OK, so it isn't an obvious choice for a Saturday night in front of the the TV, but as a snap-shot of early 80's Britain it's worth it's weight in gold. My summary title refers to the fact that so many of it's stars never mention it when asked about their early careers. Look at some of the actors who made their big screen debut's here; Daniel Peacock, Karl Howman, Perry Fenwick, Sean Chapman, the late Gary Olsen, Clive Mantle, Caroline Quentin even Nick Berry. I also remember Elvis Costello saying that his theme song, Party Party, was the worst song he'd ever made.Anyone who went to parties around this time will find something they can identify with. And if there's a film with a better soundtrack, I'll wear Larry's yellow tank-top for a night out.I laughed, Mrs. Dorkin laughed..........aaah, I feel young again.

This is a vintage film from a vintage era.It gave a realistic look at what the younger generation actually got up to ( especially at christmas,new year time ) during the 80's.It is a film that you can watch over and over again and still laff at ( even with its cheesy one liners )the antics that Toby and company get up to.

This is a classic English film from the early '80's and for those from Britain who were in their late teens at this time it will bring back loads of memories of drunken parties at your friends parents house.Full of excellent music from this time this film also has lots of faces who have now made it famous on British T.V. If you don't appreciate or understand British (and North European) party and drink culture this film will be totally lost on you...

To be honest, i only watched this movie for the sound track! The movie itself, wasn't all that was to be expected though. Personally, I thought they stereotyped the whole free-easy going, alcohol driven teenage thing, but all in all, the cast did try their best, and with a soundtrack like that, who could go wrong?!