The First Time Reviews
LWOODS04
Super Reviewer
March 15, 2013
The First Time is an honest look at teenagers falling in love and having sex for the first time. The awkward before and after. I really liked the two leads. I thought their performances were cute and genuine. For those who had their "first time" as a teen will probably be able to relate to this film. Well I guess firsts times are awkward no matter what age you are. I'm usually not a fan of most romantic comedies. But I like this one. Aubrey reminds me of myself at that age. So the film was relatable for me. The movie is charming and funny. It's not the typical dumb teenage flick that are so often made. This one is well written and directed. I would see this again.
Hamee
April 2, 2013
This should have been a ridiculous movie with a tired plot, but the cast was absolutely amazing. They were the best part of this angsty teen flick and they kept you entertained all the way to the end.
March 13, 2013
Well what a great movie about 2 teenagers falling in love for the first time! The girl tries to do everything to be different than other girls and act more mature than other girls her age! I am amazed that this movie got a way with a pg13 rating! It's a funny, dramatic, ironic, and romantic story!
April 27, 2013
Ahhh..this movie just made go awwwww.!!! I'm smiling like a teenager in love! Chick flicks are still awesome! Dylan O'Brien is too adorable :D
Amanda H.
April 17, 2013
Not a movie that is going to blow you away with originality or give you an existential epiphany but if you are looking for a feel-good flick to take you away from the pressures of reality for an hour and a half then this is a great pick.
April 14, 2013
Its rare to find a teenage chick flick that feels as real and heartfelt as this one. Honestly I found it reminiscent of one of John Hughes films in that it doesn't follow the cliche boundaries of your average teen romance and instead tells a story that feel honest and relatable. I loved every minute of it.
Andrew L.
March 19, 2013
It was a thoughtful look at teen angst and finding the right one, even though you are young. Love is love
March 16, 2013
The 15 minutes I bared to watch made me want to stab myself in the eyes. Avoid at all costs.
March 15, 2013
A sweet coming of age film with many true-to-life moments. It's not tied up in neat little epiphanies about life. Just like actually growing up, the insights come much later, years after the point of usefulness. In the end the movie is appealing because the two stars have chemistry and are appealing, and the movie doesn't overreach.
Dylan B.
March 15, 2013
Sweet and comedic, this movie is truly fantastic.
March 13, 2013
The writing may not be the best, and the acting might be only average. But there's something that I connected to in this movie that I can't explain.
Maybe it reminded me of the troubled feeling of understanding the feeling of love the first time, and all the wonderful and confusing shit that comes along with it. Maybe it reminded me of the rough patch that was my first time.
I don't know what it is about this movie that gets me so well, but maybe the fact that it clearly wasn't trying to impress any critics is what made it so pure. It seems to speak from some personal experience that everyone can relate to.
I could vouch for this movie all day but it the end I just hope you give it a shot.
Note: Dylan O'Brien is like a massage on the eyes. That's important.
This movie is a teen romance, so for start know that even if it was the best it could be it still won't receive good reviews from critics.
The writing may not be the best, and the acting might be only average. But there's something that I connected to in this movie that I can't explain.
Maybe it reminded me of the troubled feeling of understanding the feeling of love the first time, and all the wonderful and confusing shit that comes along with it. Maybe it reminded me of the rough patch that was my first time.
I don't know what it is about this movie that gets me so well, but maybe the fact that it clearly wasn't trying to impress any critics is what made it so pure. It seems to speak from some personal experience that everyone can relate to.
I could vouch for this movie all day but it the end I just hope you give it a shot.
Note: Dylan O'Brien is like a massage on the eyes. That's important.
March 9, 2013
damn it i loved this movie i was really torn if i wanted to give it 5 stars or 4 and a half but if you havent seen this movie it was awesome and it made me want more
March 7, 2013
This movie is honestly the best movies I have seen in a while. It makes you crave more. They deffinatly made you curl your toes and just simply - smile. It's worth the watch! Very short movie but all in all - It's not like other teenage movies, It really teaches you something and all makes sense , Because this really does happen. It's not like it's not realistic , It is ! This really does happen. and making a movie about it was a plus. WATCH IT. <3
March 7, 2013
Loved it <3 had me up all.. morning. early in the morning, like 3am,.. FANGIRLING. it was just too cute i cant even.
March 7, 2013
My gf made me watch this. It wasn't as bad as I though but It didn't surprise me neither. Actors look mature for high schoolers. Frank but approachable version of a teen post-coital situation.
