Georgia King

Indie comedy First One In is a really funny film that cloaks female empowerment and hard won camaraderie in humor. It’s a terrific first effort from Gina O’Brien. Her take on the subtle cues women give each other in conversations and her ability to convey them in believable comedic banter and visually interesting shots holds promise for more excellent work to come. Don’t overlook this one.

Movies about women’s sports — particularly team sports — often get short shrift when compared to men’s sports movies; it seems that for every A League of Their Own there are a dozen Friday Night Lights, and that’s one of the things that sets First One In apart. Writer/director Gina O’Brien’s ensemble of characters and the actors who play them make First One In a good game to watch.