"For a souvenir!"
Imagine American Pie done in the style of Ayoade's Submarine with the sweet heart of The Inbetweeners and you are pretty much there with this enjoyably fun little Australian indie coming-of-age comedy. Consisting mainly of banter-filled chats between our three 'teenage' protagonists in their last year of school, mostly about sex, with silly pranks and interactions with caricatured teachers (including a Mr. Gilbert-style Head of 6th Form) and a very eventful party, its low-key approach captures what seems like seismic events in their lives at that time. All three leads are easy-going and likeable and breathe life into their characters very well, with Jack Kenny perhaps the standout as the not-quite-so-bright Zane, nailing both the comedy and the more plaintive moments to very precise effect. With some laugh-out-loud gags and very poignant moments (especially towards the end), together with the different and grounded relationships explored with their respective girlfriends, the genuine camaraderie of the trio makes The Library Boys a slight but very entertaining movie.
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