First Date

I really loved First Date. It was fun, different and had a lot of quick unexpected turns. All things I love to see in an indie film. It got the comedy right and keeps you guessing "what's going to happen next?" Some great acting performances too. The director(s) really set the tone and the cast of quirky characters all find there place to shine in this well executed dark comedy.

I saw this at the at the Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival which typically slates a lot of great selections and First Date really stood out as exceptional.

"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!

"First Date", I am particularly fond of this film! It leaves a long lasting impression with some remarkable scenes and relatable characters. Its easy to get involved in the story as the plot unfolds and the action heats up. I really enjoyed the dialogue in the film and the genuine laughs. For an independent film, there are some scenes that truly shine with brilliance.

I generally turn on a flick to have on for "bg noise" while working and editing, but by the time I was 10 minute in I had to stop the work, restart the movie and get my fiancé to come to watch with me. I like films where I can't tell where it is going next, and this film delivered the expectation of expectation. I watched it a second time with my family just because it was full of action and laughs. I think it is a great film and I can't wait to see what it is next from this artist.

It's definitely funny, and the combination of inept characters is spectacularly entertaining. Sometimes felt a bit overkill or some scenes felt a little random but it was an endearing kind of bad that made it enjoyable and funny. The beginning with Mike was rather slow,I can't say I didn't "wtf" a bunch of times or enjoy every second, but I really appreciate that it keeps the audience on their toes for the most part and it does comedic scenes well. And hey - it made it to Sundance which is a fantastic feat within itself so I don't say anything negative to rain on that parade. It's definitely worth a watch and will (of course) be some peoples cup of tea more than others, but you'll be hard pressed to get through the entire film without laughing :)