Boyz in the Wood

This is a raucous, non-stop ride that is a little rough around the edges but also unexpectedly endearing, not unlike the four teens at the center.

Doff honors those traditions of British comedy by making them feel fresh again. Most importantly, he still makes his four teen tossers a squad for whom to cheer.

It's fun and the satire has a bit of depth to it, even if the movie never quite carves out its own identity.

Disturbing and screwed up, yet also darkly funny, and more heartfelt than you’d expect, the movie soars whether taken at face value or viewed as an intelligent piece of commentary.