Please don't spend money on this.

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

It was always the filmmakers intention to give this film the look of a well lit, Hollywood style movie and I must thank them for that because they succeeded in that endeavor. Too often, British films will be poorly lit with blown highlights and detailess shadows and then try to get away with it claiming that it was deliberately done for an artsy look. That fools nobody and the makers of Neils Party are to be commended for paying great attention to this important detail in film-making.The films storyline will be understood by anyone who can still remember their own 18th year and though it might be predictable at times it succeeds because of strong performances from the young cast. The performances come across as realistic and believable. it doesn't appear forced or over the top.To use the American vernacular, it's a cute film and a very good first effort for the filmmaker. it brings a new look to a part of Britain that's rarely shown, not the gritty working class landscape nor the affluent manor houses that have become tiresome exports this past decade. Instead, we are treated to a view of life in a rural market town albeit from an area with the highest real estate values in Britain.

A delightful cast of inept characters showing the wild side of Uckfield, East Sussex! The movie engages us in the world of sexual desperation and peer pressure on the eve of leaving home for University. Who ever said it was easy being young! Smart pacey dialogue and laugh out loud gags make this fresh look at the UK pre-college scene ideal for a 'good night in' with friends. In the growing world of indie film-making Neil's Party shows that budget isn't everything and that a unique take on a familiar story makes for real entertainment and clever film-making can deliver high production values on screen. Well done to the filmmakers - I'm looking forward to whatever is 'coming soon' from this talented team.

Although I am many years away from my teens, this gem of a film took me back to my own quivering youth growing up just outside London in the late forties and early fifties. Times may have changed but human beings still need to "get it right" (especially exploding teens). A young fresh cast, all unknown to me, were absolutely delightful, it wouldn't be fair to pinpoint just one or two, so my kudos go out to all of them. I predict fine things for them. Their collective contributions guided by a fine director and a script that certainly delivered the goods was top notch. The Film just carried me along on a super ride and one I can heartily recommend to my friends (of all ages. Cheers to a wonderful team in front and behind the camera. Here's to your next one !.

Well put together... the filmmakers knew what they were doing with this one! Nice use of Trance music as well. Funny, well-shot, great sound and editing. This film will be a pleaser for all who enjoy young well to do teenage boys who simply want to have a good time and pick up cute girls! The semblance to American style party movies is noticed as the current that carries this film. I found it very interesting the various types of beer that the character were drinking in this film, especially Brits drinking pints of Budweiser! Well done and much applause! This film should do well all major territories around the globe! The film has been picked up by Worldwide Sales agent ITN Distribution out of the United States. It will make it's international debut @ the Cannes March Du Film in May 2005.