Running into this movie by chance I said what the heck and went for it. It was a rather shocking film (coming from Britain) with only a faint hint of meaning, concerning a holiday full of mishaps for four hopeless fools. I warn you that the nudity is rather unpleasant and so are most of the main characters.
The story is about four friends who have just graduated from high school and are looking to break away from their suburban lives just before starting university by going on a holiday to the coastal town of Malia located in the Greek island of Crete, to satisfy their boiling pots of lewdness. They don't get what they bargain for at all, involve themselves in embarrassing situations along the way, but turn their perspectives around in the end and start a new chapter in their lives.
The Inbetweeners was actually a hit comedy TV show from England that ran on for about two years and they then decided to make a movie out of it with the original cast members. I guess the movie is sort of a closing for the whole series because the guys move on in their lives and become young men.
First off I thought that this is just another teen summer flick that has no real substance to it and includes many scenarios and situations that a typical teenager experiences or dreams of. Partying, vulgarity and nudity are all up for display here and it might seem enticing for the target audience but for all others, it is definitely immature and crude in tone. All of the young men do change at the end and realize the more important values in life, giving the audience at least a glimmer of satisfaction from the whole experience.
I don't think this is a great piece of advertising for the island of Crete whatsoever in its exhibits of the environment, housing and the whole "spring break" fantasy of clubbing, drinking and girls galore. I mean, where are the police officers or at least one person who is an adult and can stop this irresponsible behavior? The cinematography was rather petty and the only scenes I was impressed with was when the gang first were introduced to the nightlife of Malia. It was definitely a catchy montage that seemed almost like a dream, until we were hit on the head by reality. And I also liked the realistic quality of the boat party towards the end with it's vibrant colors and the long shots used to capture the ship and its atmosphere.
The main characters are basically all considered "freaks" because they are socially inept and rather awkward around people, but I guess that is what makes their story appealing to so many teens that can relate to such a stereotype. I admit that most of them are really rude in their actions and speech but deep inside they're not bad people. They just want to fit in and that's what most teens identify with these days.
The film did reach smashing records in the UK evidently because of their familiarity with the series, but for me this is a one-time watch although I don't dismiss it entirely. It was entertaining and exotic which might just be someone's calling card, and some may think of it as British version of American Pie. But hey, that's just my opinion and it's your choice to decide if this kind of film is for you.
P.S. I had no idea that a British movie could be so blatantly dirty.
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