Forever First Love (2020) User Reviews

Please explain the ending

[anamikatiwarimt · 4/10 · 14 April 2021]

What Anna job.why she left him. Is he loves her. Explain for me .I enjoyed it.

So real you feel like you're there

[jlse78 · 30 August 2021]

Forever First Love is a beautiful love story with all the trimmings of real-life. Beautifully shot, a feast for the eyes and a feed for the soul. A must-watch for anyone who enjoys a good film that tugs at the heartstrings!

A beautiful love tale.

[peterrazz · 7/10 · 15 April 2022]

I had low expectations of this low budget film. I thrilled to myself wrapped up in the romance and complexity of revisiting our past loves. You feel the excitement through the chemistry of the talented leads as they explore their feels and the lavish southeast Asian location.

Enjoy.

Love revisited

[Stanlee107 · 7/10 · 26 October 2020]

This is endearing film about 2 past lovers that meet randomly again in the Philippines. This is not the type of films I normally watch but I like the simplicity of it. Boy sees ex girlfriend in a foreign land & decides to spend an afternoon/evening together. What can possibly go wrong?! There are genuine chemistry between the two leads & the acting is so organic. It is fascinating to get an insight into why they broke up, their proceeding relationships since then, etc.

A Truthful, Emotional, and Modern Romance. Fantastic.

[lucyrt-73205 · 9/10 · 1 September 2021]

Great to see love and relationships being realistically represented on the big screen. It was refreshing to see the characterisations of the two lovers stray from tired male and female stereotypes. The film cleverly balances audience immersion in the couple's intimate and romantic world, with thought-provoking ideas that stay with you long after the end credits roll. Gorgeous cinematography.

Simple and Different

[wobogodson · 8/10 · 28 October 2020]

Story is unique and tasteful. No unnecessary dull moments. Well acted

Romance and Reality

[tiffanyradovic · 9/10 · 30 November 2021]

Wow, what a beautiful film. I was captured by the setting and its colours. Loved the two characters, i could see myself in both..A beautiful yet realistic love story.

Lots to Love

[dstep-49090 · 8/10 · 13 February 2022]

I really enjoyed the concept underpinning this film and the issues explored. The cinematography, together with the vibrant aesthetic, worked a charm to capture and depict the locations, characters and narrative. With a thought-provoking script and emotive performances, Luke Mayze has given audiences a modern Australian romance that's definitely worth the watch.

Absolutely brilliant

[josephpjoy · 10/10 · 19 May 2021]

This is an absolutely brilliant movie in every aspect. Character selection, location, cinematography, storyline everything is on point, nothing less nothing more.

Honest movie with real characters

[bondcassie · 8/10 · 16 December 2020]

Good dialogue between the lovers. Sounded like something from real life which is not too common movies from the USA. Good acting. Believable. Set in the Philippines.

A brilliant film that hooked me from the get go!

[ryanhance · 8/10 · 8 September 2021]

A character driven love story that doesn't have a dull moment. Well done to the Director and the two leads, absolutely smashed it.

An Australian Gem

[pbombardieri · 10/10 · 28 February 2022]

Found this while searching On Demand Romance movies. Didn't read other reviews ( which I usually do first). But noticed alot a high numbers. This movie deserves every star. Well scripted, directed, filmed and especially acted. His eyes draw you into the emotion of each scene. As I wiped the tear from my eye after the final scene all I could say was WOW.

Beautifull and honest.

[amueckenberger · 8/10 · 25 August 2021]

Wonderfully filmed, cinematography shows off the beautiful scenery the Phillipines has to offer. Enjoyed the 'first love' giddiness and heartbreakly honest portrayal of how couples choose to navigate their differences. All the feels right there.

A gem

[tribefilmsandmedia · 9/10 · 12 May 2022]

I'm a big fan of the 'Before' trilogy. Really enjoyed this real and raw portrayal of first love.

Cinematically stunning and a delightful watch.

The two characters have great chemistry.

Tears after the final scene.

A beautifully nostalgic journey!

[katlm-32921 · 10/10 · 9 September 2021]

I loved this film! The cinematography alone was incredible and the storyline is a deep dive into the chance reuniting of a teenage romance as adults. The characters are really relatable. It's a very raw emotional roller coaster that left me in tears and definitely stays with you well after the curtains close.

Captivating from start to finish

[RosieKeogh · 10/10 · 25 August 2021]

Wonderful script, talented actors and direction, beautiful landscape and absolutely stunning cinematography. The film deserves every ten star rating it has received. Cannot fault this one. Several moments throughout that get you thinking about love and relationships on a deeper level. This 100% is a film that stays with you.

Beautiful

[markfinden · 10/10 · 22 October 2020]

Forever First Love is an assured debut from talented filmmaker Luke Mayze. Set in the Philippines, it follows the chance meeting of Paul and Anna twenty years after they fell in love as teenagers. Beautifully shot, beautifully scored and with an intelligent screenplay that wrenches stunning and brave performances from its two leads, this is a film for anyone who has ever wondered about rediscovering lost love.

A goddamn real love story

[julie_annelisa · 9/10 · 8 January 2021]

Forever First Love is a genuine, authentic love story. The characters are so well developed and their dynamic is complicated and real. I liked how it slowly becomes clear that despite their chemisty, they hold different values and just aren't compatable. It felt real to life. A part that really stuck with me is when Anna explained to Paul that she liked the way he looked at her, like a puppy. That she didn't love him, but she loved his attention, his innocent and pure love. The ending was beautiful too, it kinda broke my heart though. It made me think, did Paul question his love... did he wonder if it actually was true love or just an idea of love in the end... or will Anna forever be his first love?

Tender and complex film by director Luke Mayze

[acoomer-19141 · 9/10 · 14 October 2023]

I'll admit I went into the film with preconceived ideas about its story, however I came away pleasantly surprised. This beautiful little indie stars two wonderful actors, Stephen Rooke and Carlotta Morelli, and I was deeply impressed by both of their performances. Their sensitive portrayals of former lovers reunited was credible and heartbreaking, and this is largely due to the strength of Luke Mayze's writing and directing. This script could have easily leaned into hackneyed tropes and dialogue, but I was delighted to see it steering clear of all the cliches.

If you're a fan of the 'Before' trilogy then you'll definitely love FFL. Both stories chronicle two deeply flawed characters in some of the most stunning locations in the world, and both are masterful journeys through the complexity of human connection and first love.

In particular, FFL is a poignant portrayal of what happens when we fall in love with an idea rather than a person, and how desperately we cling to those ideas rather than facing the truth.

Excellent

[jessicamarystone · 8/10 · 3 January 2022]

Cinematically beautiful and stunningly written. The two lead actors had superb and believable chemistry (the ending was terrific). Director Luke Mayze is one to watch.

Visually Spectacular

[candicedittmann · 8/10 · 2 March 2022]

I should start by telling you this movie broke my heart - it's raw and honest and superbly filmed. The cinematography is breathtaking.

The script is understated and moving and the character archs are telling of this new age.

The actors do a wonderful job of portraying their real, yet complicated characters.

Would definitely recommend.

Real Honest Love Story

[IanRColeman-56-431520 · 10/10 · 25 October 2021]

This is a really beautiful story and superbly acted. You really feel a part of the experience and I was continually reminded of past loves. The story is a really deep honest love story in a way that I rarely see in movies anymore. Bravo. Highly recommended for the romantics out there.

Delightful

[tmkdilauro · 9/10 · 16 October 2020]

Your first love is always special. No more so, for the main character Paul. The journey we travel on, set in the Philippines, takes you on a startling raw emotional rollercoaster. Beautifully captured, lulling you into a Romantic dream of endless love.

Fantastic.

[cliff-77-933840 · 9/10 · 16 October 2020]

After making many top quality short films for over 20 years, Mayze's debut feature is a beautifully crafted 2-hander which keeps the audiences engaged with the characters for the entirety.

💓

[anatsiklauri · 10/10 · 13 November 2020]

First love forever is the best film that I've ever seen.