She's A Rebel, She's A Saint

The blurb:


St Trinian's, the infamous school for 'young ladies,' is facing a financial crisis. A new Education Minister (Colin Firth) is an old flame of the headmistress (Rupert Everett) but is determined to bring discipline and order to the anarchic school. A motley crew of teachers, and ruthless pupils join forces to steal the famous painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" from the National Gallery. But can their combined cunning, girlish wiles and total lack of shame win the day before the authorities close them down for good?


My thoughts:


I must admit that I was really looking forward to watching this movie, as the plot seemed highly entertaining and I felt sure that it would be full of laughs. But sadly, as the movie came to a close, it has to be said that it fell a bit flat, and I was left feeling rather disappointed. I'm not saying this is a bad movie, but if you're looking for a gripping (and believable) storyline, then St Trinian's probably isn't the best pick of the crop!
    For me, the plot never really seemed to take off, and when things eventually did get going, the sequences of events did appear a little far fetched and ridiculous. I also found that the voice of the headmistress (Everett)was very difficult to understand in places - although this is most likely due to the fact that the role was being played by a man mimicking a woman's voice. On the positive though, this choice of casting did make the relationship between the headmistress and the Minister (Firth) all the more entertaining to watch.
    The greatest thing about this movie for me was the comical showcasing of various stereotypical school cliques, including the nerds, the emo's and the 'posh totties,' to name a few. This school is all about rebellion and outcasts, so it was great to see these groups come together in a bid to save their dysfunctional school from ruin. St Trinian's is the one place where everyone is accepted and has a place - a home for the outsiders - and I thought it was great that the 'minorities' were finally recognised. Although, the appearance of Girls Aloud did put a downer on the ending for me personally, as I feel they represent the complete opposite of what this school is all about - that being originality and uniqueness!
    All in all, if you want a movie with a good humoured, fun and slightly outrageous storyline, St Trinian's is probably right up your street. But if you're hoping for something that's gripping, engaging and has a plot that involves a little more brain power to follow, this movie is most likely not your cup of tea!


Star rating: 3/5