THE 4:30 MOVIE

Taking place on May 25th, 1986, Brian David (Austin Zajur) is a film nerd in love with Melody Barnegat (Siena Agudong). He calls her at her job to ask her out to a fictional movie at 4:30. When she agrees, he eagerly anticipates their date while theater hopping with his friends at the local movie theater. However, Brian will have to be clever as the movie he and Melody are scheduled to see is rated R and they're both under 18. This film is chock full of nostalgia and the way movies were seen almost 40 years ago. It seems to be a personal film and almost a love letter to writer & director Kevin Smiths youth. The film has various Smith alum such as Jason Mewes, daughter Harley Quinn Smith, Jason Lee, Justin Long, Rosario Dawson, and Jeff Anderson. Like most of Smith's films, it's hilarious! However, it's more mature humor than some of the Jay & Silent Bob schtick, which gives the film a more serious and genuine tone. While I am a Kevin Smith fan, I was impressed with how much I enjoyed this film. It's definitely from the heart of a film lover to the hearts of film lovers. It's a cute lover story with some powerful undertones to it. Now if only we can get that SISTER SUGAR WALLS film made next please! 8/10