Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging by Paramount

Bibliographic Information

Chadha, Gurinder (Director). (2008). Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging [Motion Picture]. United States: Paramount.

Descriptive Summary

This British coming-of-age film follows fourteen year-old Georgia Nicolson as she struggles to land the perfect boyfriend and plan her fifteenth birthday party all at the same time.

When Georgia and her friends are introduced to the two new boys in town, twins Robbie and Tom, Georgia is instantly smitten with Robbie. Despite numerous attempts by Georgia and her best friend Jas to get Robbie’s attention, little seems to develop. Soon Georgia discovers that her old group of gal pals, the Ace Gang, care about little else but landing boyfriends and Georgia starts to feel left out and alone. 

The huge fifteenth birthday party that she was once so preoccupied with planning doesn’t seem important any more. Little does Georgia know her birthday party and her romantic life are not so hopeless as they seem. 

Evaluative Comments

What really makes this movie shine is the screen writing. The incredible wit and sarcasm displayed by Georgia makes this film more than just another cute teen movie, but a really enjoyable blockbuster that will leave you laughing right up to the very end. 

I would give this film a 10/10.

Suggested Audience

This film is rated PG-13. 

Watchers’ Advisory Notes

coming-of-age, unhurried, light-hearted

If you enjoyed this film check out the original book version. This film is based on the two teen novels Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging and Its OK, I'm Wearing Really Big Knickers by Louise Rennison.

Talking Hook

“I already feel fed up with boys... and I haven't had anything to do with them yet!”

                                                                        -Georgia Nicolson  

Reason for Inclusion

This movie has received lots of buzz amongst young women for its candid examination of growing up and how awkward that process can be. The real humour present in this film is also something unique to this genre of teen drama movies.

Category

Video (movie)