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Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging

  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
31K
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Georgia Groome in Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008)
Trailer: Based on the International best-selling series of books by Louise Rennison, the film follows the eccentric and irresistible Georgia Nicolson as she overcomes the trauma of being a teenager and moves up the ‘snogging scale’.
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The story centers on a 14-year-old girl who keeps a diary about the ups and downs of being a teenager, including the things she learns about kissing.The story centers on a 14-year-old girl who keeps a diary about the ups and downs of being a teenager, including the things she learns about kissing.The story centers on a 14-year-old girl who keeps a diary about the ups and downs of being a teenager, including the things she learns about kissing.

  • Director
    • Gurinder Chadha
  • Writers
    • Gurinder Chadha
    • Paul Mayeda Berges
    • Will McRobb
  • Stars
    • Georgia Groome
    • Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    • Karen Taylor
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    31K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gurinder Chadha
    • Writers
      • Gurinder Chadha
      • Paul Mayeda Berges
      • Will McRobb
    • Stars
      • Georgia Groome
      • Aaron Taylor-Johnson
      • Karen Taylor
    • 88User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Georgia Groome
    Georgia Groome
    • Georgia Nicolson
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    • Robbie
    • (as Aaron Johnson)
    Karen Taylor
    Karen Taylor
    • Connie Nicolson
    Alan Davies
    Alan Davies
    • Bob Nicolson
    Eleanor Tomlinson
    Eleanor Tomlinson
    • Jas
    Georgia Henshaw
    • Rosie Barnes
    Manjeeven Grewal
    • Ellen
    Kimberley Nixon
    Kimberley Nixon
    • Lindsay
    Sean Bourke
    Sean Bourke
    • Tom
    Tommy Bastow
    Tommy Bastow
    • Dave the Laugh
    Liam Hess
    Liam Hess
    • Peter Dyer
    Eva Drew
    • Libby
    Steve Jones
    Steve Jones
    • Jem
    Imogen Bain
    • Headmistress
    Ingrid Oliver
    Ingrid Oliver
    • Miss Stamp
    Emma Tierney
    • Bummer Twins
    Natasha Tierney
    • Bummer Twins
    Matt Brinkler
    • Sven
    • Director
      • Gurinder Chadha
    • Writers
      • Gurinder Chadha
      • Paul Mayeda Berges
      • Will McRobb
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    7Groverdox

    Brilliantly observed, up until a stunningly contrived ending

    I wasn't surprised to find that "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" was directed by the same person who directed "Bend it Like Beckham". It has the same joyful, carefree, and amusing atmosphere, the same imperfect characters who you love for their imperfections, and puts you so easily into their world.

    The plot is really nothing you haven't seen before, but that doesn't matter because it's all the hilarious details on the way, like the protag's little sister, who thinks she is part kitten, and their cat, Angus, who is always attired differently whenever we see him.

    I also love the crazy vocabulary that the characters use, "fitties", "bazumas", "nunganungas", and describing everything as being "beyond the valley of the (insert whichever descriptor applies here)".

    Unfortunately movies like these can stay afloat with details that distract you from the plot... but the endings always seem to shrug these off and present their clichés boldly. The ending was so desperate to please that it kind of made me sad. I could believe most everything else that happened in the flick, even the bits that strained credibility, like the girls ending up with the guys they loved, those guys being in a band and them playing songs that sound like they were written by a middle aged record exec.

    What I couldn't believe, though, was the ending that was so finely attuned to absolutely everything the main character wanted out of life that it passed the realm of fantasy and ended up in delusion. If I knew a girl who told me her birthday party played out like that, I'd want her to see a psychiatrist.

    Anyway. I still greatly enjoyed this movie - even with the revolting kissing scene I have neglected to describe - and recommend you check it out.
    7napierslogs

    Age-appropriate light-hearted fun

    "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" is like a teen romantic comedy, but it's better than its contemporaries.

    We have a group of 14 year-old girls, mainly focused on Georgia (Georgia Groome), who try to find romance, learn how to kiss, and just go through the ups and downs of life as all teenagers do. It's mostly done with comedy, and some light-hearted 'real-life' moments. I find it is one of the better looks at teen girls while remaining cute and funny.

    I am older than its target audience, and while it's perfectly suited for its audience of teen and pre-teen girls, I was able to look back with amusement on all their trials of love.

    I am relieved that we have a teen comedy that doesn't go for a more mature audience and doesn't show the girls as more mature than they actually are. Finally with "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" we have an age-appropriate romantic comedy filled with light-hearted fun.
    Gordon-11

    Let this delightful film touch your heart

    This film is about a teenage girl facing problems with all aspects of her life, namely school, home and love.

    The title "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" made me lost as to what I should expect, but the director is a quality assurance so I watched it. "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" is actually a heartwarming, touching and funny comedy about a girl growing up and discovering herself. It seems like a simple tale about a girl coming of age, but it is actually a touching tale about friendship, family and accepting oneself for who you are. The leads are played by unknown actors and actresses, but they are all perfectly natural in their roles. It feels like am really watching a teenage girl's life as a bystander, not a film. I am truly touched by the amazing ending. I enjoyed watching "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" a lot. It deserves to be watched by a wider audience. Let it touch your heart.
    7metalli-chick

    Really great adaptation - I hope you enjoy it too.

    My daughter and I went to see this film last night with great anticipation as we have read the books. I know that the director is great having seen her previous work and I was looking forward to seeing how she and her co-writer had adapted the books for screen.

    First off it is based on the both 'Angus, Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging' and 'it's okay, I'm wearing really big knickers' there have been a few minor changes to make it work on film without Georgia sounding too whiny and to make the story flow better. It was a shame that we didn't get to meet Sven and his awesome flares, but he was there disco dancing in the background and Georgia fans will know him when they see him.

    From the moment it started we were engaged, the cinema was packed and during Georgia's initial walk home we were howling with laughter and it just got better. (Did her feet move or did she glide?) The audience was a mixed bunch, a majority of teenage girls, a sprinkling of boys and a few of us "out of the stone age", I don't think that anybody disliked it. It got major reactions from all of the audience each finding humour in different places. There were a few sad ahhh's when there was a sad looking 'Dave the Laugh', some misty eyes during a serious dressing down and laughter at Mum ogling Jem - or was that just me! anyhoo - both my daughter (16) and I (38) would pay to see it again. We highly recommend it but take a tissue with you, if not for the tears of laughter but for those misty eyes that may sneak up on you.

    It gives you a warm feeling to be reminded what romance and love is, both from a younger and older point of view. Although I did say to my daughter on the way home that you are not incomplete if you are don't have a partner, but it can be a great feeling when you are ready. But Georgia is written with a boyfriend goal in mind. Look out Sex God Georgia has a plan!
    8xxxtgerlillyxxx

    I loved it!

    If you go into a film and expect something more often than not you end up not getting anything out of movie your going to see.

    I have read all of the Angus thongs books over and over again and i loved them. of course when i heard the movie was coming out i was over the moon. so on Saturday i dragged my mum out of the house for a girl afternoon of giggles. And that just what we got. the film was different to the books, but i think that movies appeal to a wider variety of people, even though it was different it was just as good.nit was full of girl humour and going back to first crushes and falling in love for the first time and all those cringe worthy moments, girls and women of all ages should love this film, its filled with laughs, embarrassment, and down right sweet moments. I give it two thumbs up! I loved it!!!!

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    • Trivia
      The film has received a "PG-13" rating for suggestive content involving young teens and language, even though the language is not strong. This marks the first film from Nickelodeon Movies to receive that rating.
    • Goofs
      In the song 'Ultraviolet' the singer's guitar changes from an acoustic guitar to an electric guitar back to an acoustic guitar.
    • Quotes

      Robbie: I wrote a song about you.

      Georgia Nicolson: Really?

      Robbie: Yeah. It's called "Bitch in Uniform".

    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 20 Teen Movies of the 2000s (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Out of Time
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    • Release date
      • July 25, 2008 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cómo aprender a besar y no morir en el intento
    • Filming locations
      • 15 Borough St, Brighton, England, UK(Georgia's house)
    • Production companies
      • Nickelodeon Movies
      • Goldcrest Pictures
      • Bend It Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,926,344
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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