Just from reading the short synopsis, I was expecting to watch a lighthearted comedy sharing the DNA of films like "Superbad" or "Booksmart," but this was something completely different.
The movie distinguishes itself by doing its best to depict reality accurately - from the dialogue to the character interactions to the pandemonic party scenarios that unexplainably attract young people nowadays. And although it doesn't introduce anything new or groundbreaking, the film still manages to leave a lasting impact, carrying an important message primarily due to its diverse themes.
As we follow our protagonist, high school senior Tara, and her "best friends" to a holiday retreat in Greece on a mission to potentially meet a guy and lose her virginity, themes of friendship, self-discovery, vulnerability, and toxic masculinity are all revealed throughout the story.
Not much can be said other than that the film effectively captures the downfall of today's society and its youth - the lack of chivalry and respect from men, the absence of self-love and self-respect from women, jealousy from those close to you, and the constant pressure put on by others for you to fit in.
It's all very real. Mia McKenna-Bruce's excellent performance makes us forget we are watching fiction. Through her character, we can closely observe how easily today's society can quickly and aggressively strip away your innocence and turn its back on you.
This is definitely an important watch for everyone, reminding that you are never to be forced into anything against your will and not to be afraid to speak out.
The movie distinguishes itself by doing its best to depict reality accurately - from the dialogue to the character interactions to the pandemonic party scenarios that unexplainably attract young people nowadays. And although it doesn't introduce anything new or groundbreaking, the film still manages to leave a lasting impact, carrying an important message primarily due to its diverse themes.
As we follow our protagonist, high school senior Tara, and her "best friends" to a holiday retreat in Greece on a mission to potentially meet a guy and lose her virginity, themes of friendship, self-discovery, vulnerability, and toxic masculinity are all revealed throughout the story.
Not much can be said other than that the film effectively captures the downfall of today's society and its youth - the lack of chivalry and respect from men, the absence of self-love and self-respect from women, jealousy from those close to you, and the constant pressure put on by others for you to fit in.
It's all very real. Mia McKenna-Bruce's excellent performance makes us forget we are watching fiction. Through her character, we can closely observe how easily today's society can quickly and aggressively strip away your innocence and turn its back on you.
This is definitely an important watch for everyone, reminding that you are never to be forced into anything against your will and not to be afraid to speak out.