How Long Is “St. Trinian's”?

Directors Oliver Parker and Barnaby Thompson's overhaul of the comedy franchise about the rebellious pupils of a girls' boarding school (which first hit the silver screen in 1954) stars Talulah Riley, Rupert Everett and Gemma Arterton. Annabelle Fritton (Riley), daughter of dodgy art dealer Carnaby (Everett), enrols at the shabby country boarding school, St Trinian's, run by her aunt Camilla (Everett, in a double role). Head Girl Kelly (Arterton) introduces Annabelle to the school's various factions (including the Geeks, Chavs, Posh Totty and some First Years who could teach the Mafia a thing or two). And when Annabelle discovers the crazy, raucous 'curriculum', she realises that this is a school like no other. However, once she's past a cruel initiation prank, she settles down and enjoys being part of the chaos. But then disaster strikes: the school lacks the funds to continue. The institution's finest brains (Annabelle and Kelly) come up with a rescue plan... which involves the theft of a world-famous artwork. Also starring in the madness are Colin Firth, as a beleaguered school inspector (who has a romantic past with Camilla), and Russell Brand, as Flash Harry, who helps the girls in their myriad nefarious deeds. Edited for language.