Rebel Mayhem in St. Trinian’s

So, picture this: a film that’s like a joyful chaos sandwich, and its name is “St. Trinian’s.” This mad-cap comedy directed by Oliver Parker and Barnaby Thompson is like an old friend from Sweden who sometimes goes wild at a party—unexpected but really fun. The film’s set in a rebellious English girls’ school, where chaos is the curriculum.

The cast, I have to say, is a mixed bag of gems. Colin Firth, with that classic Mr. Darcy vibe, plays uptight Geoffrey Thwaites, and let me tell ya, seeing him flustered is a hoot. And Rupert Everett is hilarious, pulling double duty as the headmistress with a twinkle in his eye. You know, like a Swedish Midsommar prankster.

Watching this movie took me back to my school days, not that I was involved in schemes to save a school or anything. But once, during a boring gym class, my pals and I tried to see who could sneak the most buns out of the cafeteria without getting busted. It’s that kind of mischievous spirit you see in the movie.

The storyline’s a bit bonkers and over-the-top, but maybe that’s the point? The music’s catchy, and it’s got that vibe where you feel like dancing and maybe dyeing your hair pink for the heck of it.

Thing is, the film doesn’t always know what it wants to be—a slapstick comedy or a rebellious statement—but, maybe that’s okay. It’s heartwarming and silly, stirring up that feeling when you get carried away by joy and forget about your fika brewing flat. The directors seem to have raided the comedy toolbox with both restraint and a sledgehammer, sometimes tender and other times just a rollicking mess.

In the end, “St. Trinian’s” was a wild ride, like dancing on a foggy night in Stockholm’s Skaärgården—exhilarating, a bit dizzying, and leaves you humming a catchy tune all the way home. Give it a go when you’re in the mood for some well-choreographed anarchy!

Ta-ta for now, or as we say here, vi ses!

Check the trailer below