The First Time is a romantic comedy for teenagers and college-aged guys and gals (and anyone with a heart that’s capable of love) about a boy, a girl and their respective relationships. And having sex for the first time.
Dave has had a thing for Jane for a long time, but she’s always treated him as more of a friend than a possible boyfriend. She’s essentially treated him as a backup. Not necessarily going to give him a chance, but she’s enjoyed having him as an option.
Aubrey is a cooler girl with an older boyfriend. Her boyfriend, Ronny, is a bit of a college-douche. She doesn’t really love him, but she’s considering giving him her virginity.
Dave and Aubrey meet and sparks fly immediately. But they’re both interested in/dating other people. Dave is a good guy and wants Aubrey, and he definitely cares about her too much to let her give up her virginity to a guy like Ronny. And thus, the action is set in motion!
The First Time
The First Time comes from writer/director Jon Kasdan, who recently made the okay but not great In the Land of Women. He’s also directed a few episodes of Californication and wrote a few episodes of Dawson’s Creek.
Clearly, this man is a god.
Pictures
The First Time Trailer
Movie Release Date
October 19, 2012. Limited release.
Who’s In It?
Dylan O’Brien … Dave Hodgman
Brittany Robertson¹ … Aubrey Miller
Craig Roberts … Simon Daldry
Maggie Elizabeth Jones … Stella Hodgman
Lamarcus Tinker … Big Corporation
Christine Taylor … Aubrey’s Mom
Joshua Malina … Aubrey’s Dad
Victoria Justice … Jane Harmon
James Frecheville … Ronny
Halston Sage … Brianna
Molly C. Quinn … Erica #1
Christine Quynh Nguyen … Erika #2
Matthew Fahey … Brendan Meltzer
What’s Good About It?
The trailer for The First Time looks decent enough, and the leads, while not well-know, appear capable of handling the responsibilities of leading such a film. Of course, it’s probably shit.
What’s Bad About It?
Just kidding about that shit comment. I do worry that Dylan O’Brien and Brittany Robertson aren’t ready to lead such a production, but I’ll hold my criticisms for the moment. She’s hot at least.
Our Clever Prediction
HELLLLLLLOOOOOOO Victoria Justice. Yowza. She’s reason enough to see this. The First Time is getting a limited release, at least at first, so that’s not exactly a great sign, but I do think it’ll be okay, and may even get a full release. The problem I think the film has is that it looks like less of a comedy and more or a romance, and for romance these days you need Channing Tatum or Ryan Gosling. No one else will suffice. NO ONE.
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