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This film written by a teen from Queens tells a brief story about a pair of best friends, Kelly and Rachel, who make a pact to not have sex without consulting each other. Main character Kelly is considering breaking that pact to have sex with her current boyfriend, Trent. The film starts on a difficult note in the first scene as Rachel catches Kelly putting a condom in her pocket and an argument ensues. Their banter and laughter before the argument seem genuine, but the argument itself seems void of emotion. The film quickly moves into Kelly addressing the camera and scenes rewinding and playing again, taking the viewer farther away from the action and the emotional reality of the characters. There are shining moments of honesty, as when Kelly acknowledges that she wants to have sex with Trent just because she does – not because she feels pressure or wants to be cool, but they aren’t enough to save the film. In the end, when Kelly decides not to have sex with Trent, she explains her actions in a scene reminiscent of a “Not Me, Not Now” commercial, which may not be the best way to connect with the intended audience. The film has some funny lines, great music, and a positive message, but it lacks an emotional punch. Not recommended.