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It's a movie with a story that goes in directions you won't expect. That's appropriate, being about a brainy student of astrophysics who is trying to figure out how the world works, while have to juggle ticking clocks and pressures that life throws at him from all sides.

The movie has moments of thrills, scenes of honest heart-to-hearts, and sequences of frustration and relief.

I recommend this movie to those who like seeing what life is like for people coming from all kinds of backgrounds or life situations. If it looks like just a low-key independent film, viewers may be surprised how a little bit of honest storytelling can pack a real emotional punch.

"First Date" is an ambitious thriller-comedy-action-romance independent movie, with quirky characters and several excellent action-driven set-pieces. Its themes are subtle, and there is substance underneath all of its flashy style; but it is not heavy-handed, and it is definitely entertaining. I was glued to the screen up to the end credits, not knowing where it will go next, or how it will end! I found the movie to be like an indie homage to wild action-comedies like Pineapple Express and Game Night, though it also has the quirky world and characters of a movie like The Big Lebowski. Being that it tackles so many different genres, some may take issue with the movie's mercurial tone... but in the end it is still a thrilling, entertaining movie. Watching it was a real rollercoaster of a ride, so if you're looking for a thrilling experience, check out this movie!