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First Impression
VERNON RICHARDSON and IMANI TOWNSEND meet unexpectedly at a cozy Jazz club, unpretentious, and unaware, they're a match made for heaven on a popular internet dating website. They fall in love with the people they really are, but the influence of life's circumstances and false expectations keep them apart. However, their pseudo internet personalities keep them closer than they know. Vernon, an aspiring writer, takes a job at Townsend Publishing, run by Imani, setting up the ultimate serendipitous showdown with destiny...the two Vernons and the two Imanis shall certainly meet. His game of borrowing cars and money to impress the love of his life is soon discovered, leaving Imani heartbroken, so he makes a promise to make it up to her if she will just give him a second chance at a first impression. A bright, modern, refreshing and romantic comedy.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, desperate to impress her parents, hires an actor to pose as her boyfriend during a visit home. However, her plan quickly unravels when her actual boyfriend shows up, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and awkward situations.
Critical Reception
First Impression received a generally negative response from critics and audiences, with many finding the plot predictable and the humor uninspired. Some critics noted the performances of the main cast as a minor positive, but it was largely overshadowed by the film's weak writing and execution.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on tired comedic tropes.
Lacks originality and significant laugh-out-loud moments.
Performances are adequate but can't save the weak script.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, California.
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