Madonna sang about it. The first, second and third “American Pie” movies were definitely all about it. It is sometimes associated with prom night. That’s right ladies and gentlemen, the film is about virginity. In directors’ Huck Botko and Andrew Gurland’s new comedy, “The Virginity Hit,” every possible intrusive detail of a New Orleans anti-virginity pact is cinematically chronicled and introduced into the viral video hall of fame.
As Zack (Zack Pearlman) and friends seek to get their buddy Matt (Matt Bennett) to cash in his V-Card, they run into a series of unimaginable situations. In this adventure, Zack seeks to retrieve his best friend and adopted brother Matt from the depths of his self-diagnosed acute medical condition known as “blue balls and a broken heart.” In doing so, the gang finds itself on the road from the New Orleans swamps to the depths of one of fashion’s biggest label stores: Ralph Lauren.
As the film progresses, the complexity in achieving their underlying goal becomes painfully difficult and embarrassing when a potential female suitor steps in to shake things up, offering Matt a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity 8212; one that gets Matt and Zack almost too close for comfort.
“The Virginity Hit” is an artistically original film based on the all-too-commonly referenced topic of premarital sex and the celebration that inevitably follows. While some people rejoice with a handshake or a high-five, the characters in this film are bonded together by a sociable puff and pass of a suggestive hookah. What the film lacks in A-list celebrities it compensates for with a generous amount of references to YouTube videos and porn stars. In addition to giving a whole new meaning to “charitable fundraising,” the film provides a documentary-esque feel with its momentary character interviews and asides.
“The Virginity Hit” has the roller coaster comical sense of “The Hangover,” the camera handling of “Cloverfield” and the love / hate appeal of MTV’s “Punk’d.” Interestingly enough, Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, creators of funnyordie.com, jointly produced this film and though neither made any cameo appearances, the film still manages to provide a hearty laugh or two.
Despite the fact that the film has no prequel and no sequel is to be anticipated, there is no end to its abundant modern social references. From Rickrolling to Sunny Leone, the surprises never end. “The Virginity Hit” accurately represents and appeals to its young adult target audience and provides a handful of memorable quotes and film sequences. This may not be a box office door buster but it manages to warrant its fair share of “Did that really just happen?” moments, which makes it worthwhile in the end.
For more information about the film, visit thevirginityhit.com or call the “Virgin Helpline” at 888-743-4335.?