How to Have Sex

Molly Manning Walker has written and directed her first feature length film, "How to Have Sex" and it's brilliant (as the British like to say). "How to Have Sex" is a candid slice of contemporary adolescence, about three young girls who have gone on vacation to Greece for a week of drinking, drugs, and sex. Mia McKenna-Bruce, who plays Tara, is determined to lose her virginity. What a performance - it's Oscar worthy but the film is too small and sadly Mia McKenna-Bruce will be overlooked. Mia McKenna-Bruce is a name to watch out for. "How to Have Sex" reminded me of "Aftersun," "Sundown," and "American Honey," to name a few recent films which share a gritty realism, an almost documentary style of candor. The authenticity of these characters speaks to the excellence of the writing and the wonderful performances of the entire cast. This is a modern snapshot of British youth. These kids felt real to me. Their choices and behaviours might, at times, make you uncomfortable. This is life. I look forward to seeing what Molly Manning Walker does next. Catch this one on streaming services or at a rep cinema near you. Or grab a copy from your local video store. In Ottawa that would be Movies 'N' Stuff.