Stylish but barely mediocre overall

Lack of good storyline.

good back-story, and good acting

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Louis Aimé Le Prince introduces us the very first film in history (at least according to the books). What we see are just some people jogging around in a garden for a couple of seconds...And a couple of seconds were enough to make history. To inspire a young and humble future filmmaker, whose work inspired another, and another, and so on. To create a new form of art.More than the recorded pictures, this work must be appreciated by its importance for the new art that was born, and more than 125 years later became one of the most powerful vehicles to transmit messages, ideas and feelings.A landmark!

Released in 1888 heavily edited. Originally 5 seconds long and included lot's of gore and explicit sex, but due to the threat of an X-rating from the British Board of Film Censors (BBFC), the director cut it down to 2 seconds so it could be released as PG-13.Because it premiered around the same time as "Traffic Crossing Leeds Bridge" which was the blockbuster of the year it did poorly at the box offices and the movie quickly went to 4K3D Blu-ray.Only in recent years have it started to get the attention it deserves.Due to Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince directing both movies he still got the money back for "Roundhay Garden Scene" but got so disarrayed because his original vision wasn't being shown to the public.He made a couple of independent movies called "Man Walking Around the Corner" and "Accordion Player" before he retired and leaved all the fame and Hollywood promises behind.The uncut version is still missing.

This Film Without Doubt Is Probably One Of The Most Historical Films Ever Made Purely On The Grounds That It Is The Oldest Film Ever Made. The Simple Fact That Its 2 Seconds Long Makes It One Of The Most Watchable Movies Ever Made, If You Hate It Its All Over In A Second. I Am Also A Fan Of LePrince's Other Film Traffic Crossing Leeds Bridge However I Don't Like His Accordion Player Film Because Of Its Poor Picture Quality (It Looks As If Someone Had Put Sandpaper Over The Lense Whereas This Film Had A Much Clearer Picture Quality). Some People Talk About What The Movie Would've Been Like If It Was Longer But In My Opinion 2 Seconds Is Enough On The Grounds Of The History (Whatever You Do Don't Blink In This Movie Otherwise You'll Miss The Whole Thing).PS I Haven't Talked About The Quality Because As I Emphasised Its Just 2 Seconds Long.

If you like old movies, they don't get much older than this. If you don't like it, don't worry: It'll be over in two seconds. Ladies and gentlemen, the first movie in history is a home movie, and it was made in 1888, which I'm sure most of you already know. So... maybe you're starting to feel better about all of your old VHS home videos. Because, as I said, the first movie ever is just some guy who filmed his family. Actually, not only is it a home movie, it's a romantic comedy as well. A man walks up to a girl to ask her out(possibly), and she turns away from him, while her parents (or his parents) dance and laugh. Okay, not entirely hilarious, but what else can you do in two seconds? Anyway, this movie is great for people with short attention spans. It's simple, short, and easy to follow. And seriously, everyone who doesn't like it shouldn't complain. It's only two seconds long.Hollywood is churning out movies that are two hours long.