How to Have Sex

Screened on VOD.

Despite giving this a lower rating of 2.5 stars, I wouldn't want to dissuade anyone from seeing this, because when checking out some reviews from critics, there is some definite admiration for it. While I 100% do not think this is a bad film, I guess I'm simply not seeing it. I don't get it, apparently. It ain't clicking with me!

Funny enough, for a film about 3 young mates from England's North Country heading to Greece for a holiday break of sex and partying, I was surprised it turned out OK. Naturally, I thought I would hate these characters, as on paper they're my worst nightmare (a few generations apart, its not necessarily a criticism), but they were better than tolerable, and actually somewhat compelling at times, especially the lead Mia McKenna-Bruce.

The problem though is the overall point of the film's existence. Even as a mood piece, or observational hang-out film, it doesn't really work. It's all done proficiently, don't get me wrong, and there was no regret in checking this out, but there was really no emotional weight to it whatsoever. Even at the ending where films like this can generally come together, it just sort of ended, and that was that. You can likely see the attempt at purpose and conclusion, but it doesn't land at all. Maybe that's because we spend the entire movie watching them drink and walk around town partying and not much else. How is the audience supposed to relate to that on any emotional level?

Anyway, some may find more here to admire, including relating to the characters more depending on your age range, but for me, it's mostly an empty affair, despite some stronger than expected elements scattered throughout.