
The comedy follows Sam, as her life is turned upside down on a big night out. When reunited with her old college friends, Sam is forced to re-evaluate her life and constructs an elaborate façade in order to convince herself and her friends that she has it all. But once her dysfunctional yet devoted trio of best mates intervene, her carefully crafted charade begins to crumble amidst the shots, cigarettes, ciders and toilet transgressions. Faced with some very harsh realities,... (Full plot summary below)
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The comedy follows Sam, as her life is turned upside down on a big night out. When reunited with her old college friends, Sam is forced to re-evaluate her life and constructs an elaborate façade in order to convince herself and her friends that she has it all. But once her dysfunctional yet devoted trio of best mates intervene, her carefully crafted charade begins to crumble amidst the shots, cigarettes, ciders and toilet transgressions. Faced with some very harsh realities, Sam must struggle to remain true to herself and reassess exactly what she wants from life.
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| Digital SpyStella PapamichaelIt's very funny and very fresh - in more ways than one. |
| Daily Express (UK)Henry FitzherbertAdapted by Rachel Hirons from her own play, it's a fun idea and makes for a vivacious comedy enhanced by strong work from the cast, especially Sheridan Smith as the misbegotten protagonist, Sam, whose life is going nowhere. |
| Little White LiesSophie Monks KaufmanAn honest and unvarnished night of realisation on the tiles. |
| HeyUGuysLisa Giles-KeddiePowder Room harnesses some refreshing female comedic talent, all witnessed by the wise toilet attendant (newcomer Johnnie Fiori) who ends the night on a high, soulful note - much like any Saturday night sing-song in the loo when inhibitions crumble. |
| London Evening StandardCharlotte O'SullivanSex, drugs and rock n roll. It's all here. And, best of all, there are no bloody weddings. |
| Total FilmJosh WinningFirst-time director MJ Delaney mixes style with big laughs, and though the film stumbles over the occasional am-dram bum note, Smith balances it all out as the likeable girl next-door. |
| Time OutAnna SmithA frank and fitfully funny look at female friendship |
| Sky CinemaRich PhippenThe plot isn't hugely detached from an EastEnders or Hollyoaks spin-off, but the dialogue is sharp and the performances earnest and convincing. |
| CineVueJoseph WalshLike anyone who's had a few too many on a night out, Delaney's Powder Room staggers and stumbles. |
| The SpectatorDeborah RossThe message... is nothing new, but its portrayal of young women desperately trying to have a good time while actually having a miserable time isn't something I can remember seeing before, and it feels emotionally right. |