Three underage girls go on holiday to have the time of their lives, only to get a glimpse of what life has in store for them.
Life and the introduction of consequences… Everything the British can be accused of while on holiday, in one film. Writer/director Molly Manning Walker brings to life a coming-of-age drama, introducing young men and women to the consequences of carelessness and the first steps in discovering identity. Replicating life, such cinematic experiences have shown time and time again that are not accompanied by comedy, and regardless of how many people we are surrounded with, the feeling of loneliness always takes over. The exception would be actual comedy, such as The Inbetweeners (2008), which offers a specific type of entertainment. Isn’t it “funny”? Comedy often hides the drama behind the harsh reality, which serves as its solid foundation.
Walker strikes an outstanding balance between the comedic elements and the hidden yet menacing insecurities that lurk behind all heroes’ utterances and actions. The pace and rhythm flow naturally, and the realism of broken families and selves surfaces in every sequence. Mia McKenna-Bruce is an excellent choice for Tara, who effectively conveys all the intended emotions, both verbally and through her bodily/facial expressions.
It would be wishful thinking for (especially) every Brit to watch How To Have Sex and the kind of “ritualistic” holidays it represents, as well as the respective consequences that are passed down from generation to generation. Unfortunately, though, history teaches us that we are not taught by history. It has to happen to us, and only then might we learn something. Or not…
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