Absolute Beginners

As coming of age dramas go, this one is very good indeed. It had interesting story lines, relatable and likeable characters and was a bit risque at times. There was excellent acting from all those involved and especially the three young leads. Set on the Polish coast in summer, it had some really nice settings and scenery and was photographed exceptionally well. The menage a trios of the three young leads was handled very well, capturing young desire vividly with its complexities, uncertainties and traumas. The story moved along well, without becoming predictable. I found it very engaging, very well made, and quite liberating.