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The First Time
2012 95 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.5
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director: Jonathan Kasdan
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Description
A spark of attraction smolders, then ignites, between two teens from different high schools who meet by chance at a party.
Budget:
$2M
US Gross:
$22,836
Worldwide:
$92,654
Starring
Dylan O'Brien
Actor
Britt Robertson
Actor
Victoria Justice
Actor
Awards
Sundance Film Festival 2012
— Grand Jury Prize (Drama)
Key opinion
The First Time is a polarizing teen romantic drama that relies heavily on familiar genre tropes and a predictable narrative structure. While many viewers find the central performances and sincere atmosphere charming and relatable, others criticize the film for its banality and lack of significant depth.
| Production | The film succeeds in delivering a cozy, sincere atmosphere that makes it a pleasant and relaxing watch for its target demographic. | |
| Acting | Britt Robertson and Dylan O'Brien anchor the film with natural, relatable performances that effectively convey the awkwardness of teenage romance. | |
| Originality | The script leans heavily on established high-school genre clichés, leading many critics to find the overall narrative arc predictable and unoriginal. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate its avoidance of vulgar humor in favor of realistic psychological depictions of first love, while others dismiss the dialogue and plot as shallow or forced. |