

Poised to attend Oxford University, 19-year-old Charles Highway decides it's high time to have a romantic encounter with an older woman. With the help of a computer program and several eccentric relatives, Highway sets his sights on seducing Rachel Noyce, a stunning American in her 20s. However, Highway has his work cut out for him. Noyce has a boyfriend, DeForest, and is not exactly receptive to Highway's advances — at first, anyway.
Writing
Amis's novel translated with vicious, quotable dialogue intact.
Acting
Dexter Fletcher commits fully to unbearable pretension.
Costume
Peak late-80s aspirational yuppie wardrobe archaeology.

Director
Damian Harris
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dexter Fletcher was 23 playing 19; Ione Skye was 18 playing the 'older woman' Rachel.
Martin Amis reportedly hated the adaptation, which soft-pedals Charles's nastiness from the novel.
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