Archive for April, 2008
Not a bellyaching laugh but a little light froth. The plot follows the St Trinians tradition of a poorly run school, where both pupils and staff are borderline criminals, threatened with closure by the education minister. Anyone old enough to have seen earlier versions will remember many of the characters: Flash Harry, Matron and the ‘terrible twins’. Sublimely subtle performance by Rupert Everett as both the headmistress and his own scheming brother, very ably supported by Colin Firth as the Minister. Some interesting references to past classics such as The Italian Job and Pride and Prejudice (you can\’t miss this one, its a real beauty).
When the schoolgirls plot to steal one of the art world\’s most famous paintings in order to save the school from bankruptcy you think they may have lost the plot. But this is the charm of St Trinians, they may be uneducated schoolgirls but they’re not stupid!
Footnote: The picture in Miss Fritton\’s study is a painting of Alastair Sim. He played the part of Miss Fritton in at least two earlier St Trinians films.
Anyone contemplating going on a diet should make this bar their last stop. The food portions are enormous !
We went there for a late weekday lunch, after the rush. The place was clean and the service friendly. You get a buzzer for when your order is ready and collect yourself.
Themed as an english style pub there is a large range of english beers as well as local. Obviously the former are expensive but that’s to be expected. There was plenty of space, the upper floor was closed, but I should imagine on evenings and weekends it gets pretty chokka, especially when there’s live music.
Would I go again ? Yes, but probably order one meal between two. After this visit I didn’t need to eat again until the next day!
