Emma Roberts, Natasha Richardson, Aidan Quinn

A rebellious Malibu princess is shipped off to a strict English boarding school by her father.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: Nick Moore

Release Date: August 14, 2008

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DVD Release Date: November 17, 2009

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  • January 2, 2009
    Emma Roberts is so damn adorable she makes any film instantly likable. Even here where she plays a bit of a bitch for the first half. The film relies too heavily on the stereotypical differences between England and America to be of any real comic note, but there are a few genuine...( read more) laughs. Most of the laughs will be directed AT the film for it's dated humour. Performances are OK and the mix of girl trying to fit in, romance and even a bit of underdog sports comedy means there is always something going on to stop the film from stalling. Tally-Ho.
  • December 2, 2008
    This movie sucks. It's completely forgettable. However, I'm developin some unscholarly thoughts about Kimberly Nixon.
  • August 25, 2008
    It's actually a whole lot of fun, starts off a bit slow but picks up midway, the pre-teen mid-teen market is definitely going to love it. Emma Roberts has a big future ahead of her.
    It's not exactly original, oh who am I kidding it is the furthest thing from original, this story ...( read more)has been told a thousand times before and much better, but for the tween market it hits the spot. Roberts plays Poppy Moore a spoiled malibu brat whose father tires of her rebellious tantrums and ships her off to a boarding school in England. As I said before it does start off pretty slow, so much so that you will want to leave within the first 20 minutes but it gradually picks up pace and with a little help from a killer soundtrack and some genius choreography it turns out to be a really fun ride. So it's a treat for the kids and preteens but adults may find they've seen it all before.
  • March 18, 2009
    For once a rich kid brat we can root for! Loving the supporting cast, especially Nick Frost as a camp hairdresser, Shirley Henderson's teacher and Alex Pettyfer's love interest. Still, the plot's not up to much, the characters are two-dimensional and it all ends up as fluffy as a...( read more) Bel Air wardrobe. Still, the ending annoyed me. But, still, I liked it.
  • January 11, 2009
    I think one of the reasons I liked this movie more than I should, is because Poppy reminds me of myself. The rebellion and what she did to her father's girlfriends stuff, I would of done the same if I was in her position.
    I hated those stuck up private school kids there, even t...( read more)hough I love watching Gossip Girl.
    But yeah, it was a good chick flick. I have the DVD for some strange reason so I may watch it again. :P
  • November 22, 2009
    a great movie i own it
  • November 20, 2009
    Totally predictable, but it?s very entertaining still. Emma Roberts does a good job, she has an unmistakable charm about her. Nicely photographed.
  • November 17, 2009
    really good emma roberts move....great teenager movie..;)
  • November 14, 2009
    emma roberts are good,,
  • November 13, 2009
    awesome, the guy was SUPER HOT!!!

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  • Dandoooooooon
    December 8, 2008
    i rly like this movie this gr88888888888888888 nd i luv it so0o0o0o0o0 much hehheh:D
  • iArmy
    July 29, 2008
    im in this movie! they filmed it at my school =D
  • adkisvip
    March 7, 2008
    omj alex pettyfer! love him ahve to see it even if emma roberts is in it. sorry i dont like her
  • HippieChickle
    February 14, 2008
    I Finally Added some Pics from the Movie, Enjoy!

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