The French Kissers

For years now we have been inundated with teen sex comedies from Hollywood. Now finally another country has decided to make one.

That is the very refreshing thing about this film, that it comes from a country other than America. In some ways it proves that the hardships of sex are universal and you could imagine this film taking place in an American high school. What sets it apart from its American counterparts is the characters. The kids in the film look and behave more like normal kids. They do not look as groomed and polished as what you get in American films. One of the most obvious things being these kids have acne. Something you don't normally see in kids in any film. They also behave more like normal kids. You almost feel like this film is a documentary as the kids behave like regular kids you see around. Even the parents are more normal and not as polished either. The plot is quite typical of these films with a group of boys trying to have sex and there is little by way of events. The sex in this film is not really seen either as it is more implied and talked about. I will admit it is not as hilariously funny as I was hoping for. While there are a few funny moments they were more a small giggle rather than laugh-out-loud stuff.

Apparently this is a cast of unknowns with the director deliberately not choosing actors. Vincent Lacoste is very good as Herve. He has the right sort of average kid look as well as behaving like a regular kid. His scenes with his mother are particularly good with Vincent really displaying the embarrassment that all kids feel when their parents tease them about sex. Anthony Sonigo is also very good as Harve's best friend Camel. Another kid who brings a more naturalistic performance to his role.

If you are a fan of the teen sex comedy genre then you should definitely check this one out. Or if you have become sick of the tired old American versions, then see this for something different.