Rounding First is a charming, unassuming film with a deceptively simple and quaint plot that leads to a genuinely clever and tense climax. Jim Fleigner does an admirable job of steering his own script, injecting it with a nice pace and energy, whilst the triumvirate of young stars that lead the piece give nicely understated performances, refreshing to see in young actors.

Having already garnered praise following its showing at various film festivals across the US, including the film's premiere on the closing night of the Hawaii Film Festival, Rounding First is an enjoyable, charming and engaging film that has understandably been compared to Stand By Me but which possesses enough originality to stand alone rather than as a clone of the previous film. A treat. - SubbaCultcha.com

Originally reviewed at SubbaCultcha.com