Firstly, I must air the film was ruined somewhat by the fact we got in late and had front row seats. Nothing ruins a film more than having to scan the whole screen to see what is going on, especially at an angle.
I usually have doubts about films made from TV shows. Rarely a 20 – 25 minute TV show can be turned in to a 90 minute film and keep the audience not only interested but happy. I’m surprised to say that the Inbetweeners manages to do both and more.
For those of you who have not seen the series, why not? It would be useful to see the series first but by no means is necessary; just as seeing American Pie 1 isn’t necessary for American Pie 3 or whatever number they are on now! As a very quick summary:
The exploits of four friends, who are socially only marginally above what one of them calls “the freaks”, are presented as they grow from their late teen years into adults and as they go on their quest, usually unsuccessfully, for such grown up things as beer and sex. Simon Cooper, Jay Cartwright and Neil Sutherland have been friends for some time. Insecure Simon’s main quest in life is to get long time friend, Carli D’Amato, to be his girlfriend. Jay is the big talker whose stories, especially about his sexual conquests, are more fantasy than reality. And slightly dim-witted Neil is generally two steps behind everyone else in comprehension of life, and who is always defending his father from beliefs that he’s a closet homosexual. Into the group comes its fourth member, Will McKenzie, who met them when he transferred into their public school, Rudge Park Comprehensive, at the start of sixth form, as Will’s newly divorced mom could no longer afford his private school tuition. Nerdish and straight-laced Will, ridiculed for carrying a briefcase, insinuated himself in the group – not aiming his sights too high – as he tried not to be labeled as one of the freaks. Regardless, he is still the target of the school’s “psycho bully”, Mark Donovan, and the head of Rudge Park’s sixth form, Mr. Gilbert. Will’s initial saving grace in bonding with his new mates may have been that they all want to shag his pretty but protective mother, Polly.
(thanks to IMDB for the summary)
The film continues their antics on leaving school and travelling to Malia for Sex, Booze, Sex and Sex.
There are plenty of laugh out loud moments but with each comes an equally cringe inducing moment. Ladies, please note there is a lot of ‘cock’ in the film which is surprising seeing that it is ever so slighly more aimed at men..
Normally I would highlight a list of downpoints but this film, if seen as a something to sit back and enjoy, has very few if any. If you go to see this film as an intellectual thriller etc, you’re a retard. My one point to make though is, three out of the four girls have perfect diction, not quite sure you would meet them in Malia…
There are so many moments in this film that will make you laugh and even look at your own life back then. Go and see this film!
MOments of note are dancing in Marco’s (You see this in the advert but the entire scene is jaw dropping!), Bird from Newcastle, and I certainly won’t forget skinny dipping!
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