Love at First Fight is overflowing with relentlessly acerbic humor that shapes the way the film's two young protagonists contend with not just each other, but also with the uncertainties of the world they're emerging into as adults.

Aggression, not affection, sparks romance in Les Combattants, a promising feature debut that already had members of the French film establishment touting newcomer Thomas Cailley as the next big thing.

The dramatic final act is audacious, yet wholly in keeping with the film's bubbling themes of love and war.

Thomas Cailley's debut is more than admirable: he achieves something simple from something complicated, offering a story with many layers and reflections about youth. [Full Review in Spanish]