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Amazon.co.uk Review
Appreciating that the title does the film few favours, Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging nonetheless emerges as a really quite pleasant surprise. Based on the book by Louise Rennison, and directed by Bend It Like Beckham helmer Gurinder Chadha, Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging centres around the character of Georgia Nicolson, played by Georgia Groome, and her trials and tribulations as a 14-year old. There are boys, to start with, namely two brothers who have just started at her school, that should help in her quest for a boyfriend. There’s her rival, Lindsay, along with her friends in the a Ace Gang’. And let’s not forget too Angus the cat. It’s a mixture that naturally sends Georgia’s head spinning, and it’s the basis of a strong film. Far more than the teen Bridget Jones it threatened to be, Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging is actually a neatly layered, well-played film, that slots easily into the teen market that generally American cinema targets the best. Mixing some very funny moments in with the more dramatic (and it’s the quieter moments that ultimately impress the most), its young cast do themselves proud, helped immensely by the guiding hand of the ever-improving Chadha behind the camera. What’s more, it’s rare to see a film that talks to a teenage target market as well as Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging, without the need for liberal dollops of gloss. It’s entertaining without being patronising, and shows that British cinema has more breadth to it than many may give it credit for. Warmly recommended. --Jon Foster
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 Trust me, normal teenagers are doing a whole lot more than Georgia & co! September 14, 2008
willow (The Universe)
20 out of 31 found this review helpful
I knew when I read a movie review in The Daily Mail that Angus Thong & Perfect Snogging would be translated on film as a 'tween' movie, the kind of movie that would sit well to the girls drooling over the Jonas Brothers or boasting to having watched High School Musical more than twenty times. The movie succeeds whole heartedly in creating an entertaining portrayal of the life of a 14 year old to an young audience of 9-14 year olds.
Georgia lives in Eastbourne, she lives with her little sister Libby & her parents. Georgia & her friends refer to themselves as 'the ace gang'.
The story is set into motion by an older brooding bassist, with a side fringe who looks about 18 (as opposed to 16). Georgia is on a mission to make him her boyfrined & she'll do anything to get him.
There are a few similarities between Georgia & Bidget Jones, the way they both manage to get themselves into embarassing (but funny situatuions) in the name of love & that slightly questionable ability they have to make pretty much anyone fall in love with them.
What I didn't like in the film was the overuse of stereotyping, the way her crush's girlfriend is so conveniently nasty & pretty (think an American teen movie's 'hottest girl in school'). But of course it is a tween movie & it has to cater for the young girls rooting for Georgia.
I wasn't disappointed with the film, I pretty much knew what I was going to get when I bought my cinema ticket & yes you will probably predict the ending even if you haven't read the books. (Which are targeted at girls aged 12 plus as oppossed to 9-14).
Go to see this film if you are between the ages 9-14. In relation to a story, I read in a newspaper of a mother & daughter going to see the film together the mother was shocked at the girls antics, I would say that us 14-17 year olds are doing a whole lot more than Georgia & co are, the movie is very condensed,while the books were a little edgier.
I think there is potentially a great market for mature 14-17 year olds who really want to see something real (like Welcome to the Dollhouse) & it doesn't have to be about drugs or STD's.
In conclusion a good film, definitely not an original idea but for all of those Disney & Tokio Hotel lovers out there you can't get much better.
 The film for girls in 2008 October 9, 2008
Vicky Sparrow
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I really loved Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging as it is light-hearted and funny, yet realistic with film-y qualities. It is a must see for all teenage girls as it relates to the problems we may have, and is just a fabulous film to relax to. Watch it with an open mind and you'll love it!
I found that as a British "chic-flic" it was much more realistic than the plastic-style ones from America. Nothing is exaggerated any more than the average teenager would and the way Georgia is is very natural.
It involves everything from friendship to family, school to social life, and, of course, boys!
If you want a film which a girl from about 12 to 17 can relate to and enjoy, this is it. Also, if you have read the books it is a fab adaptation, but it does change a lot of the things which happen, so don't expect it to be as good as the books, just different.
Buy this and you (hopefully) won't be disappointed!
my daughter loved this film and so did I...... September 26, 2008
Vashti Cook (UK)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
You wont be disapointed....this is a must see for any girl age between 10-14..My daughter loved it and so did I....
Cant wait for it to be released on DVD so it can be added to the santa list!!!!
angus thongs and perfect snogging = awsome August 2, 2008
L. King (earth)
11 out of 21 found this review helpful
awsome
luv it
is the best teenage film ever!!!
=]
recomend it 4 anyone
Best Teen movie of 2008!! September 2, 2008
6 out of 12 found this review helpful
Gotta be the best!
Funny girl stuff, which all giggle at!
Fun to watch 10/10
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