First Period

So to be honest, I was scared to watch this one (partly because I feel the descriptiveness of the previous reviews might lead me to believe they're fake). But since it was free on streaming Netflix I gave it a chance. I am very glad I did.

This movie won't be for everyone, but for those like me that like their comedy a little silly, a little cynical, and extra random, it's perfect. Imagine if John Waters directed the high school portions of Romey and Michelle's High School Reunion on a shoestring budget. This movie is what you get. The innocence and campiness of Hairspray mixed with the irreverence of his earlier work, perfectly combines with the random silly comic sensibilities of the lead actors. I was laughing almost the entire film.

True, there are a few jokes that fall flat. (Like a toilet scene that was predictable and just not well done.) But most of the jokes fly a million miles a second, and I'm already planning on watching it again to catch the jokes I missed. Sometimes a single strange side glance from one of the leads was enough to make me bust out laughing. Not to mention the actor playing Cassie could basically have a movie all about Cassie and I would watch it in a second.

The thing that really struck me about this movie though was its treatment of all the characters. Most silly low budget films like this lose their way in the third act when they try to learn a lesson or become serious. It often comes off incredibly insincere. That isn't the case with First Period. During the third act we learn more about the characters and all of them become very relatable. I even was shocked to find myself smiling sympathetically during a very tense conversation with Maggie and the main antagonist. It was surprisingly well done. Even though the movie is often cynical, crude, and relishes making fun of its characters, it never loses its heart and understanding that these are real characters who have real emotions and feelings.

I was shocked I loved this movie so much and will definitely be showing it to my boyfriend and friends for some late night laughs. Second Period anyone? "You're welcome."

My goodness, this movie sure is a treat - I don't even know where to begin! It's campy with incredibly smart dialogue, and the cast is amazing! I saw it twice in theaters during its run and will be buying the DVD when it's released this year. Be ready to be surprised by what you see and hear. This is not a conventional movie and there are times when you need to ask someone next to you if you really heard what you think you just heard. Yes, you did. It pays a wonderful homage to '80's flicks so there are special references you'd pick up if you are from that era but even the ones that go over your head, you still laugh at the humor because it's still new to YOU. So do yourself a favor. Have some friends over, pour some cocktails, and pop this DVD in. You'll thank me later. You're welcome. ;)

It has the flavor of Strangers with Candy and to a lesser extent Pen15 and Haters Back Off, but in the wildly inappropriate self-delusional main character genre, there's easily room for all 4.

I love this movie. You're welcome.

A friend recommended this one to me, and it sat in my list for a good long while. But I started to watch it on impulse and found myself laughing so much. There were a few jokes that didn't work, but the overwhelming majority of them were brilliant, and overall this was the kind of offbeat comedy that I would rank up with Heathers...which obviously it took one or two inspirations from!

The performances are strong across the board, the dialogue is snappy and feels not only natural (which is amazing in such an almost surreal film at times), but also extremely clever. It's rare to find such a gem of a movie that is not only insightful and moving, but also hilarious and ridiculous. It never takes itself too seriously...just seriously enough to make you think, and then it's all fun again. But it does such an excellent job of everything that it's easy to love. You can easily forgive a couple of missed laughs when you end up laughing so much more, and even getting a little warm and fuzzy feeling. Not to mention hot guys all over the place!

At the end of the day, this not only deals with serious issues, but does it well and in a hilarious way. It raises questions that should be raised, and it's a lot of fun. I think this is a film that everyone should watch, because honestly it has the right idea in every way. Bravo.

First Period won't make everybody laugh, that's for sure. The more uptight people will probably think it's a kind of dumb and immature humor, but for people that like to laugh with anything, especially if it's exaggerated and over the top, they will have a lot of fun watching this. I did for sure! The entire movie is full of clichés about how teenagers act and think. The genious about this movie is definitely the fact they chose two males to play Cassie and Maggie, the main characters of First Period. Brandon Alexander III and Dudley Beene were hilarious playing their characters. I had a smile on my face for almost the entire movie as they go from one funny scene to another. Brandon Alexander III wrote the story as well, he has a great sense of humor that makes me wonder if he made other comedies like this one. If so, I will definitely give it a go.