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

It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

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.

I thought this was a great movie. I've seen a lot of teen comedies and you get to know what's coming and what to expect, so it didn't bother me that the story was quite predictable and the jokes were only OK. What made this one stand out was the characters - I really liked them and they definitely reminded me of me and my buddies.The romance was good too, definitely something my girlfriend appreciated while I was more attracted to various other elements (the main girl was HOT and she showed it all straight away) Not as good as American Pie but a lot better than most of the rest. Definitely recommend. And did I say the main girl was HOT?!

I had the pleasure of catching a sneak preview of Neil's Party last summer when it was shown during the SweetHD event at the Edinburgh Festival. What a little gem of a teen comedy, and from an English production team already! Although a low-budget effort by US standards it really goes to show how you can stretch a buck...er, well, pound then, when there's a neat idea and enthusiastic artistes behind you. The young cast managed to bring a welcome freshness to their roles & the guys in particular really nailed the snappy one-liners to the mast. Shan't spoil the best gag in the film, sufficed to say the Farrelly Brothers now have some fresh competition. The look of the film was also a welcome change from the usual 'grim, gritty' fare we get in the indie UK market - it was all snappy, clean colours and bright high-key scenery. Although this was a work in progress back when, I gather the production team have finished post-prod and the film is now with a US sales agent. Keep an eye out for this one on the VHS/DVD shelves; well worth a look-see if you're tired of the UK faux-gangster genre now swamping the known world.

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.