IT'S NOT A DATE

Cinemavixion Review

Barry and Mischa Pollack's "It's Not A Date" offers a disarmingly frank exploration of modern romance's awkward beginnings. The film charts the trajectory of Carly and Milo, two young individuals whose initial casual encounter at a club quickly spirals beyond conventional dating expectations. What begins as a seemingly straightforward boy-meets-girl narrative, complete with burgeoning intimacy, takes a sharp turn. Instead of a predictable romantic conclusion or a simple "bad chemistry" dismissal, the film delves into a more complex and unsettling dynamic. Mischa Pollack, who also stars, imbues Carly with a palpable frustration born from a history of disappointing romantic encounters. This leads her to push Milo into an increasingly surreal and extreme experience, transforming a potential date into a descent into madness, from which Milo might wish he'd never met her. The performances, particularly from Pollack and Leah Huebner, navigate this tonal shift with compelling authenticity, making "It's Not A Date" a thought-provoking, if unconventional, look at the perils of first impressions and unmet expectations.