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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.

"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.

The writing and directing remind me of Kevin Smith and Clerks, in that this is the first big film that is coming from a great talent with very little to work with. I have no doubt that the people involved with this project will get another, much larger, round of funding for their next piece, and that this will remain a solid classic for years to come. As with most comedies, I'm expecting my second watch to contain more laughs, but the first run through didn't disappoint. While there are the typical "faux pas" that come from low budget comedy acting, there are many great characters and moments that make this excellent little story shine.

FIRST DATE is a movie that impressively walks the fine line between laugh out loud coming of age comedy, and anxiety inducing thriller. A small town full of oddball characters cause a teenage date night to go horribly awry: ruthless, crooked cops, a vicious drug ring (with a book club), and a crazed, trigger happy woman all cross paths with hilarious and violent results. A comical, double crossing, trust-no-one, crime spree mystery with a charasmatic lead (keep an eye on Tyson Brown, he could be a star). The action keeps the 2 young lovebirds apart for most of the film, and their strong chemistry makes you cheer for them to get together. Perhaps it feels a touch too long, but FIRST DATE is funny, sweet, erratic, and violent. Lively entertainment from start to finish.

Fun. So worth watching.

Of course you know a first date in a movie called First Date isn't going to go exxxxxactly as planned right? But it goes beyond hijinx and defies expectations.

This combines aspects of several genres so you don't have to be super into this "type" of movie and still have a great time. It's solid, unexpected writing for a quirky indy. For whatever small budget they had to do this it's well executed, directed, etc. Good actors we're surely going to see in other things soon.

Will you have a good time watching this film? Yes.