Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging

71% of critics liked it

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Georgia Groome, Alan Davies
In theaters Jul 25, 2008
PG-13, 1 hr. 40 min.

Movie Info

Cast: Georgia Groome, Alan Davies, Karen Taylor, Aaron Johnson, Steve Jones, Eleanor Tomlinson, Manjeevan Grewal, Georgia Henshaw, Sean Bourke, Kimberley Nixon
Director: Gurinder Chadha
Rated: PG-13
Running Time: 1 hr. 40 min.
Genre: Drama, Kids & Family, Comedy
Theater Release: Jul 25, 2008
DVD Release: Dec 22, 2009
Synopsis: Bend It Like Beckham director Gurinder Chadha continues to explore the world of precocious adolescent girls with this tale of a quirky teen whose mind perpetually drifts back to thoughts of growing up, procuring the perfect boyfriend, and throwing the biggest birthday bash ever. While maintaining the perfect social life or getting that nose job she so desperately wants were once her highest priorities in life, the girl who wanted it all gradually discovers that family and friends are more

Critic Reviews

  • Ray Bennett, Hollywood Reporter
    The film lacks the wit and drama that might pitch it beyond the target demographic, though judging from what makes the girls squirm in the film, it might not succeed even there. More...
  • Derek Elley, Variety
    A good-natured bundle of early-teen femme angst pitched squarely at the youngsters who've made Louise Rennison's books a hit both sides of the Pond. More...
  • Felix Vasquez Jr., Cinema Crazed
    A perfectly entertaining chick flick with strong performances and Gurinder Chadha's trademark appeal to female sensibilities... More...
  • David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com
    It's such a sweet, funny movie, completely honest about hormones and young love. More...
  • John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
    ...aimed at early-teen girls, but it's got enough warmth and charisma to attract a wider audience. More...
  • Philippa Hawker, The Age (Australia)
    A bright, fitfully entertaining adaptation of two of Louise Rennison's popular novels for tween-to-teenage girls. More...
  • David Stratton, The Australian
    Even if you're long past the age of the characters in this film, you can enjoy the world of these girls who want, so badly, to become adults. More...
  • Jason Di Rosso, MovieTime, ABC Radio National
    These are age-old themes, not tackled with particular verve here, but there's a nice moral about girls learning to accept themselves regardless of shape or colour. More...
  • Rodney Chester, Courier Mail (Australia)
    Girls who are just starting to feel a little old for Hannah Montana will flock to this film, which will no doubt have a long life on the slumber party circuit. More...
  • Sandra Hall, Sydney Morning Herald
    Chadha gets some bumpy performances from her teenage cast. More...