Quartile rating: 6.5/10 · 1 rating
Using a magical photo booth that sends him back in time, Noah relives the night he met Avery over and over, trying to persuade her to fall for him.
When We First Met is a fairly formulaic rom-com that leans on well-worn time-loop mechanics without adding much new to the genre. The premise of a magical photo booth is mildly charming but the plot beats are predictable and derivative of better time-loop films. The acting is serviceable with the leads showing decent chemistry, lifting the film slightly above its formulaic script. Cinematography is unremarkable and functional. The ending opts for a feel-good resolution that works emotionally even if it doesn't surprise.