The Inbetweeners 2: Review

The Inbetweeners 2 takes place a little while after the first, and starts with Niel (Blake Harrison) and Simon (Joe Thomas) visiting Will McKenzie (Simon Bird) at his university. Unsurprisingly, none of the lads have grown up very much since the last instalment, and Will is still as much of an outcast as he ever was. The absence of loud-mouthed Jay (James Buckley) is soon filled however, as Niel gets an email letting him know that Jay is living the high-life in Australia, supposedly surrounded by supermodels and lavish leisure. So, due to their current boring lives, Niel, Simon, and Will all jet off to Australia to see their only other friend. 

Jay (James Buckley)

Did we really need another Inbetweeners movie? Not particularly. But although sunny Australia doesn't differ hugely from the seedy town of Malia from the previous film, there's plenty of geographical comedy featured. Will's criticisms of aboriginal traditions is definitely a highlight, and one which just wouldn't fit within the context of the previous instalment. Aside from an Australian gag here or there though; things are largely the same as before. Will is trying to win the affections of a girl whom has very little interest in him, Simon is stuck with a psychopathic girlfriend, and Niel is yet again completely unaware to anything around him. 

That's not to say that more of the same is an awful thing though. If you're a fan of The Inbetweeners from either their TV show or first film outing, then you'll definitely find lots to laugh at in the sequel. There were numerous times when the entire cinema was laughing, cringing, and sometimes a mix of both. The humour is far from intellectually engaging, but nobody ever expected it to be. Expect countless filthy sexual references, comical nudity, and even a little bit of faeces thrown in for good measure. 

Will McKenzie (Simon Bird)

In fact, when the film does attempt to deliver a little bit of drama, it feels more awkward than anything else. You can't be expected to really empathise with and care for individuals whom were previously urinating on each other's faces, so why did the film feel the need to try and shoehorn in some emotion towards the end? Aside from this short segment of attempted 'drama' however, The Inbetweeners 2 manages to consistently keep the jokes flowing and laughs consistent. 

Verdict

The Inbetweeners 2 isn't as memorable as the first movie, but is definitely worth checking out if you're a fan of the series. As I myself have seen every episode and the entertaining first movie, I'm speaking from a slightly biased point of view, because I went in knowing exactly what I was in for. Put simply, if you've never enjoyed this kind of humour, I doubt that this sequel will win you over. If you do however love the crude, rude and immature comedy that The Inbetweeners delivers (like myself), then you'll definitely not regret seeing this. 

"You know why they call it Down Under?

Because that's where your face spends most of the time."