We follow four girls over three days in two cities as they ponder the one chance that has landed on their laps. Kerrys, Jo, Cassandra and Shannon (right) are mates in college. They’re your normal bunch of girls, out for a good time and taking care of each other. But something tragic has happened in Shannon’s life and she’s falling apart. Her friends though, don’t seem to have noticed.

4.3.2.1 is one of those films with different storylines that converge at the end. It’s well done and keeps you guessing until the final reveal.

We start with Shannon, who comes across as a total moanie emo who lives only off Pringles until we find out why she’s so depressed. She’s lost and needs her mates. So she goes to see Jo at work. While there, she inadvertently grabs a stash of diamonds. Hate it when that happens.

Then we head off to Cassandra; a leggie, blonde, posh girl with a prodigious talent on the piano. She’s off to New York to audition for a revered piano tutor. She’s also got an online boyfriend she’s mad about and has arranged to meet him in NY. On her way, she meets with Silent Bob himself, Kevin Smith, who gives her an important life lesson. “Don’t let them fuck you in the ass”. The trip is a disaster but, inspired by Silent Bob, she takes control of the sitch and decides it’s payback time.

Back in London, Kerrys is having family problems. Her brother is a low-brow crook, who is taking care of the diamonds that eventually end up with Shannon. He’s an arse but Kerrys is the sassiest, coolest chick on the planet and can play him. She’s got a gorgeous girlfriend too and they enjoy each other’s company quite beautifully.

Finally, we have Jo. Jo is a good girl. She always does the right thing by her family and is getting sick of being treated like a door-mat. She works too hard and cares too much. This worm is about to turn.

To tell you any more would be to ruin an enjoyable romp of a movie. 4.3.2.1 isn’t going to strain too much of the old gray matter, but it’s great fun. Plus, for some reason, Kerrys, her girlfriend and Cassandra spend most of the film in their underwear. Do you hear me complaining?

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