Albert Brooks,
Leelee Sobieski,
Desmond Harrington,
Carol Kane,
Mary Kay Place
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A first feature from acclaimed actress Christine Lahti (who won an Academy Award for her short film Lieberman in Love in 1995), My First Mister explores the delicate relationship between two unlikely ... read more
DVD Release Date: April 23, 2002
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Flixster Reviews (277)
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November 9, 2010Simply stated, this was a wonderful discovery. The movie boasts a cast who played off of each other effortlessly, and believably. It was poignant, and timeless. I loved this movie,
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January 20, 2008My type of movie - people (in this case a Goth chick and a dress salesman) listening to each other and growing emotionally.
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September 9, 2007I little weird. The acting was there but the story was a little slow and off.
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September 23, 2010This was a story about a lonely and alienated Goth-like teenager named Jennifer Wilson (Leelee Sobieski) who has a lot of personal baggage (and almost unrecognizable under the tattoos, body piercings and a suicidal fetish.) Then she meets a grumpy clothing store owner (Albert Bro... read more
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April 23, 2010Romantic comedy without the romance (thankfully) as Leelee Sobieski, 17 with purple hair and piercings falls in friendship with 49 year old Albert Brooks and his paunch. First half is quirky and spikey, second half falls into sentimentality and tear-ey eyes but is rescued momenta... read more
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September 6, 2009A fine Albert Brooks film-a little more sentimental than others- but still contains the wonderful humor for which he is known. I really liked the film-not fully understanding J's macabre persona but enjoying the relationship blossom with R. Leeleee Sobieski is a fine young actres... read more
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February 19, 2012An unconventional love story, that is both very funny and heartwarming. It's all about the value of family and friendship. I did not expect the climax to drop on me like it did. Reminded me of Ghost World and Harold and Maude.
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May 30, 2009The decent and real selfless love and commitment of an older man transforms a neglected and rebellious teenager into a beautiful, loving young woman.
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January 28, 2009it's not a gross 'dateline catch a perv' sleazy movie...it's bout real friendship..as odd as it llooks..a teenage punk and a straight laced stiff form a sweeet bond.
Critic Reviews
October 28, 2001
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
October 25, 2001
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
Sobieski's performance in this role pretty much kills off the film.
October 25, 2001
Paul Tatara, CNN.com
Franklin's gooey, implausible script is too ridiculous to support unexpected bouts of sincerity, and the darkness is seldom as profound as it should be. Full Review
October 12, 2001
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Although the movie has its moments, it's a tearjerker that jerks too hard.
October 12, 2001
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post
Beautiful and so phony it makes you urp.
October 12, 2001
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
If the girls in Ghost World were to see this one, they'd gag. Full Review
October 12, 2001
David Edelstein, Slate
What looked like a quirky character study suddenly congealed. Full Review
October 12, 2001
Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle
A coming-of-age story that gets it all wrong. Full Review
October 12, 2001
Lawrence Van Gelder, New York Times
Of all the odd couples who inhabit film, surely among the most endearing are Jennifer and Randall. Full Review
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