I've never written an IMDb review, but I was moved to do so because the only two reviews on here so far are by people who didn't see the same film as me. Nina Davenport does groundbreaking work in "First Comes Love," taking us on a deeply personal journey as she decides to make the controversial, modern decision of having an IVF baby without a husband. The film feels so intimate because it is almost entirely shot by the director and subject of the movie, Nina. Nina carries us all over New York City, where she lives, and Detroit, where she grew up, and when she wants to be on screen she just hands the camera over to whomever she's with or places it where ever she can to get a shot (including just shooting into the mirror). This technique seems to fit the subject matter and gives the film the feeling of a narrated home movie. Nina hold the camera and lets us observe her life with her. There are several compelling characters in the movie including her loving mother, less than loving father and many close friends and relatives. She takes an expectation free, observer approach to her interactions with these characters as they give their opinions, feelings, advice, and support to her decision. There are times when people say things to her that would make most feel they have just been kicked in the face, but Nina just lets it roll off her back as she asks a follow up question. Her relationship skills allows the viewer to make up their own mind about the characters in the film and provides another device for drawing us in to the story. After making the decision to have the baby, I found myself captivated by all the decisions she has to make and all the hurdles she must overcome. Nina has a beautiful baby who she lovingly captures in the movie and once he comes it is a journey in itself to watch how he reacts to his unconventional first couple years of life.
I say Bravo Nina Davenport! You did it your way and this film is the thought provoking, compelling, artistic result.