Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri play "PJ" and "Josie," who head back to school for the new year convinced they won't have any romantic encounters. Their reasoning isn’t simply that they are gay; it’s a combination of feeling unattractive, unskilled, which they believe guarantees their entertainment will continue to come from Pornhub. Simultaneously, popular student "Jeff" (Nicholas Galitzine) is arguing with his girlfriend "Isabel" (Havana Rose Liu), who then joins the girls in their car after a tiny accident leaves this confident young man completely distraught. This incident sparks the idea for PJ and Josie to create a school club that claims to teach self-defense, while possibly providing an opportunity for some enjoyment as well. What follows feels immature, I thought. Perhaps it’s meant to be satirical, but the notion of a school permitting students to physically harm each other—even with teacher oversight—is simply unbelievable. The characters are remarkably superficial and the writers should understand that liberally sprinkling Anglo-Saxon swear words doesn't automatically make something humorous. As the film progresses, it becomes increasingly awkward, culminating in an ending that feels like discarded material from a "Happy Days" episode. I acknowledge this might not be for my taste, but regardless, it’s a poorly developed, overacted and rather forceful confirmation of almost every stereotype imaginable within an American school setting—and none of the individuals portrayed are presented favorably.
On September 23, 2026
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