Because North America doesn’t produce enough tween oriented trash, the Brits are bringing some of their own high school girl comedy to the table.
It’s called St. Trinian’s and you may recall that John used a still from the film in a recent Screen Shot Quiz. I’d read a few things here and there about the film, which stars Rupert Everett and Colin Firth among a gaggle of young girls all of whom look too old to be in high school, namely that it’s pretty awful. But that isn’t stopping it from coming across the water.
Oh yes, prep those knee-high socks and paint you nails and hair black, the girls of St. Trinian’s are coming to America! Variety reports that the film, which did fairly well at the UK box office, has been picked up for US distribution by Neo Classics and for Canadian release by Alliance. If that’s not enough good news, they’re also reporting that Ealing Studios, the UK company behind the production, is also prepping St. Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold, a sequel we’re all dying to see.
I may be giving the movie a bit of an unfair punt considering I haven’t actually seen it but truth be told, regardless of how bad it is, I’ll likely catch up with it at some point. I have an odd attachment to movies about high school, particularly those featuring teen girls; it must be some odd, subconscious high school trauma thing. Not to mention, Colin Firth is in it so it’s an immediate must see.
I expect this will be released at some point during the January to March ’09 drought. I’m sure those who are interested, will dig for the release date once it’s announced.
For the curious, the trailer is tucked under the seat.
This looks terrible, that said, Goth girls are hot! Bring on the SUICIDE GIRLS!
SG have some excellent interviews. I particularly like the David Lynch interview from a while back
I have seen this movie,(have the region 2 dvd) and it’s not as bad as one might be led to believe. Colin Firth is hysterical and the many send-ups from his past films (if you know them and catch them) are a scream.
It’s not the world’s next great comedy but it is worth a trip to the theater.
I don’t know, I think this actually looks alright. I wouldn’t put money on it of course, but this could be one of those fun, pleasant surprises along the lines of Legally Blonde or Miss Congeniality. I won’t be running to the theater for this, but I bet there’s some fun to be had here.
I’m so glad this is coming out. It is very hard to be a Colin Firth fan in the US, when we don’t get to see all his movies. I know that his legions of fans will be out in full force to see his movie and any other Colin Firth movies that are released in the US, as they usually do.
I saw the first two films from the original series starring Alastair Sim which were pretty funny. The remake looks like it’s keeping to the spirit of the original, which in 1950s Britain was more outrageous. Still, I’m not one to pass up a film with cute girls running around in their underwear.
“Colin Firth fan in the US” oh how TRUE.
I noticed the description said something about being a remake of some sort but I couldn’t find the original film information. And I’ve already admitted to having to see this.