccentricity, non-conformity and the charming decadence of the posh.....This is a classic slice of warmed-over, outdated Ealing comedy rubbish.....If this was a truly funny film that dared to take real risks, all could be forgiven.... ... Full Review

British cinema doesn't often bother to please.....asks a sympathetic Headey.....The truth is, though Oliver Parker and Barnaby Thompson direct with more flourish than genuine inspiration, their film is camp fun....a lot of the supporting players, including the oddly third-billed bluestocking Lena Headey -....No one would call this a better film, but in an odd way it's truer to Searle, at least in restoring the balance.... ... Full Review

while Everett is as dependable as ever as the scatty, buck-toothed headmistress.....While unlikely to have anyone cheering in the stalls, St Trinian's is nowhere near the calamity it should have been.... ... Full Review

Surprisingly enjoyable comedy with strong comic performances, lively direction and several decent gags. Rupert Everett (in full Camilla Parker-Bowles drag) stars as Camilla Frinton, headmistress of the infamous St Trinian's school for girls, which is facing two distinct problems: first, the bank is threatening St Trinian's with closure and second, the new Education Minister, Geoffrey Thwaite (Colin Firth) is determined to bring discipline and order to the anarchic school. ... Full Review

The lead performances from the young cast are generally weak (apart from an excellent Jodie Whittaker ) and the script is a tiresome mulch of self-conscious cultural references. ... Full Review

The film features a strong cast, is suitably anarchic and frequently hilarious. We meet the first, scheming art dealer Carnaby Fritton, as he delivers his anxious daughter Annabelle (Riley), who has left the rather more refined Cheltenham Girls School, to the semi-derelict country house that is St Trinian's. ... Full Review