The Inbetweeners 2
The Inbetweeners 2
There are few British TV comedies that survive an upgrade to the big screen. From the League of Gentlemen to Ali G, many have tried and failed. Then in 2011 we followed a group of four plucky teenagers or "Inbetweeners" on holiday to Malia on a mission of friendship, booze and "clunge", the formula was just right and it sort of worked. I laughed. We all laughed. So much so in fact that surprisingly it has actually managed to spawn a sequel: the Inbetweeners 2.
The producers clearly believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it, as once again we join Will, Simon, Jay and Neil as they team up abroad for another holiday. This time the budget has stretched to sending the fanny-tastic four to Australia on a road trip. Cue jokes about going "down under", lots of going "phwoar" on bikini filed beaches and more awkward sexual advances.
The thing is, just because the first movie worked, doesn't mean that you can just repeat the recipe and expect success. It worked because we grew fond of the characters as we laughed at them, stumbling through adolescence in a way that was funny now it was happening to someone else. We then happily followed them on holiday the first time, and cheered as finally, through a haze of Sambuca and nob-gags, they each realised something fundamentally important about themselves. And got laid.
But just because I like them doesn't mean I want to go on holiday with them EVERY year. I mean, they're nice guys and and all but, well, what with work and other commitments, I've got new friends now. It's not my fault either - when was the last time they called me, or were even on TV? Film wankers!
Smiley
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