Its closest spiritual sibling is probably Easy A, which interrogated the ways that female sexuality can be weaponized - both by bullies and social climbers - but in Blockers, the act of losing it is treated with the matter-of-factness it deserves for some people it's a big deal, for others it's a burden, and more often than not, it's just a thing you do because you want to do it. Pitch Perfect writer Kay Cannon makes her directorial debut here, confidently juggling the cast's comedic instincts with a frenetic but engaging story, as three overprotective parents set out to try and prevent their daughters from losing their virginity over the course of one chaotic night. Movies like Porky's and American Pie have been plumbing the depths of what horny high school dudes will do to lose their virginity for decades, but strangely, no film has ever explored that desire from the female perspective, at least not with the honesty and hilarity of Blockers. Questionable drinking games aside, Blockers is a raunchy teen comedy (written by Brian Kehoe & Jim Kehoe) that also gives equal screen time to the adults, resulting in a film that - while occasionally feeling overstuffed - is still an original and overdue addition to the genre.
If you've ever wanted to see John Cena butt-chug a forty through a funnel, Blockers is the movie for you! (If that's your main reason for seeing the movie, we might need a longer talk.)
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