Blockers

Blockers

Dir. Kay Cannon

Universal Pictures

Throughout the history of the genre, the teen sex comedy has been a mostly manly affair, with movies like American Pie (and its many sequels) and Porky’s (and its two sequels) standing as defining pillars. First-time director Kay Cannon’s newest film Blockers not only brings the genre into more feminine territory but does so with huge laughs and spectacular performances.  Following the antics of Mitchell (John Cena), Lisa (Leslie Mann), and Hunter (Ike Barinholtz) as they try and stop their daughters from going through with a prom night sex pact, the film delivers hilarious, ridiculous slapstick as well as some tender, thoughtful moments. (Simon Weedn)