2021
Not Rated
Magnet Releasing
1 h 43 m

2021
Not Rated
Magnet Releasing
1 h 43 m

Summary Conned into buying a shady ‘65 Chrysler, shy teen Mike’s (Tyson Brown) eagerly-anticipated first date with the girl-next-door, Kelsey (Shelby Duclos), implodes as he finds himself targeted by criminals, cops, and a crazy cat lady. A night fueled by desire, bullets and burning rubber makes any other first date seem like a walk in the park...

Directed By: Manuel Crosby, Darren Knapp

Written By: Manuel Crosby, Darren Knapp

2021
Not Rated
Magnet Releasing
1 h 43 m

2021
Not Rated
Magnet Releasing
1 h 43 m

First Date

Name: First Date
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Released: 2021-07-02
Duration: 1 min 43 s
Rating: 52
Cast: Tyson Brown, Shelby Duclos, Jesse Janzen, Nicole Berry, Samuel Ademola

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 11 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Manuel Crosby, Darren Knapp

Written By: Manuel Crosby, Darren Knapp

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Mixed or Average Based on 11 Critic Reviews

18% Positive
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55% Mixed
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27% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 11 Critic Reviews

18% Positive
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55% Mixed
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27% Negative
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RogerEbert.com

Jul 2, 2021

First Date feels like a throwback caper to something you'd find on cable, funny yet full of action with a generous helping of a timeless romance for good measure. It’s the kind of movie you come across and have to see how it ends.

By Monica Castillo FULL REVIEW

Paste Magazine

Jul 2, 2021

Despite clearly aiming to craft an intentional aesthetic, writer/director duo Manuel Crosby and Darren Knapp’s film is inundated with tributes to irreverent indie crime film staples without bothering to carve out a unique voice of its own.

By Natalia Keogan FULL REVIEW

Slashfilm

Feb 2, 2021

There’s a beating heart at the center of First Date, but unfortunately, the movie is less interested in exploring that central relationship and more amused with its zany cast of idiotic supporting characters. Good pacing can only get you so far.

By Ben Pearson FULL REVIEW

San Francisco Chronicle

Jun 30, 2021

First Date is a very ambitious independent film with a charming, casual attitude.

By Bob Strauss FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

Feb 2, 2021

While the two young thesps acquit themselves nicely, much around them conspires to prevent their debut from being a memorable one.

By John DeFore FULL REVIEW

Slant Magazine

Jun 28, 2021

The shadow of Risky Business looms large, and distractingly, over Manuel Crosby and Darren Knapp’s film.

By Mark Hanson FULL REVIEW

Variety

Jul 1, 2021

More concerned with paying homage to ’90s-era Quentin Tarantino than telling a contemporary coming-of-age tale with believable stakes, co-helmers Manuel Crosby and Darren Knapp’s debut feature First Date saddles a young couple not with a romantic night out, but with a haphazard all-nighter crime-comedy that’s mostly unfunny and free of convincing suspense.

By Tomris Laffly FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Visit Films, Cinexus Pictures, Kraus Capital

Release Date Jul 2, 2021

Duration 1 h 43 m

Rating Not Rated

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Website https://www.facebook.com/firstdatefeaturefilm

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Awards

El Paso Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Sundance Film Festival

• 1 Nomination

Cleveland International Film Festival

• 1 Nomination

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Top Cast

Tyson Brown

Mike

Shelby Duclos

Kelsey

Jesse Janzen

The Captain

Nicole Berry

Sergeant Davis

Samuel Ademola

Deputy Duchovny

Ryan Quinn Adams

Vince

Angela Barber

Ricky

Dave Reimer

Shannon

Scott E. Noble

Dennis

Leah Finity

Darla

Shari Schweigler

Thelma

Graham Green

Roger

Jake Howard

Donnie

Samantha Laurenti

Mikaylah

Brandon Kraus

Chet

Josh Fesler

Brett

Todd Goble

Tony

Sara Garcia

Tasha

Desalene Jones

Kelsey's Mom

Darrell P. Miller

Kelsey's Dad

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